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.
10.0
really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 5
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
147,993 miles
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The blend door on the heated is broken. I see there have been numerous complaints concerning this. Is there a recall on this" if not why isn't there" I see you issued a recall on the 2010 Equinox for this problem. My daughter who is a college students drives this car and can't afford the $1000+ to repair it.
En breaking 90% of the time.when I was coming to a stop on the freeway my steering column started vibrating and continues to do so. When starting truck the ignition keeps going as if the truck is on repeat start. Sometimes when I turn the ignition off the truck stays on.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact had shut off the vehicle and exited when the vehicle independently restarted without the key being in the ignition. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was awaiting diagnosis of the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 99,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the ignition switch was replaced in 2010. Most recently, the vehicle stalled sporadically and lost steering. Additionally, the vehicle would intermittently fail to start and the contact would have to turn the key continuously. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number 14V047000 (air bags, electrical system). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 88,859 and the approximate mileage was 130,000. Updated 04/29/14 MA the consumer stated the back lock cylinder intermittently turned freely. Updated 05/2/2014
I purchased this vehicle used from a local Mazda dealership in August of 2010. At the time of the purchase I noticed the ignition switch would partially jammed when trying to start. I took it back to the dealership and they put graphite in the switch. It still jams to this day. I was curious if this could be related to the recall I recently read about.
- Creedmoor, NC, USA
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The car is over heating excessively and it has also affected the heating system in my car. I was told by Chevrolet in brodheadsville, pa that it would cost me $2,800. This price is extremely high. Upon doing research, Chevrolet, Equinox have been know to have problems with the head gasket. They need to do a recall on all of the cars.
2006 Equinox is possessed. I woke up at 2:30am to my Equinox running in my driveway with no keys in the ignition. I had to put the keys in it and move it forward in order to shut it off. It must have ran for awhile as it was warm inside. It also unlocked itself when this happened.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, there was sudden loss of engine power as the traction control warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the electrical connections needed to be repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 53,000.
My 2006 Chevy Equinox has now had three separate incidences of spontaneous engine turn over. The first was in may of 2012, next in April 2013, followed by August 2013. On each occasion; the car was parked and locked at the time that it spontaneously started. With each event I had to put the key in the ignition, put the car in reverse, move it a couple feet, followed by shifting to drive and moving forward. It was only then that I was then able return the car to park and turn off the engine. My car is not equipped with a remote starter kit, and never had one in the past. I have no idea why the car started on it's own, and certainly consider this to be a safety issue.
In January 2012 within the first week of buying our 2006 Equinox, we started having ignition problem. We would try to start it and it would just keep cranking until it would finally start. We took it into the dealership of purchase and they tried replacing several parts but this did not fix the problem. We have had it in at least 6 times for the same issue and finally were told unless it just altogether doesn't start they are not able to locate the problem. It is now July 2013, still have the same problem and now having intermittent problems like, cooling fans won't work, window will not go up or down, radio button on steering wheel choosing when it wants to work, gas mileage is terrible and has been from the start. After researching several web pages about complaints we are now finding out that these problems may get worse!!! also we have also found out that this issue is due to the PCM which has been recalled in the 2005 Equinox and several other Chevrolet products but unfortunately not the 2006!!! according to other accounts, the PCM can affect many other components. Hoping Chevrolet will step up and do the right thing. I have always been a Chevy fan but at this rate I am starting to lean towards Ford as I hear they back their products! what a shame! the sad part is this is our only vehicle at the moment and this repair is not affordable so if a recall doesn't happen soon I'm not sure what we'll do!
My 2006 Chevrolet Equinox has and is experiencing the same symptoms outlined in GM recall 13V-248. The driver door power window and power lock worked intermittently and is now totally inoperable. Even though my vehicle is not on the list of recalled vehicles, should I be concerned that this is related and may cause a fire?
The power window control on the driver side no longer works, the power lock on that side quit working as well. Now I hear there is a recall of 2006 GM vehicles with the same issue, but not my car. Is this a coincidence or not enough complaints from Equinox owners" the risk that caused the recall was the potential for a fire. Do I need to worry that my car will catch fire"
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle started independently, without the key being in the ignition. The vehicle also powered off independently. The contact stated that the vehicle could only be started with the key in the ignition. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The failure mileage was 70,000. Updated 05/28/13
I own a 2006 Chevy Equinox. Purchased the car back in August 2009 and a few days after buying the vehicle the car wouldn't start. I would turn the key to turn the car on and it wouldn't completely turn over and it would "stick, " causing me to turn the car back to off. After attempting to start the car the first time, the second time would usually work. Now, it's getting to the point where the car won't turn over without pressing the gas, if I don't press the gas the engine won't start at all. I can turn the key on and off; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 times but it refuses to start without the gas (I'm worried I'm going to flood the engine now). This happens randomly during anytime of day and during any weather conditions, sometimes it doesn't even happen for days/weeks then suddenly the problem comes back and its worse. This is getting ridiculous especially with a car with only 70,000 miles on it. No dealer will help me because the car will never act up for them. I really don't know what to do and I am running out of options. I don't want to be left stranded because GM won't help anyone with a problem a lot of people are having with the same year and car!
I heard a thumping noise from what felt like under my feet. I then tried to push on the brakes, only having the pedal give a great amount of resistance with loud ABS noises. It will continue doing this until both my traction control light and ABS light come on. I had my brakes checked and they said everything was good. And of course it was out of my 50000 mile warranty. I still drive cautiously and try to get the lights on as quickly as possible when driving my children around so that we aren't seriously injured. Not until I started researching the problems I'm having with this particular vehicle did I realize I wasn't the only one. The brakes are the first to mention...then there's the ac/heater problem it won't blow hot air, and it won't blow cool air when stopped at a red light. Then that loud clunking noise made when I'm driving over bumps that sound like my front end is going to fall off. Oh and the fact that my speedometer will only increase by 3-5 mph increments. The dealer said they couldn't find anything wrong, after getting a speeding ticket by a camera light it was taken into a speed shop who verified its absolutely not working correctly. They couldn't even give me a reading because its broken. Nice!!!!! seriously is someone going to have to die, or seriously injured before someone steps up and takes responsibility?
No hot air blows through vents, only cold air. Also, the car cranks, but doesn't turn over most of the time, you have to push on the gas pedal in order for it to turn over. Very frustrating for a mom.
2006 Equinox lt I receive the 30 day factory warranty I purchased the extended warranty from Chrysler group llc I purchased the car 2-11-11 before the 30 day warranty went out I took the car in for overheating on Feb 8 got car back on Feb 15, on March 11 took the car again for overheating received car back on March 18, 4-27-11 took the car in because the inspection sticker was 2010, on May 03 took the car in for overheating got car back on May 10, took car on 8-22-11 for the same problem overheating as of today the car has not been looked at. This is the 4th time I took the car to get serviced for the same problem overheating took the car back 3/12 and 5/12 for the same issues and as of today 10/29/12 the same issues I am getting tired of paying the 100 dollar deductible for the same problem. They have replaced the wires, the fans twice and sensors and then the fans it is to many problems that people having with these Equinox and the customers are un happy nothing is getting done about this something need to happen pissed customer I was sold a lemon what about the lemon law in Texas this need to be a recall and give us our money back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Starting in December 2011, our heater blend door broke on our 2006 Chevrolet Equinox. It is a wide-spead issue with the exact make/model of this vehicle, effecting several hundred, if not thousands. Chevrolet has released a technical service bulletin may of 2012) with the exact issue, as well as re-designed the door for future fixes, but refuses to help repair the vehicle for me. Even know the problem started before the mileage factor in the warranty for the part, and is over the mileage now, GM refuses to help. My car has no heat at all, windshield does not de-frost, does not de-fog. My wife has to use this car to drop our autistic son at his school as well as to go to work, we can't have no heat.
My wife and I purchased our 2006 Chevrolet Equinox in January of 2011, 10 1/2 months after owning it (out of warranty of course), the heater blend door/actuator problem occurred on our Chevrolet as well. It seems to be a common issue with this year/make/model, and it's effecting visibility in the cooler months. We live in western Washington, and during the fall/winter, you can't see anything through the windshield (only have cold air available through vents).
Car was parked and my daughter went to leave to come home and car would not start. We tried to jump it, but it still would not start. I believe it may be a pass lock issue.
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- Rustburg , VA, USA