Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | |||||
| 0804 | 08/01/2004 | 10014404 | Equinox roof-rails and cross-bars. *nm | 05/02/2005 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 060866005 | 03/01/2006 | 10019831 | Rattle noise in rear of vehicle. *tt | 05/05/2006 | |
| 701 | 01/01/2005 | 10015764 | Water may leak from the headliner or map light. gm tech link. *tt | 08/11/2005 | |
| 08122004 | 08/12/2004 | 10013187 | Water may leak from the headliner into the map light . *eh | 04/12/2005 | |
| 040866007 | 06/01/2004 | 10012539 | Rear spoiler is not properly fastened on rear hatch. *tt | 03/07/2005 | |
| 3041 | 01/01/2004 | 10009637 | Water leak from headliner or map light. *tt | 10/14/2004 | |
| 04012004 | 04/01/2004 | 10009195 | An issue for the rear spoiler not fitting properly on the hatch. this seems to be affected by warmer climates. *tt | 09/17/2004 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| 02134 | 01/01/2004 | 10007810 | Wind noise from either front door. *tt | 07/12/2004 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||||
| 04084 | 11/01/2004 | 10011656 | Liftgate strut attachment bracket. *sc | 01/27/2005 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE - SUPPORT DEVICE | |||||
| 08-08-66-002 | 03/01/2008 | 10024789 | Liftgate hard to open in cold weather (replace both liftgate struts). *nj | 05/20/2008 | |
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||||
| PIT-3749D | 11/01/2010 | 10037570 | Ready | 05/25/2011 | |
| PIT-3749D | 11/01/2010 | 10037570 | Gm: on some truck models there is some frame corrosion. *rm | 05/25/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 12/31/2012 | 98000 | 1 | |
| I was driving to the store when the glove box popped open and the contents came out. the striker bracket that holds the glove box shut broke off at the point where its attached to bolts. *tr | |||
| 01/01/2011 | 1 | ||
| 2007 chevrolet equinox lt. consumer states before they purchased the vehicle it had water in the front floor board. the dealer said it was fixed and it was not fixed. consumer continues to experience water build up *tgw the consumer stated every time it rained, there would be 1 to 2 inches of water in the floor board. the consumer stated the dealer replaced the windshield, but the problem continued. *jb | |||
| 08/01/2006 | 50000 | 1 | |
| 2005 chevy equinox water leak in rear of vehicle. accumulates in wheel well and interior carpet is staining and producing an odor. dealership was unable to locate problem or resolve the issue. still exist. seems like a factory defect that they are not taking responsibility for, or recognizing. presented itself around the 50,000 mile range. *tr | |||
| 01/05/2008 | 50000 | 1 | |
| I bought my car brand new with 4 miles on it. i have been the only owner. since i purchased my vehicle i have had to have the fuel pump replaced in 2007 ($1400). my car has been in the shop numerous times for costly repairs. my key comes out of the ignition while driving, and it is hard to start. i have to wiggle the key every other time i try to start my car. i've also had problems with my car starting. when i go to crank it up it sounds likes it tries to start then dies. this happens often. my car is not in the shop due to water leakage. there a large collection of water with my spare tire, and the floor in the back seat is soaked. i was told from the gm service department they see this often in my model vehicle but no recall for it at this time so it's out of my own pocket. also i have taken my vehicle to the dealer several times for my steering wheel. it makes a loud sound every time the wheel is turned and they cannot seem to fix the problem. i have had to replace my headlights and brake lights very often. *tr | |||
| 05/12/2007 | 30000 | 1 | |
| Severe water leak in 2005 chevrolet equinox awd lt. when operating the vehicle in rain conditions, water accumulates in the spare tire well and overflows onto the floor of the vehicle, even up to the front . it also shorts out the speaker system which crackles and blares out a loud noise even when the radio is turned off. the carpeting becomes soaked when this happens and then the vehicle has a foul odor. a phone call to the dealer resulted in an answer that they have no idea what the problem could be. i fear this water is damaging the electrical parts in the speaker system and may result in a fire. this has been going on for at least two years. *tr | |||
| 05/01/2008 | 23500 | 1 | |
| The hydraulic pumps that hold the back hatch open(up) on my equinox just quit working with out any warning . the hatch is so heavy i can't use it there is no safe way of holding up the hatch to put anything into the back of the car. i'm looking into buying a new set ,one for both sides of the vehicle .if i find them i will keep the old ones.,until i hear otherwise .. if i attempt to open the hatch, its slams down very hard because the hatch itself is so heavy . if a child happen to be near the hatch when it goes down they could be hurt very badly as could an adult. i no long can open the hatch as its too heavy to lift . the info on the pumps is stabilus usa gastonia nc 28052 5480869 4992rq0830n 007105 b20 *tr | |||
| 12/01/2007 | 30115 | 1 | 02/07/2005 |
| I was traveling on a major highway (rte 495 s). i suddenly heard a loud noise and felt a jolt. i thought that i had gotten a flat tire, so i proceeded to pull into the break down lane. the car was idling fine but made a horrible scraping noise when moving. my mechanic informed me the bolts supporting my engine block had snapped and the only thing holding the engine was my axle | |||
| 10/20/2007 | 45000 | 1 | 02/28/2005 |
| The back floorboard of my car has been noticably wet for a few months. my car is out of warranty so i began researching online to see what might be the problem. the seals around the doors were fine. i did find 3 of water laying in my spare tire compartment. there is no drain hole for the water to be removed. the water is coming in from the tail lights. the dealership i purchased the equinox from simply laughed at the problem and said it would cost over $200 to replace just the tail light. the smell inside of the vehicle is horrible. it is obviously rusting the body and causing mold and mildew inside the vehicle. *tr | |||
| 11/04/2006 | 2 | 09/12/2004 | |
| I am experiencing an extremely strong mildew smell inside my equinox. it is so strong people comment outside the car. the smell also penetrates clothing so that others notice the smell. people will not ride in my car. i have had it to the dealer twice. both times the odor improves slightly (they depdorize the hvac) but still others comment. i am concerned about driving my 3 year old b/c of the smell. we have found no visible wetness or mold. the rubber around two windows was loose but the dealer did not find water inside the door. the smell does not seem to be coming from the vents but mores so just from the car. *nm | |||
| 07/12/2006 | 15859 | 8 | 04/09/2005 |
| Cd player broke, water soaking floor boards twice causing mold & mildew. complete loss of radiator fluid, loss of engine power while driving twice. unusual wear of tires. rubbing in steering column when turning, knocking sound when turning slowly to the right, a/c not cooling efficiently. *nm | |||
| 04/18/2006 | 7200 | 1 | 11/18/2004 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving at various speeds with the rear windows down, the air thumps and pounds through the vehicle. this causes discomfort to the contact's ears. the dealership and manufacturer determined this is how the vehicle was manufactured. *ak updated 5/2/2006 - *nm | |||
| 10/04/2004 | 5 | 09/03/2004 | |
| 2005 chevrolet equinox transmission constantly fails to hold vehicle in place when stopped or parked.*mr the vehicle rolled forward when placed in reverse and must be stopped from rolling forward by stepping on the brake or steeping on the gas pedal. the consumer smelled burning rubber in or around the front console, there was extreme heat from the engine, on the front hood and in the engine compartment, heat on the front windshield dashboard and the rear tail gate area. the consumer was told the heat he was feeling was from natural sources. the front side window and door supports interfered with the consumers vision. the doors constantly creak and make loud noises when opened. the back head rests impair the rear window visibility. *jb | |||
| 05/04/2005 | 411 | 1 | 03/31/2005 |
| Contact stated that the cup holder is blocking the emergency brake. *ak *sc *jb | |||
| 08/11/2004 | 700 | 32 | 08/05/2004 |
| Contact states: bought a brand new vehicle in august 2004. the anti-freeze was changed. the anti-freeze was brown and the smell was severe and nauseous. the car has been the shop 9 times with so many different reasons. the antifreeze line wasn't bled right and the antifreeze was leaking in the ground. there was a leak in the dome light and sunroof, the suspension and engine would tick, the horn did not work, there were front end problem, the shifter would stick, there ignition problem, noise when turning the vehicle, gas mileage problem and there was a toxic smell from the anti-freeze, the vehicle over heated, the brakes made noises, the consumer had driven through a car wash, the dome light had filled with water, the lower dash was dripping water and the vehicle would not accelerate vehicle would not accelerate and the engine light had illuminated, the vehicle pulled to the right when driving and when braking,there was poor gas mileage during city driving, there was a loud noises when making turns on the front struts, the front brake rotors were out of round, the shifter would stick, the ignition cylinder was binding, there was popping when the vehicle was started from cold, and the brake pedal would go to the floor. *sc *jb | |||
| 11/15/2004 | 6600 | 1 | |
| The consumer stated the console and hood produced extreme heat. the consumer was concerned that the vehicle will catch fire. the cause has not been determined. please provide additional information. *jb | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 09/08/2012 | 85000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox ls. the contact stated that while trying to access the rear lift gate, the locking mechanism malfunctioned making it impossible to open the liftgate from the interior or exterior of the vehicle. the manufacturer was notified. the vehicle was not repaired (or the vehicle had not been repaired). the failure mileage was 85,000 and the current mileage was 88,000. the vin was not available. | |||
| 09/08/2012 | 85000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox ls. the contact stated that while trying to access the rear lift gate, the locking mechanism malfunctioned making it impossible to open the liftgate from the interior or exterior of the vehicle. the manufacturer was notified. the vehicle was not repaired (or the vehicle had not been repaired). the failure mileage was 85,000 and the current mileage was 88,000. the vin was not available. kmj | |||
| 09/08/2012 | 85000 | ||
| Updated: tl- the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox ls. the contact stated that while trying to access the rear lift gate, the locking mechanism malfunctioned making it impossible to open the liftgate from the interior or exterior of the vehicle. the manufacturer was notified. the vehicle was not repaired (or the vehicle had not been repaired). the failure mileage was 85,000 and the current mileage was 88,000. the vin was not available. kmj | |||
| 09/08/2012 | 85000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox ls. the contact stated while trying to access the lift gate, the vehicle's locking mechanism malfunctioned making it impossible to open from the outside. the contact went on to say that there is no way to open the lift gate from the inside which could be a potential safety hazard. the manufacturer has been notified. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 85,000 and the current mileage was 88,000. the vin was not available. mh | |||
| 10/01/2011 | |||
| 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 issue since the area is clear. i have seen quite a few complaints about the same problem i am having, and i am not sure what steps to take at this point since it is clearly a problem with the vehicle and not wear and tear. with numerous complaints why hasn't there been a recall since the issue is not an uncommon occurrence? | |||
| 10/01/2010 | |||
| Water getting in vehicle leaving back left and right side floor soaking wet with mildue smell , concerened about damage to floor and mold for infant passenger as well as self | |||
| 02/01/2010 | 0 | ||
| 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 customer(me) pays. i can smell the mold and mildew in my vehicle and feel this can only be bad for my health because we are talking about continuous mold regeneration. i have talked to local dealership and called gm about this problem and they want me to pay to fix. i have searched the internet and all years between 2005 and 2007 are listed and many many complaints. | |||
| 03/03/2010 | 60000 | ||
| 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. | |||
| 12/09/2009 | 1 | ||
| Hopefully i can find a solution to the problem with my wife | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 01/26/2009 | 50480 | 1 | |
| The drivers side window would not operate up or down. sometimes the widow would go up or down on its own, without operating the switch. the wiring harness in the door was found to be defective. the wires were broken and exposed at the hinge joint. the electrical system was shorting out. *tr | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE | |||
| 01/30/2008 | 50000 | 1 | |
| Rear hatch 'pumps' stopped working. one could lose a limb or become decapitated. therefore, the rear section of car is not usable, nor can one clean the inside of the rear window. i do not feel that this is the kind of thing that the owner should have to be responsible for repairing. i have never had (out of many gm lift back vehicles) this type of thing happen. *tr | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE - SUPPORT DEVICE | |||
| 06/06/2005 | 9500 | 1 | 08/13/2004 |
| The liftgate support rod detached while in the up position allowing the liftgate to fall freely on my head and neck. if i was in another position or if i didn't react quickly i might have been seriously injured or killed. it seems the liftgate supports are not strong enough or attached properly. the other support rod didn't have enough strength to hold the door up. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TAILGATE - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||
| 05/01/2005 | 1 | 06/12/2004 | |
| Dt: the tailgate collapsed due to the left strut not providing enough lift. the tailgate stayed up for a little while then came down rapidly on my husband's hand. | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 10/30/2009 | 59191 | 1 | |
| I own a 2005 chevy equinox. the first week in october, i noticed my floor boards were very damp. on october 30, 2009, i got into my vehicle and found almost 2 | |||