bulletin #08-08-57-001B GENERAL WATER DIAGNOSTIC GUIDE. JAN. 13, 2009
models 05-09 Equinox LS, LT
06-09 Torrent LS,LT
In this document there are several items.
condition #1 water may be entering through the lt or rt ft strut towers.
#2 water may be entering through the floor pan on lt or rt side. It does not say ft or rear
#3 water may be entering through the liftgate weatherstrip between a gap in the sheet metal at the bottom.
#4 water may be entering between the liftgate and the weatherstrip. CAUSE/ the gate may not be tight enough to the weatherstrip. CORRECTION / adjust the liftgate, move the striker in a LITTLE.
#5 water may be entering through a gap at the top of the rear or “D” post top.
#6 water in the spare area may be entering through a gap behind the rear bumper cover.
#7 water may be entering through a gap in the sheet metal behind the taillamps
#8 mildew odor from rear after water is gone. mold may be in the sound deadening material.
Hope this helps.