2005 Chevrolet Equinox: water leaks into the cabin

Filed Nov 6, 2015 · Brakes, Steering · 201,765 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that there was water entering the map light. The contact also heard an abnormal noise in the rear of the vehicle, the suspension was unstable pertaining to the control arm, and the axle was leaking fluid without warning. The steering wheel also made a grinding noise when turned, the automatic transmision hesitated, the throttle was light, and it was difficult to reverse upon the change in weather. The vehicle was not repaired and the dealer was notified of the various failures. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and provided no remedy. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 201,765.

Filed Oct 19, 2015 · Body, Electrical · 130,000 miles · MN

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.

Filed Aug 28, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · 80,000 miles · MN · crash · 1 injury

My 2005 equinox, I have only 80k miles on it,- key will not start ignition normal. Gets stuck and have to shake key forward for about 20+ minutes before it finally turns on. And when the car is on and running at any speed, the key will just come out of ignition. Map lights leak water when it rains. Car smells like mold. Fuel gauge always says empty and I get less than 16 mpg. Got in a car accident apr 2014, seat belt did not lock when I was rear-ended, my face almost hit the radio (initial reason for my call to gm-chevy line posted on their website today, looking for an answer as to why my ignition won't work properly and found out about faulty ignitions on my car) gm stated, after giving them my VIN that my car is not included in the recall!!! What's really going on??!! After being accused of "blaming gm for my car problems", I asked for a supervisor and was hung up on. No joke. She also stated nhtsb was at fault. I'm sure they record all the calls. I ended up just calling the dealership and they scheduled my car for diagnostics for tue, 9/2/14. But they also told me that my vehicle is not included in the recall. Well.....I'll pull my key out to show them how easily the key just comes out at any position, and then when the tech tries to start my car and can't, and is stuck in their garage, will my car be added then gm?? ?!!! I have so many issues I could go on and I see that so many others have reported numerous times and this is what is done to us? Now I'm angry and afraid.

Filed Dec 30, 2013 · 78,000 miles · IN

I bought this equinox in march 2013. Whenever it rains I have standing water in the floor in the front and back floors. There is also moisture on the inside of the windows. I have seen online that this is a common problem. Can anything be done about this?

Filed Nov 21, 2012 · Body, Electrical · CA

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.

Filed Jan 23, 2012 · Body · GA

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?

Filed Jan 28, 2011 · Body · GA

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.

Filed May 20, 2010 · Body · MS

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.

Filed May 11, 2010 · Body · 50,000 miles · KY

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.

Filed Feb 23, 2010 · Body, Electrical · 50,000 miles · VA

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.

Filed Jan 18, 2010 · Body, Visibility · VA

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 on my wife's car were fogging up the carpet in the back seat was wet. I thought my daughter left the windows down, then one day my daughter hit the brakes hard one day and 5 gallons of water rolled from the back seat to the firewall. When they got home I removed the trunk area covers and found 2 to 3 gallons of water in the spare tire well .removed the water and air dried the carpet . Now every time it rains the area fills up and I remove it , this has been a wet year. Reported the problem to the priority chevy dealer on military highway and various emails to gm /chevy customer service online, talked to wayne in the service department and billy boyle in the body shop at priority chevy. They both told me they never heard of a problem with leaking into the spare tire area on 2005 equinox. Wayne said they don't do water repairs and referred me to walt's waterworks in chesapeake for the repairs, when I called them they said they are booked 2 weeks out and that they had two equinoxes in the shop for the same issue, the main reason for going to priority chevy , they performed a repair to the car last year after a collision my wife was in . They repaired the rear bumper area and didn't inform me of any water problems then. My wife took the car to billy on the 22 dec 09 at 1600 to let him look at it the area, I reported this to chevy customer service , I worked with carlos ( 1‑800‑222‑1020, / 866‑962‑2868 ,service request # 71-787470750) there until he passed it up to his regional manager who called me on christmas eve to tell me that.

Filed May 13, 2009 · Body, Electrical · 30,000 miles · WV

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.