2005 Chevrolet Equinox Body Problems
- 9
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 9 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- spare tire · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body · Electrical System · Sun/Moon Roof Assembly
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the sun roof was leaking. As a result, there was moisture, mold, and water on the front driver and passenger sides. In addition, the left turn signal functioned intermittently and the radio and air conditioner failed to function. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the…
ODI 10885445
Body · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. While parked, the vehicle was not able to start and various warning lights illuminated. In addition, there was water leaking from an unknown location on the passenger side. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine control module, brakes, windshield, and electronic power steering needed to be replaced. The contact also…
ODI 10783350
Body
Front driver door will not open from the inside. *tr
ODI 10610247
Body
My 2005 equinox is leaking water into the interior of the vehicle. I get a lot of water collected in the spare tire area and a lot of water in the rear floorboards. Since my driveway is on an incline it is difficult to tell where the leak is coming in at. I also have noticed the water drips out of the overhead lights when i brake. I have been to two different mechanics and they both have ruled out a sunroof drainage…
ODI 10444857
Body
Water getting in vehicle leaving back left and right side floor soaking wet with mildew smell , concerned about damage to floor and mold for infant passenger as well as self. *tr
ODI 10364320
Body · Power Train
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that when it rained, the spare tire holder became filled with water and the passenger rear and driver left side floor became wet. The contact called the manufacturer and was advised to take the vehicle to the dealership. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000. The current mileage was approximately 82,000. Updated 8/18/10 *cn the consumer stated…
ODI 10330880
Body
I have a 2005 chevrolet equinox that leaks water into the spare tire compartment whenever it rains or vehicle goes through car wash. I have seen several gallons and it sloshes around and saturates the carpet in the back floorboard. Gm has a bulletin 2198426 whereas it acknowledges that the vehicle was not sealed properly at the factory and water will collect in the spare tire compartment but will not fix unless the…
ODI 10331335
Body · Visibility
Hopefully i can find a solution to the problem with my wife's 2005 equinox. I believe this is a know problem with water leaking around the luggage rack all equinoxes , the spare tire area fills up with water and runs over the floorboard when you hit the brakes i have contacted various people with no results. Except that it's my problem and will cost $800.00 to repair. This summer i noticed that the interior windows…
ODI 10300204
Air Bags · Body · Suspension
Driving down street cut off by semi ran into flashing sign with nowhere else to go. Over half passenger front bumper was crushed radiator smashed, whole front passenger quarter smashed. Car was undriveable but air bags did not go off. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10597688