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2006 Chevrolet Equinox
Accessories - Interior Problems
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.
2006 Chevrolet Equinox Accessories - Interior Problems
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- Key Won't Turn In Ignition
- Radio /CD Player Malfunctioning
- Flap Covers On Mirrors Broke Off
- Key Sticking In Ignition
- Door Locks Don't Work
- Leather Seats Wrinkle And Tear
- Door Electrical System Failures
- Gurgling Noise Coming From Steering Column Area
- Smoke From Steering Column
- Dash Lights Out, Tail Lights Out
- Dashboard Gauges Don't Work
- Door Locks Click On And Off While Driving
- Interior Lights Malfunction
- Overhead Dome Light Vibrates While Driving
- Smoke Coming From Seat
- Speakers Stopped Working
- NHTSA: Equipment
- NHTSA: Equipment: Appliance: Air Conditioner
- NHTSA: Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
- NHTSA: Seats
- NHTSA: Child Seat
- NHTSA: Interior Lighting
- NHTSA: Equipment: Electrical
- NHTSA: Equipment: Electrical: Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
- NHTSA: Equipment: Mechanical: Accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle ...
- NHTSA: Equipment: Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
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