2016 Chevrolet Equinox Body & Structure Problems
4 owner-reported body & structure complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (4)
THE ROOF OF MY 2016 CHEVROLET EQUINOX THE CLEAR COAT HAS STARTED TO BUBBLE AND LIFT IN BLOTCHES. THIS CAR IS THE TITANIUM COLOR (DARK GREY METALLIC) I'VE TAKEN VERY GOOD CARE OF MY CAR. THIS IS MY FIRST GM VEHICLE THAT I'VE EVER PURCHASED NEW. MY CAR IS UNDER COVER IN A CAR PORT. THE VIN# INDICATES IT WAS BUILT IN CANADA. I BELIEVE GM IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PAINT DETERIORATING ON A 5 YEAR OLD CARIN EXCELLENT CONDITION.
CLEAR COAT ON VEHICLES TOP IS PEELING. MY CHEVY HAS BEEN TAKEN CARE OF VERY WELL. I BELIEVE THAT, THIS VEHICLE WAS BUILT IN CANADA AND THAT FACTORY CUT CORNERS ON APPLING THE CORRECT AMOUNT OF CLEAR COATING TO THE PRIMARY COLOR.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO OPEN THE DRIVER'S DOOR, HE HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND THE REAR WINDOW EXPLODED AND GLASS SHATTERED. PINE BELT CHEVROLET (1088 NJ-88, LAKEWOOD TOWNSHIP, NJ 08701, (732) 523-0826) WAS NOTIFIED. THE DEALER STATED THAT BECAUSE THE FAILURE HAD NOT HAPPENED IN A COUPLE OF YEARS, THERE WAS NO WAY THAT THE CONTACT WOULD BE ABLE TO PROVE THAT THIS WAS A FAILURE. THE DEALER STATED THAT A ROCK MAY HAVE CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 22,000. *TR *TT VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED.*JB
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. WHILE DRIVING ON A SUNNY DAY, THE SUNLIGHT CREATED A GLARE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL THAT MADE IT DIFFICULT TO VIEW THE DISPLAY. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,000.