Loss of power

Asked by Anakae Sep 26, 2016 at 08:42 PM about the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox LS AWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 2005 Chevy Equinox that has been having
continuous problems now. First, it was leaking
coolant fluid, which we fixed. Then while I was
driving on the freeway it started to overheat. The
check engine light came on & it started to lose
power. I couldn't go over 40 mph. At this point I
pulled over & waited about 10 minutes before I took
off again. Once I started the car back up, the check
engine light was off & the car ran normally again.
This happens on & off & at random but most
commonly at high speed. Anyone know what it
could be?

2 Answers

143,775

I think it is a heating issue,may be water pump or bad thermostat,being it is continuing to run hot,have it checked before you damage to the engine.

2 people found this helpful.

my car over heated turn off the car and let it cool down and add water after that I started the car and it sound like it was running on three spark plugs with no power at all don't no what to do at this time

Your Answer:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    David Scott
    Reputation
    3,100
  • #2
    GuruY6BYD
    Reputation
    3,070
  • #3
    Gene Arnett
    Reputation
    2,510
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Honda CR-V
196 Great Deals out of 5,043 listings starting at $440
Used Toyota RAV4
147 Great Deals out of 2,991 listings starting at $4,999
Used Ford Escape
132 Great Deals out of 4,152 listings starting at $2,999
Used Chevrolet Blazer
21 Great Deals out of 1,047 listings starting at $5,995
Used Chevrolet Malibu
51 Great Deals out of 1,044 listings starting at $2,995
Used Ford Explorer
65 Great Deals out of 1,846 listings starting at $6,990
Used Chevrolet Trailblazer
13 Great Deals out of 1,358 listings starting at $18,995
Used Jeep Grand Cherokee
127 Great Deals out of 3,648 listings starting at $4,295
Used Chevrolet Silverado 1500
177 Great Deals out of 7,375 listings starting at $6,995

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.