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#1 of 119 2005 Equinox Problems by wendy_w

Aug 11, 2010 (8:21 pm)

This is the second time I've had problems with my MP3/CD Player in my 2005 Equinox. I got it replaced the first time while the vehicle was under warranty but now I am having the same problems where it will accept CDs but not play them. It will not play any of my CDs even my regular audio ones. It just says "Reading Disc" and then "Check Disc" and will not play.
 
Also, recently I have heard a very loud squealing noise while I am driving. It is relatively constant while driving whether I'm braking or accelerating. It only will stop while at a complete stop. Any help on what this could be?
 
If anyone could give me some advice I'd really appreciate it. The car is no longer under warranty. I don't have a lot of money to replace CD players. Thanks for any help!

#2 of 119 Re: 2005 Equinox Problems [wendy_w] by tidester

Aug 11, 2010 (9:00 pm)

Replying to: wendy_w (Aug 11, 2010 8:21 pm)
Chevy Equinox Stereo, iPod, CD, Bluetooth, Sat, AUX, USB, DVD would be a good place to pose your CD question.
 
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#3 of 119 Re: 2005 Equinox Problems [wendy_w] by gmcustsvc

Aug 12, 2010 (7:07 am)

Replying to: wendy_w (Aug 11, 2010 8:21 pm)
Hello Wendy_w,
I apologize you are experiencing a concern on your vehicle. You may want to check with your dealership on the warranty you may have with the stereo that was originally replaced. I am not sure how long it has been but, you may be still under warranty and be able to get it fixed. Thank you,
Mariah GM Customer Service

#4 of 119 Re: 2005 Equinox Problems [gmcustsvc] by wendy_w

Aug 12, 2010 (9:45 am)

Replying to: gmcustsvc (Aug 12, 2010 7:07 am)
Yes I already did that. They said 12 months warranty and it is definitely past that. How is it that the CD player can't last longer than 3 years? That seems pretty ridiculous to me. GM should guarantee it's stereo systems for longer than that!

#5 of 119 Re: 2005 Equinox Problems [wendy_w] by gmcustsvc

Aug 12, 2010 (11:14 am)

Replying to: wendy_w (Aug 12, 2010 9:45 am)
Hello Wendy_w,
Again, I apologize that you are experiencing a concern with your CD player. Have you had anyone look at the CD player recently to check the concern?
Thank you,
Mariah GM Customer Service

#6 of 119 Re: 2005 Equinox Problems [wendy_w] by laserblue

Aug 12, 2010 (11:30 am)

Replying to: wendy_w (Aug 12, 2010 9:45 am)
I owned a 2005 Equinox and in my first 2 yrs they had to change my Radio/C.D..... 5 times.
  That's 6 units if you include the original.
  Good Luck!

#7 of 119 Re: 2005 Equinox Problems [laserblue] by wendy_w

Aug 12, 2010 (12:28 pm)

Replying to: laserblue (Aug 12, 2010 11:30 am)
Oh my God! That is horrible!! Did you ever find out why you had so many problems? They should do a recall on the cd players if they are going to be so problematic.

#8 of 119 Re: 2005 Equinox Problems [gmcustsvc] by wendy_w

Aug 12, 2010 (12:33 pm)

Replying to: gmcustsvc (Aug 12, 2010 11:14 am)
I called the dealership who replaced it the first time and explained the issues and was told I would have to replace the entire unit. It is the same problem I had before where the CD/MP3 player will simply not read any discs.

#9 of 119 Re: 2005 Equinox Problems [wendy_w] by gmcustsvc

Aug 12, 2010 (1:52 pm)

Replying to: wendy_w (Aug 12, 2010 12:33 pm)
Hello Wendy_w,
What I can do is have an agent look into your concern further. However, the agent may require you to have the CD player diagnosed by the dealership. If you want me to proceed with this I will need you to email me your contact info, VIN, current mileage, dealership and best time to contact you. You can get my email by clicking on gmcustsvc. Thank you,
Mariah GM Customer Service

#10 of 119 Re: 2005 Equinox Problems [wendy_w] by laserblue

Aug 12, 2010 (2:59 pm)

Replying to: wendy_w (Aug 12, 2010 12:28 pm)
Your right Wendy, they have to change the entire unit and to make things worse, they replace it with a "rebuilt".
  The radio was o.k. but the problem was every time the C.D.
  Unit # 1 (The original) I couldn't insert a C.D.
  Unit # 2 Same thing.
  Unit # 3 The unit couldn't read the C.D.
  Unit # 4 The C.D. got stucked inside the unit ( lost my C.D.)
  Unit # 5 I couldn't insert a C.D.
  Unit # 6 Was still working after 4 months but I traded the Equinox.
 
  Good luck to the new owner.
 
  P.S. We are not alone with the 2005's Radio/C.D. units.

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