2006 Chevrolet Equinox problems
Owners have filed 950 complaints about the 2006 Chevrolet Equinox with NHTSA. Visibility accounts for 26.3% of them — the clear leader, ahead of electrical system at 15.2%.
Complaints950
Crashes26
Fires10
Injuries32
Deaths2
What owners report breaking
Visibility 26.3% · 250
Electrical system 15.2% · 144
Engine 7.2% · 68
Engine and engine cooling 6.7% · 64
Service brakes 6.6% · 63
Unknown or other 6.1% · 58
Power train 3.7% · 35
Visibility/wiper 3.6% · 34
Severity
Of those complaints, 26 describe a crash, 10 describe a fire, 32 report an injury and 2 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 22 model years of the Chevrolet Equinox in this data, 2006 sits 5th by complaint volume. 2011 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 7 in the last three years against 22 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 73,499 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Equinox. She stated that the heating element was inoperable and would only blow cold air. The dealer stated that the achd case temperature door failed to operate normally. The repairs were estimated at costs over $800 at the owner's expense. There were no related recalls. She also stated that the power windows did not operate. The current and failure mileages were under 41,457. Visibility · reported at 41,457 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Equinox. While parked the contact activated the defroster and noticed that the hvac system only emitted cold air and would not clear up the windows. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the blendoor for the heater was not functioning. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 87,000. Visibility · reported at 87,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the ignition switch failed. The contact also stated that the a/c and heater was not activating properly. In addition, the sun roof would allow water to leak through when it was fully closed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 147,000. The vin was not available. Visibility · reported at 147,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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