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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.
6.5
fairly significant- Typical Repair Cost:
- $650
- Average Mileage:
- 67,150 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 8 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- need to replace bearing (6 reports)
- replace center support bearing (2 reports)
drivetrain problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
The rubber support structure around the center support bearing for the RWD driveshaft failed and the driveshaft was simply laying in the support loop! There was no real indication of this problem I simply found it by visual inspection just checking the vehicle out! The repair was a relatively simple DIY project although the two piece driveshaft disassembly and center u-joint removeal required a bit of blacksmith approach with hammer, press and heat to get all the parts to separate due to rust and corrosion. The splined yoke for the u-joint was the problem child. When finished the propshaft is like new. Aftermarket kit used which included a new center support bearing/support loop assembly and a center u-joint. Since the center u-joint must be removed to dissassemble the center support bearing. Really not that big of a deal but the takeaway is that the problem was not even evident driving the vehicle on normal dry pavement and the propshaft was lying in the support loop with the rubber isolator for the bearing totally disentigrated.
- Allen C., Milford, MI, US