The front Uni body to front engine/ transmission subframe mount area on left front and right front has rusted away the front 2 subframe mounting points are not connected to the uni body structure anymore due to corrosion damage causing a clunking noise while driving
2005 Chevrolet Equinox body problems
34 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 50,000. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 34
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- typical mileage
- 50,000
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Body10
- Body: door2
- Frame and members1
- Body: tailgate: hinge and attachments1
- Body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut1
- Body: hatchback/liftgate1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Chevrolet Equinox body problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox body
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2005 Chevrolet Equinox owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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 failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
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 received an unknown notice from the manufacturer to have the ignition switch replaced for free. The contact mentioned that the engine control module, brakes, and windshield were replaced, but there was still water leaks from the rain. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle's door opened independently without warning. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.
In late june I started to notice a musty smell every time I entered my car. However after searching for the source I could find nothing as the smell continued to lingure and become worse. Then when cleaning out the vehicle for vacation I discovered a buildup of water in the spare tire compartment, the padding between the body and tire was completely saturated with water. I have no idea how this occurred but quickly turned to the internet to search for a recall, only to find numerous complaints about the same problem with no answer as to how to stop the issue.
Front driver door will not open from the inside.
Water seeped in under sun roof, down front driver side roof pillar and then into car behind dashboard then dripped down into computer control device (where obdii unit hooks up) where it shorted out entire electrical system. I was going down a hill into town where speed is 45 MPH and my sister in law was in car and we were heading to airport however engine just shut down. Brakes and steering became really much more difficult to control. We coasted to a stop and after 15 mins car started up but with significantly diminished power so I drove into a service station where car stayed for next 2-days. I discovered what shut car down when I started squirting water onto roof at a car wash and water started dripping down onto carpet flooring but first it seeped into computer control unit. I waited out drying of unit and then drove home and applied a lot caulk to sunroof where glass meet metal/rubber. Car exterior roof now looks terrible as caulk dried sort of a brown crud color (car is white) but no more (knock on wood) engine stalling when it rains or I go through a car wash. Makes me very nervous when on road and in rain.
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.
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.
I am experiencing serious water leaks in my 2005 chevrolet equinox awd lt. Whenever it rains, water accumulates in the spare tire well and overflows onto the floor under the rear seats. It also creates a disturbing short out of the speaker system. The carpet smells and I am very concerned about mold, as well as fire from the electrical shorting out. Another issue is that it causes the windows to fog up, especially when I run the heater to try to dry it out.
Questions about the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox body
Does the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox have body problems?
Owners have filed 34 complaints about the body of the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox, 5% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2005 Chevrolet Equinox body problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 50,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox body?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Chevrolet Equinox have the most body problems?
The Chevrolet Equinox model years with the most body complaints are 2007 (35 complaints), 2005 (34 complaints) and 2008 (33 complaints).
Other 2005 Chevrolet Equinox problems
Engine 165Electrical 159Transmission 114Brakes 105Suspension 57Steering 50Airbags 38Fuel system 36Visibility 30Acceleration 22Driver assistance 16Lights 16Seat belts 9Tires 6Locks 5Wheels 5Seats 4
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