Wiring problems of the 2009 Chevrolet Equinox

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. While driving 50 mph and attempting to roll the window down, the switch would not work. The contact made several unsuccessful attempts. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was checked again and the contact was informed that if there were any issues with the wiring, the contact would be liable for the repairs. When the drivers side door was opened, the contact noticed that the wiring harness fractured and the wires were brittle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 93,351.

Our vehicle's radio began to not shut off after the driver side door was opened, and the keys were out of the ignition. We brought it to the dealership and was convinced that it was either the door switch or the radio. Having a major guard protection plan, the radio wasn't to be covered and the door switch would. I chose not to have the problem fixed thinking that we'd continue to shut the radio off. It wasn't until the driver side power window stopped working and I replaced the motor (to no avail) and did some research online did I find that similar owners had the same symptoms. I eventually researched and found that the electrical pathway from the car body to the door caused the wires inside to stretch, crack, and break. The 2 wires that were broken were the door sensor wire and the power window wire. Taking it back to parkway Chevrolet to have them research this and diagnose, their remedy was to have the wires re-saulder. I would like for the wiring harness be replaced. Looks and seems like there's a major electrical issue with this vehicle. There should be a recall for the malfunction.

Having problems with my driver side door electric window and door locks not functioning properly or not at all. I have someknowledge of electrical systems so I started troubleshooting the problem. After 5 minutes I found the source of the problem to be completely broken wires that are part of the wiring harness right before it goes through the driver side door and protected by a rubber boot/sleeve . Almost all wires that are part of the wiring harness at this location were either broken as I mentioned or the insulation was so bridle and cracked that the copper wire strands were exposed. This is in a tight spot and would be hard to splice. I took a picture to support what I am writing and I've attached it. I believe this is an electrical fire hazard if the exposed wires ever come in contact with chassis ground.

The driver side power window stopped functioning. Was unable to open the window with the control. It was discovered that if the door was opened the control functioned. I took this vehicle to the blaise alexander dealership in muncy, PA for repairs. I was told that the wire that controlled this function was "crimped" and needed to be repaired. I was also told that the other wires (6 in all) were going to fail eventually. After searching the web for like problems I determined that this is not an isolated incident. My concerns are if this wiring fails and the window doesn't open or the power door lock doesn't function in case of an accident the drivers ability to escape the vehicle will be compromised. If the should occur and there is a fire or other issue it could result in injury or more.

Driver side door and driver side window stopped operating at the same time. Mechanic advised the wiring harness inside the door had brittle wires and the door harness needed to be replaced. Meechanic showed me the part; two broken wires and four other badly frayed.