2010 Chevrolet Equinox Structure & Body Problems
NHTSA lists 35 Structure & Body complaints for the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox, about 4% of the 784 total complaints filed for that model year. A related recall (14V447000) covers power seat height adjuster shoulder bolts. Median mileage at failure was 47,500.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 35
- 4% of 784 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 784
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 47,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical body and structure symptoms owners report
- Lower body molding detaches near the front or rear wheel opening, leaving sharp door corners that owners say can cut skin.
- Automatic door locks engage when the vehicle is shifted into gear, raising concern about being unable to exit in an emergency.
- Liftgate rises fully open but slowly settles back down to roughly three-quarters open on its own.
- Doors trap moisture that leads to a mildew smell, traced to clogged drain holes inside all four doors.
- A chrome push button on the center console storage compartment reflects sunlight into the driver's eyes.
When 2010 Chevrolet Equinox body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 16, 2009, latest Dec 11, 2024.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox
- NHTSA 14V447000Jul 23, 2014Structure & Body414,333 vehicles
Seats:front assembly:power adjust
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Buick LaCrosse, Regal and Chevrolet Camaro, as well as certain 2010-2012 Cadillac SRX, Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles, equipped with power height adjustable driver and passenger seats. In the affected vehicles, the bolt that secures the driver's and passenger's power front seat height adjuster may fall out causing the seat to drop suddenly to the lowest vertical position.
Risk: If the driver's seat unexpectedly drops, the distraction and altered seat position may affect the drivers' control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the height adjuster shoulder bolts, free of charge. The manufacturer distributed interim letters to owners on September 11, 2014. The recall began on December 26, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14271.
Structure & Body complaints by Equinox model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA have for the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox?
- NHTSA lists 35 Structure & Body complaints for the 2010 Equinox, which is about 4% of the 784 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall related to structure and body issues on the 2010 Equinox?
- Yes. Recall campaign 14V447000 covers 2010-2012 Chevrolet Equinox vehicles with power seats, addressing height adjuster shoulder bolts.
- At what mileage do these structure and body problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2010 Equinox is 47,500 miles.
- Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?
- NHTSA data tied to this problem area for the 2010 Equinox shows 3 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 injuries reported.
- What kind of body problems do owners report most on the 2010 Equinox?
- Owners describe loose lower body molding, doors that trap moisture and smell of mildew, a liftgate that doesn't stay fully open, and automatic door locks engaging unexpectedly.