Two problems related to paint have been reported for the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox based on all problems reported for the 2012 Equinox.
All four doors the paint is bubbling and the drivers door there is rust all the way along it. Took it to the dealer, the service rep and the head of the body shop both looked at it and said they would not cover it under warranty. Car sits in the garage when not in use. I am the only driver, and it gets in town driving.
Doors on lower hem seam have the paint to popping off leaving bare metal to rust. Dealer will not repair under warranty. Contacted gm customer care claim #81571836632. They came back with me after talking to dealer for me to pay the dealer $300 for refinish doors. In canada gm is repairing under warranty with service bulletin #15136b until may 2017. Why repair under warranty in canada but not the USA. Vehicle is in michigan. Reported to dealer during July 2015, went back October 2015 to have dealer fix. Customer & dealer not willing to press gm warranty to cover repairs. Dealer stated he see them all the time.