Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2005 Chevrolet Equinox has 19 NHTSA structure complaints and 0 structure-related recalls.
19
Complaints
0
Recalls
2
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 25, 2023 | STRUCTURE | The front Uni body to front engine/ transmission subframe mount area on left front and right front h... |
| Jun 2, 2015 | STRUCTURE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE'S DOO... |
| Jun 20, 2014 | STRUCTURE | IN LATE JUNE I STARTED TO NOTICE A MUSTY SMELL EVERY TIME I ENTERED MY CAR. HOWEVER AFTER SEARCHING ... |
| Jun 9, 2014 | STRUCTURE | FRONT DRIVER DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE. *TR |
| Dec 31, 2012 | STRUCTURE | I WAS DRIVING TO THE STORE WHEN THE GLOVE BOX POPPED OPEN AND THE CONTENTS CAME OUT. THE STRIKER BRA... |
| Oct 1, 2011 | STRUCTURE | MY 2005 EQUINOX IS LEAKING WATER INTO THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. I GET A LOT OF WATER COLLECTED IN... |
| Jan 1, 2011 | STRUCTURE | 2007 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LT. CONSUMER STATES BEFORE THEY PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IT HAD WATER IN THE FRO... |
| Oct 1, 2010 | STRUCTURE | WATER GETTING IN VEHICLE LEAVING BACK LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE FLOOR SOAKING WET WITH MILDEW SMELL , CONC... |
| Feb 1, 2010 | STRUCTURE | I HAVE A 2005 CHEVROLET EQUINOX THAT LEAKS WATER INTO THE SPARE TIRE COMPARTMENT WHENEVER IT RAINS O... |
| Oct 30, 2009 | STRUCTURE | I OWN A 2005 CHEVY EQUINOX. THE FIRST WEEK IN OCTOBER, I NOTICED MY FLOOR BOARDS WERE VERY DAMP. ON ... |
| May 1, 2008 | STRUCTURE | THE HYDRAULIC PUMPS THAT HOLD THE BACK HATCH OPEN(UP) ON MY EQUINOX JUST QUIT WORKING WITH OUT ANY... |
| Jan 30, 2008 | STRUCTURE | REAR HATCH 'PUMPS' STOPPED WORKING. ONE COULD LOSE A LIMB OR BECOME DECAPITATED. THEREFORE, THE RE... |
| Nov 4, 2006 | STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I AM EXPERIENCING AN EXTREMELY STRONG MILDEW SMELL INSIDE MY EQUINOX. IT IS SO STRONG PEOPLE COMMEN... |
| Aug 1, 2006 | STRUCTURE | 2005 CHEVY EQUINOX WATER LEAK IN REAR OF VEHICLE. ACCUMULATES IN WHEEL WELL AND INTERIOR CARPET IS S... |
| Apr 18, 2006 | STRUCTURE | DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS WITH THE REAR WINDOWS DOWN, THE AIR THUMPS ... |
| Jun 6, 2005 | STRUCTURE | THE LIFTGATE SUPPORT ROD DETACHED WHILE IN THE UP POSITION ALLOWING THE LIFTGATE TO FALL FREELY ON M... |
| May 4, 2005 | STRUCTURE | CONTACT STATED THAT THE CUP HOLDER IS BLOCKING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. *AK *SC *JB |
| May 1, 2005 | STRUCTURE | DT: THE TAILGATE COLLAPSED DUE TO THE LEFT STRUT NOT PROVIDING ENOUGH LIFT. THE TAILGATE STAYED UP... |
| Nov 15, 2004 | STRUCTURE | THE CONSUMER STATED THE CONSOLE AND HOOD PRODUCED EXTREME HEAT. THE CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT THE ... |