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CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2006 Equinox is plagued by a heating problem, as in the heater only blows cold air.
The reported cause of this problem is a small door, known as the air temperature blend door, which allows air to flow past the heater core. This door has a plastic connecting shaft to an electric motor and the shaft is prone to breaking after a few years. The problem has a typical repair cost of over $800.
The 2006 Equinox also has a number of reported problems ranging from the key getting stuck in the ignition, to failing speed sensors, and trouble starting the engine. All in all, this car sounds like one worth avoiding.
9.3
really awful- Typical Repair Cost:
- $1,090
- Average Mileage:
- 103,550 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 29 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- dash needs to be ripped out so blend door can be replaced (19 reports)
- have GM recall part (6 reports)
- not sure (2 reports)
- replace blower motor, resistor, wiring harness (1 reports)
- replace temperature blend door control (1 reports)
AC / heater problem
Helpful websites
- TSB #11135 2006 Chevrolet Equinox - N/C replacement of defective HVAC temerature valve for vehicles less than 10 years or 120,000 miles
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
most of the cost was labor. the door was 30 something part. no other mechanic would touch it, liability to disconnect the air bag.
- Faith S., cleveland, TN, Johnston Island