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.
It started hard shifting last week the it lasted 5 days on friday that just passed the transmission dropped i brought it to the dealer and they called me today to tell me its going to cost me 4000 to fix and im still paying the car off i feel like i have bought a lemon.
We have had the car 3 years on a 4 year lease. We have taken it to two different shops and a strictly transmission shop. No one can tell us what the hell the noise is when it shifts and makes a clunk noise to put it in gear. It down shifts when your going down the road. A really bad car. The dealer won't help, warranty expired in Feb of 09. Since it's a lease it's our problem and the cheap estimates are about $2000 to fix and totally rebuild the transmission. UGH!!! I will never ever by GM again!!!!
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It started hard shifting last week the it lasted 5 days on friday that just passed the transmission dropped i brought it to the dealer and they called me today to tell me its going to cost me 4000 to fix and im still paying the car off i feel like i have bought a lemon.
- John B., Brooklyn, NY, US