27th Jan 2012, 10:07
We have a 2005 also, and have these exact problems. We have turned the rotors till they have to be replaced, and have replaced the rotors 3 times.
We also have the same problem with the key. First it wouldn't turn, so we were told to replace the key. We did this, and then it would turn to start the vehicle, but now we have the problem with the key not coming out without force.
3rd Feb 2012, 18:10
I had the same problem each time it rained or I washed my car. It turned out to be the drain ducts for the sun roof, which I cleaned (a real pain in the butt), and no more leakage problems...
26th Jun 2011, 23:25
1 have a 2005 Equinox. The dealer returned it and immediately I could not get the key in the ignition. I called them back, asking what did they do. Said nothing. Then when I used it, I had no trouble, the key went in fine.
A month later, returned it for just stopping. Felt it was a short. As soon as mechanic tried to put the key in, he said it was hard to get in. Next thing he calls me and said the key broke in the ignition. I have to pay 400. He told me my key was worn and that was the cause. Really pissed, as I think I should been told when it happened a month ago, and a new key is a lot cheaper than replacing the whole ignition system, and they should not have used force to push the key. I feel they should be responsible for doing the damage. Calling the manager in the morning to chew them out.
Advice to you - replace worn out keys.