One problem related to hatchback/liftgate has been reported for the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox based on all problems reported for the 2005 Equinox.
Rear hatch 'pumps' stopped working. One could lose a limb or become decapitated. Therefore, the rear section of car is not usable, nor can one clean the inside of the rear window. I do not feel that this is the kind of thing that the owner should have to be responsible for repairing. I have never had (out of many gm lift back vehicles) this type of thing happen.