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.
5.0
fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
20,000 miles
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The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Equinox. While driving at 55 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal and felt an extreme pulsation. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the front rotors were resurfaced. The failure occurred again after 20,000 miles and the front rotors were once again resurfaced. The failure occurred a third time and the vehicle was taken back to the dealership; the dealer wanted to resurface the front rotors again. The contact refused as the resurfaced rotors only functioned properly for about 20,000 miles before they failed again. He called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000. The current mileage is approximately 66,000. Updated 7/26/10 updated 07/29/10
- Cedar Creek, TX, USA
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- Cedar Creek, TX, USA