Hatchback/liftgate Support Device Problems of Chevrolet Equinox

Purchased vehicle approximately June 29, 2019 from chevy dealer in roseville CA. About 3 months after I purchased vehicle I noticed the liftgate coming down by itself. I notified the dealer and set up an appointment to bring vehicle in. In the meantime the check engine light started coming on and staying on, so when I made the appointment I also mentioned this to the service agent. I took the vehicle in , as a drop in appointment because I stay over an hour away from where the vehicle was purchased. I;d happened to be in the area on this day, the vehicle was checked in and the service agent helping me asked could I leave the vehicle I at this time replied no, because of how far we'd traveled to get there I did not have a way home. I'd stated to him at this time when I'd brought the vehicle in before for service that I was provided a courtesy vehicle, he said that would not be possible and that I could rent a vehicle, I declined. The agent came outside to witness the liftgate going down on it's own and again asked if I wanted to leave the vehicle,I again stated to him I drove over 1 hour and I did not have a way to get home. He at this time stated he had 300 vehicles ahead of mine and it would take him some time to get to my vehicle. He was very rude and unprofessional while helping me. I asked to speak to his supervisor which I did and he also witnessed the liftgate going down on its own, we in turn went inside to check the warranty and extended warranty I had on the vehicle, however, I was told it had expired the prior month and did not cover them checking to see why the check engine light was coming on. I believe the dealership sold me an unsafe vehicle and they refuse to try to work something out. Recently, as I was in the rear of the parked vehicle the liftgate came down on my shoulder which required me to seek medical attention.

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Part on liftgate above window and below the break light popped off. Entire gm part needs to be ordered over $1000 and then has to be painted and pay labor. Was told they've never seen this happened before. Now my vehicle needs to be parked in doors until I get afford to get fixed due to water will leak in. Simply opened the back and it fell off.

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Had fuses checked because rear passenger door light don't work window don't go down manuel shift don't work and rear liftgate goes up then quarter ways down then back up then comes down on you now it goes up by it's self also it won't lock. It will go up when it's stationary.

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The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Equinox LS. The contact stated that while trying to access the rear lift gate, the locking mechanism malfunctioned making it impossible to open the liftgate from the interior or exterior of the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired (or the vehicle had not been repaired). The failure mileage was 85,000 and the current mileage was 88,000. The VIN was not available.

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In July of 2010, I noticed the sound of liquid coming from the back that wasn't normal. I just assumed at this point that it was my gas and I just never paid attention to it. . . I had convinced myself of that because I knew we didn't have drinks or anything in the car. In December, my husband accused me of having a milk cup in the car from my son. Nothing there, no food or drinks, etc. As we were looking for whatever was causing this terrible smell that smelled like a milk cup had sit in 100 degree temperature in my car, we noticed the carpet was wet. The smell was so bad that we had to roll the windows down and in January where we live it is 10 to 40 degrees, so either temperature. . . Not warm enough for windows down. I was then accused of spilling the milk. . . Crazy! I knew I had not! I got to reading online and found out about the leak in the spare tire well. My husband felt so bad because I did not do it! the water was standing in my spare tire well and leaking out into the whole back floorboard! soaking wet! that explained why every time we rode the car we got sick. . . Literally sick. From upset stomachs, to stuffy noses, to burning eyes and noses, etc. . . No kidding! mildew or mold. . . It doesn't matter! neither are good. Gm says they won't pay for or even look at for free. Just to have diagnosed is $80. 00 not including the repair! they say I could have left the liftgate open when it rained. . . Oh come on!!!!!!!! just own up to it and fix your problems! if that were the case I wouldn't have left it there for 6-8 months!!!! I would have sucked it up with a shop vac at least before it flooded my car and made us all sick! I am very upset with gm regarding this issue. My car is out of warranty and gm will not fix their issues that "how many others are having again"? this is uncalled for and very poor business for our american's employment, people will start buying foreign made! need a resolution and not out of my pocket!!!.

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The liftgate support rod detached while in the up position allowing the liftgate to fall freely on my head and neck. If I was in another position or if I didn't react quickly I might have been seriously injured or killed. It seems the liftgate supports are not strong enough or attached properly. The other support rod didn't have enough strength to hold the door up.