2005 Chevrolet Equinox body & structure problems
Owners reported body & structure problems in 34 complaints for the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox, 4% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 34 4% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 50,000 miles 23 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When body & structure problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 7 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 23 body & structure complaints that report mileage, the median is about 50,000 miles, and 70% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
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.
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.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox
- Electrical system 167 complaints
- Engine 134 complaints
- Brakes 108 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 86 complaints
- Suspension 59 complaints
- Steering 50 complaints
- Air bags 39 complaints
- Fuel system 36 complaints