2006 Chevrolet Equinox
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Visibility is the leading concern among 695 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 4th highest complaint count among 21 Equinox model years with reports.
Of the 2006 reports, 16 involved a crash and 9 involved a fire. 20 people were injured and 1 person died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
No safety recalls on file.
Representative owner complaints: other or unspecified
58 reports, newest first. Show all
Visibility, Other or unspecified, Feb 18, 2011
YESTERDAY I GOT IN MY VEHICLE, TURNED ON THE HEAT AND DEFROSTERS. I ONLY GOT VERY COLD AIR, THE CAR NEVER WARMED UP, THE WINDOWS NEVER DEFROSTED, THEY ONLY BECAME FOGGY INSIDE. G.M. SAYS THEY HAVE NO RECORDS OF THIS PROBLEM. THE INTERNET RECORDS OVER 500 INCIDENTS OF THE SAME THING HAPPENING TO 2006 CHEVROLET EQUINOX'S. THIS CAR SHOULD BE RECALLED AND REPAIRED, G.M. KNOWS THE PART (PLASTIC) FAILS BECAUSE ON LATER MODELS THEY BEGAN USING A METAL PART.
Other or unspecified, Jan 18, 2011
MY TEMPERATURE DOOR ON THE HEATER HAS BROKEN OFF AT THE ACUATOR DUE TO DEFECTIVE MATERIAL AND MY HEATER DOESN'T WORK CAUSING DANGER WHEN COLD WITH NO DEFROST OR HEAT THE PART IS PLASTIC BUT REQUIRES 9 HOURS LABOR TO REPLACE AND 3 DAYS IN THE SHOP BECAUSE IT IS IN SUCH A DIFFICULT LOCATION TO GET TO REQUIRING REMOVAL OF THE ENTIRE DASH AND HVAC UNIT
Visibility, Other or unspecified, Oct 29, 2010
IT IS NOW THE END OF OCTOBER IN PENNSYLVANIA. IT IS VERY COLD AT 32 DEGREES. I TURNED MY HEAT ON IN MY EQUINOX AND IT IS BLOWING COLD AIR. I DID SOME RESEARCH ONLINE, AND FOUND OUT MANY OTHER OWNERS OF THE 2006 EQUINOX ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. IT IS DUE TO THE PLASTIC PIECE BRAKING ON THE HEATER BLEND DOOR. IT WILL COST $1,200 TO FIX. I CALLED GM TO SEE IF THEIR WAS A RECALL ON THEIS PART. I WAS TOLD BY GM THAT IT HAS NOT BEEN RECALLED BECAUSE IT "IS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE". NOT A SAFETY ISSUE? I AM UNABLE TO DEFROST MY WINDOWS SO I MAY SEE THE ROAD, PUTTING MY LIFE, MY CHILDREN'S LIVES AND THE LIVES OF EVERYONE ON THE ROAD IN DANGER. I WOULD SAY THIS IS A BIG PROBLEM!
Engine and engine cooling, Exterior lighting, Seat belts, Other or unspecified, Aug 14, 2010
MY SEATBELT IN THE BACK WHERE MY 4 YR OLD SIR BROKE, MY CD PLAYER MORE OFTEN THAN NOT WILL NOT TAKE CD'S. I DO NOT HAVE HEAT BUT MY A/C WORKS JUST FINE. *TR... UPDATED 10/26/11 *BF
Other or unspecified, Feb 24, 2010
THE HEAT FAILED TO ACTIVATE ON MY 06' EQUINOX WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. THE WINDSHIELD COULD NOT DEFOG AND I COULD NOT SEE THE ROAD WITH THE ENTIRE WINDSHIELD OBSCURED! EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS! *TR
Other or unspecified, Nov 20, 2009
I HAVE A 2006 CHEVY EQUINOX. THE TRUCK AS 51K MILES. THE CAR HEATER BEGAN NOT WORKING LAST WEEK. THIS MORNING, IN KENTUCKY IT WAS 45 DEGREES, I COULD NOT GET THE WINDSHIELD CLEARED FOR ANYTHING. I HAD TO PULL OF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND PHYSICALLY WIPE THE WINDSHIELD BECAUSE I HAVE NO HEAT ON A 3 YEAR OLD CAR. I HAVE SEEN SO MANY OTHERS ON THE INTERNET WITH THE SAME COMPLAINT, SPENDING 1,000 OR MORE FOR THE REPAIRS. PLEASE RECALL!!!!! *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Engine and engine cooling, Fuel system, Gasoline, Power train, Seat belts, Other or unspecified, Jun 15, 2008
17 TRIPS TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPEATED PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES, ROTORS, BEARINGS, TRANSMISSION, CLICKING/OTHER SOUND IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT NOT FIXED AS OF YET BY GM, BROKEN DOOR HINGE, BROKEN LICENSE PLATE BOLT RECEIVERS, STARTER, SEAT BELT CLIP, AIR CONDITIONER, REMOTES, NOISES IN FRONT END, ENGINE MISS, CLUNKING WHEN WHEELS SPUN ON WET PAVEMENT. *TR
Other or unspecified, Sep 10, 2007
RATTLING SOUND UNDER THE HOOD WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD OR JUST IDLING. I IMMEDIATELY TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP. DIAGNOSE WAS MISSING BOLTS FROM THE FLY WHEEL. BOLTS HAD BEEN SLOWLY COMING OFF OF THE FLYWHEEL AND THERE WAS ONLY ONE BOLT LEFT. DEFINITELY APPEARS TO BE A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A VERY, VERY SERIOUS SITUATION HAD I BEEN DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT A HIGHER SPEED. DEALERSHIP IS REPLACING BOLTS. *JB