210 of the 2,068 complaints about the Chevrolet Equinox (10.2%) concern Body & structure, making it the model's #5 problem area. That share is 1.1× the Body & structure share across all tracked vehicles.
210Complaints · Body & structure
10.2%Share of complaints
1.12×vs. all vehicles
30Last 12 months
0.0%Share involving a crash or fire
3Related recalls
Analysis
30 Body & structure complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 135 in the 12 months before — down 78%.
None of these reports describes a crash or fire.
3 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 24V737000 (2024-10-02, model year 2025).
The contact owns a 2018 chevrolet equinox. While driving 70 mph, the sun roof shade clip fractured. The contact sustained injuries to the face, which did not require medical attention. There were no warning indicators illuminated.
Body & structure · 2019-04-22 · ODI 11202901
The dashboard glare on the windshield is very unsafe. I am often unable to see pedestrians on the side of the road and pedestrians crossing the road. This is an ongoing issue, not a single incident.
Body & structure · 2026-09-11 · ODI 11763652
I was driving and my sunroof exploded. This sent shards of glass lose in my car and glass flying onto the road as well. The sunroof was replaced and was inspected by the service department as well. No warning signs or message.
Body & structure · 2026-08-19 · ODI 11757892
My drivers side view mirror has been malfunctioning. Nearly ever time I get in my car the side mirror will randomly adjust to a different position, typically all the way up or all the way down.
Body & structure · 2026-08-10 · ODI 11755938
In early XXX, I noticed that water was pooling in the spare tire well. I took it to a Chevrolet dealership and they concluded that the rear sunroof drains were clogged.
Body & structure · 2026-07-13 · ODI 11750076
The 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV suffers from a severe engineering design flaw in its front dashboard that creates a critical safety hazard.
Body & structure · 2026-07-08 · ODI 11748986
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH Campaign 24V737000 · 2024-10-02 · Model years: 2025
Summary: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2025 Chevrolet Blazer, Blazer EV, and Equinox vehicles. The door strikers were not properly heat-treated, which can cause them to break.
Remedy: Dealers will replace all four side door strikers and attachment bolts, free of charge. All affected vehicles are still in dealership inventory and therefore no owner notification letters are expected to be mailed. Owners may call Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N242477131.
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR Campaign 23V869000 · 2023-12-21 · Model years: 2024
Summary: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Blazer, Blazer EV, Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The door strikers may fracture, resulting in the door opening unexpectedly.
Remedy: Dealers will replace all four door strikers and attaching bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232429911.
VISIBILITY Campaign 18V252000 · 2018-04-19 · Model years: 2018
Summary: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Equinox vehicles. The driver and front passenger door window glass may not be properly tempered. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 205, "Glazing Materials."
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the glass in the front doors, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 18136.
