2007 Chevrolet Equinox Structure Problems
- 19
- 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.
What owners report
- spare tire · 14 records
- tire well · 9 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 7 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Equipment · Structure · Sun/Moon Roof Assembly
On this day april 8, 13 while driving on the freeway all of a sudden the sunroof of my 2007 equinox ls flew off. *tr
ODI 10505725
Structure
Hello, i noticed a horrible mildew smell about a couple of weeks ago when i had changed the cabin air filter. Never had an issue until then, i took out the cabin filter thinking that i had not properly sealed the housing only to find that it was secured properly and it smells fine. This is very frustrating since i am very knowledgeable about cars. I have read tons of posts about water leaking into the spare tire…
ODI 10438683
Structure
My equinox is full of water where the spare tire is and it the water has leaked all into the rugs. I did not know how this was happening until the past rain storm. When we looked at the spare tire compartment it was full of water. My car smells like mildew and my daughter has had a horrible cough for the past few weeks. I fear she has mold in her lungs. When i go online there are multiple complaints on this same…
ODI 10428700
Structure
Rear tire well filled with water that was stinky and moldy. All leaked into the cab of the equinox, thus making the carpet stinky and moldy too. There is obviously a leak somewhere in the hatch making the tire well fill up all the time. A co-worker of mine has the same car, make, model and year and has the same problem. *tr
ODI 10404251
Structure
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The vehicle was parked when the contact noticed that the rear floorboard soaking wet and mold was beginning to develop. After examining the vehicle further, the contact noticed there was a puddle of water settled within the spare tire compartment. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was 49,000 and the current mileage…
ODI 10395972
Structure
My 2007 chevrolet equinox keeps taking on water in the spare tire compartment in the rear of the vehicle. When driving down hill, the water will enter the inside of vehicle thus wetting the carpet on the floor of the vehicle. How the water enters the vehicle can not be determined. The vehicle has been resealed around the rear door of the vehicle and this has not solved the problem. The water must be entering the…
ODI 10381739
Structure · Visibility
Leakage in vehicle rear spare tire well. Transferred onto rear passenger floor/carpet. All windows foggy from inside and must keep defogger on at all times (even in heat) to keep windows clear for visibility. Mold and mildew from water causing illness in family. *tr
ODI 10375005
Air Bags · Electrical System · Structure
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the srs warning lamp was illuminated. In addition, the vehicle would sporadically fail to start. The contact also added that when driving in inclement weather, the spare tire well would fill with water. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for repairs or diagnosis. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any…
ODI 10422799
Equipment · Structure
2007 chevy equinox. Water leaks into spare tire well. I never had occasion to look in the spare tire well as i have never had a flat tire so i don't know when it started leaking. But after checking on the internet i find that this is an ongoing problem with this vehicle from the very first time that gm started producing this vehicle. *tr
ODI 10367275
Structure
In july of 2010, i noticed the sound of liquid coming from the back that wasn't normal. I just assumed at this point that it was my gas and i just never paid attention to it...i had convinced myself of that because i knew we didn't have drinks or anything in the car. In december, my husband accused me of having a milk cup in the car from my son. Nothing there, no food or drinks, etc. As we were looking for whatever…
ODI 10392425
Structure
My front door handles have both fallen off my car. They just came off after opening the door. The plastic is very thin where they are connected and snap off. I replaced my passenger side about five months ago and now i need to replace my driver side. Its real hard to get in and out of the car with no door handle. *tr
ODI 10328586
Structure
My front door handles have both fallen off my car. They just came off after opening the door. The plastic is very thin where they are connected and snap off. I replaced my passenger side about five months ago and now i need to replace my driver side. Its real hard to get in and out of the car with no door handle. *tr
ODI 10328585
Structure
The chevy equinox has a history of water leaking into the spare tire wheelwell. My 2007 equinox is no exception. It was repaired in 2009 under warranty. The repair lasted for a while then the wheelwell started filling up with water again. Last summer i was using a wet and dry vac to take the water out, only to have it fill up later on. Gm put out a maintenance bulletin in 2009 for this problem. Their instructions…
ODI 10488726
Latches/Locks/Linkages · Structure
Water leaking into the spare tire well. Six inches of water found! Discovered when rear seat floor was saturated from the sloshing in the spare tire area. First 60,000 miles vehicle was kept in garage. Recently began leaving it outside, rainy weather occurred, hence flooding of spare tire area. Dealer does not accept as "factory defect" gm bulletin document id:2198426. *tr
ODI 10287112
Body · Structure
I had to have my trunk compartment replaced and some areas around the frame of the body re-sealed due to excess water accumulating in the spare time area. I was first told by the dealer repair shop that it was a defect but when i requested reimbursement gm denied that the dealer ever told them this. I believe gm is denying that there are some structural problems with this year and model and my fear is that another…
ODI 10288923
Structure
The interior floor of my 2007 chevy equinox is wet. There is a leak somewhere in this vehicle and when i googled "my equinox leaks" there are many others with the same problem. I noticed a smell in the car a few months ago and cleaned the entire car from top to bottom and found nothing that would cause any orders. This order smells like mold and chemicals mixed together. It is awful. As i was cleaning the car to…
ODI 10255416
Structure · Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire
Extensive water intrusion in the spare tire well. This has been occurring more often in the last year. Approximately 4-5 inches of water is filling following a rain storm. *tr
ODI 10519573
Air Bags · Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train · Structure
Tl* the contact owns 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle had a major fuel leak. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). Also, the contact mentioned that the instrument panel failed intermittently on numerous…
ODI 10594244
Abs Warning Light · Sensor/Control Module · Structure
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The air bag off indicator light fails to illuminate when a passenger is seated. The dealer stated that the vehicle does not operate due to bone structure. The current mileage is 6,500 and failure mileage was 6,300. The consumer stated after 2 attempts to have the vehicle repaired she is concerned this is a major malfunction and life threatening defect and wants to…
ODI 10196309