2006 Chevrolet Equinox Problems and Repair Histories
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Chevrolet Equinox Reliability through March 31, 2013
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2006 | Chevrolet Equinox | 14 Equinoxes, 8.1 months of data per Equinox, average 70600 miles Small sample size. Join or 14 Equinoxes, 8.1 months of data per Equinox, average 70600 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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2006 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV
185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Equinox in Louisiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 16000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 36000 | 0 | Check engine light comes on when fuel tank is filled, and goes off when it reaches 3/4 full. I have not done any more diagnosis to see what the problem is, will report in the future. |
| Mar | 2013 | 49000 | 0 | Various intermittent engine electrical and fuel issues. CEL would come on then go back out. Also sometimes trouble starting. |
| Chevrolet Equinox in Arkansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 91000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 92000 | 0 | Clean throttle body to fix erratic idle, surging, replace battery |
| Apr | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet Equinox in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 30000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2008 | 32000 | 0 | Check engine light - PCV connection issue. Driver side door seal had excessive wear - Parts ordered. Daytime running lights inoperative - Canadian TSB - optional in USA - Replaced corroded resistor. |
| Apr | 2011 | 92700 | 60 | Diagnosis codes on OBDII showed Miss #4 cylinder and Knock sensor. Car due emmisions testing so replaced all 4 spark plugs and Knock Sensor. Resolved issue. |
| Jun | 2012 | 116000 | 690 | Replaced Left front Hub Assembly due to rough bearings and ABS failure Replaced Left front CV Shaft due to crunching sound while turning Replaced Both front struts and upper mount assemblies due to severe wear of left front strut and leakage on right front strut. |
| Jul | 2012 | 117700 | 82 | Left front CV Shaft failed at outer joint - this part was replaced 6 days prior with a remanufactured shaft acquired from a name brand auto store |
| Oct | 2012 | 122000 | 186 | Heat Blend air door and actuator failure - No heat issue when trying to adjust temperature. Troubleshot and found actuator out of normal position and door drive broken. Dealer wanted $1500+ to repair issue. DIY repair took 24 Hours. Original Battery failed, replaced with new. 6+ years on original. |
| Mar | 2013 | 127000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Equinox in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 40920 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 45880 | 150 | Clunking in back. Brought in twice before same problem. Bushings on sway bar had to be replaced drivers side window wouldn't work intermittantly |
| Oct | 2012 | 55800 | 0 | Ignition sticking |
| Mar | 2013 | 55800 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Equinox in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 6000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 22000 | 250 | Windshield washer pump failure |
| Mar | 2013 | 27000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Equinox in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 60000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 76000 | 280 | Check engine light. Lean code 171. Loose hose. Plus the clean throttle bony, improve starting. |
| Chevrolet Equinox in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 82000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 102000 | 200 | Some tube that controls the airflow. It rattles loose and makes your check engine light come on. A known issue and there is a repair bulletin out for it. |
| Chevrolet Equinox in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2012 | 69000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 70000 | 1800 | Head Gasket replacement - overheating issues |
| Chevrolet Equinox in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 61380 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2009 | 88660 | 830 | New pads, shoes and front rotors. |
| Jun | 2009 | 90520 | 32 | Both headlights were replaced about 2 weeks apart. |
| Jun | 2010 | 114700 | 1600 | Replaced both front struts as well. |
| Aug | 2011 | 141980 | 392 | Replaced front driver's side bearing. |
| Sep | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV
185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| Chevrolet Equinox in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 122140 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 123380 | 1400 | Major drivetrain problem, my AWD is now FWD. Cost for parts to repair was $1600 plus, unable to rebuild the driveshaft due to it being a very non-standard design. My repair shop says he knows 3 other former AWD driving around as FWD... |
| Jun | 2011 | 125860 | 300 | wheel bearing |
| Oct | 2011 | 128960 | 1100 | Many parts replaced in braking and suspension systems. |
| Jun | 2012 | 148800 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Equinox in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 73000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 77000 | 400 | Radio and driver information center stopped working. 300.00 for used radio, installed myself, 100.00 to program to vehicle. front wipers stop working and washers dont work at all. rear wipers and washers not working at all. |
| Chevrolet Equinox in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 43000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2009 | 60000 | 852 | When problem arose, called Onstar for diagnosis. Stated it was the Engine Cooling Fan System. Fan was still operating. Took it into local dealer. Fuse blew to fan motor and fan motor had high resistance. Dealer replaced both. |
| Mar | 2012 | 104000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Equinox in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 26000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 40000 | 0 | Still the check engine light comes on every time the fuel tank goes from full to 1/2 full. The engine light comes on, and takes one full tank of fuel to clear. Shop still cannot come up with a reason, and the codes are not helpful. |
| Jun | 2009 | 40000 | 3800 | Steering shaft cracked and became disconnected from the steering rack causing driver to lose control of vehicle. Check engine light was FINALLY solved with a reflash (TSB) routine 40K maintenance done at this time. Front rotors and pads replaced. |
| Aug | 2009 | 44000 | 2100 | water pump failed, car had to be towed to dealer |
| Oct | 2009 | 46000 | 2918 | This is the second time this calendar year that there was a steering rack failure on this car. In addition, they needed to do suspension work: claiming that the bushings on the front suspension were worn out. At 46K. I think they are full of crap |
| Mar | 2010 | 49000 | 2956 | The vehicle started having the same issue it has had over and over with the steering. It goes "light" and the driver's inputs to the steering wheel are not translated properly to the road. Turn right, car goes straight. Duplicated by dealer!!! Took the car home, but it didn't feel right still. There were wires hanging out of the steering wheel. ECU was updated with new software, and wires reconnected at no charge. This car is dangerous! |
| Apr | 2010 | 49000 | 0 | The vehicle was driven 9 miles from the dealer and the steering system failed again, 4th time in as many weeks. This time I was accelerating to freeway speeds and the steering froze. I was unable to steer, and it became a very dangerous situation. The vehicle exhibited the issues, but even after replacing ALL of the steering components the car was not able to be safely driven. My company has removed the car from service and I am under the impression that it was "removed from service" by GM |
| Chevrolet Equinox in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 53940 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 55180 | 323 | Second time for rotors repair Driver door roller guide bar - not covered by warranty. |
| Aug | 2009 | 56420 | 2646 | both front sturt towers were replaced due to leaks in both Right rear axle bearing replaced Left rear axle bearing replaced |
| Jan | 2010 | 60720 | 453 | Water at power car wash entered vehicle through drivers side seal and affected wiring harness connection on inner door post panel. Water affected all electronics. Connector was dried, cleaned and silicone sealed with shrink wrap and silicone. |
| May | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet Equinox in Kansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | First odometer entry | ||
| Nov | 2009 | 0 | U joint went out and dropped the drive shaft while driving down the highway @ 55 miles an hour causing the drive shaft to split the rear end in two. Chevy say's the drive train isn't under warranty anymore! Repairs are going to cost $3,700. No money! | |
| Jan | 2010 | 52000 | 1300 | Rearend ran dry on grease causing the gears to lock up and crack the housing, damaging the driveshaft and both rear axles. |
| Jul | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet Equinox in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 96100 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 102760 | 0 | Driver's side headlight failed and then one week later the passenger side failed. |
| Dec | 2011 | 115320 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Equinox in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 71000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 72000 | 100 | Weather stripping at top of rear hatch had disintegrated and torn loose. Water leaked if through car wash and wind noise had increased significantly. Pre-ordered part and took it into shop for installation. |
| Jun | 2011 | 76000 | 0 | Automatic running light indicator off in dash - didn't realize the low beam was out. Shop replaced no charge. Found a cracked headlight housing that was a comprehensive claim but they felt it was not related - just happenstance. |
| Oct | 2011 | 82000 | 100 | Starter failed without warning in shopping center parking lot. Towed to dealership. Part ordered and replaced next day. Upon pick-up, still had hard start. Technician took back into shop & re-programmed for successful completion of job |
| Jan | 2012 | 84000 | 324 | Check engine light on intermittently. Found CO171 set due to damaged PCV hose. Replaced PCV hose. Roaring/humming/dragging sound from front end. Found left front hub bearing internally faulted and pitted. Coolant Reservoir Low. Pressurized cooling system and found leaking lower intake gaskets. Replaced lower intake gaskets to correct. 1st dealership said no brake job needed 5/2011 unless brake indicator light on. 1/2012, 2nd dealership said severe erosion of pad and rotors requiring new pads and rotor recondition. Chip did not show need for brake job. 2nd said 1st wrong |
| Oct | 2012 | 98000 | 100 | Compressor leaking - replaced. Temperature regulator - stuck - replaced. Temperature diverter - stuck - replaced. All under extended warranty, hence the $100 out of pocket cost. New noise upon exiting from previous repair. Took back to shop on next work day. Unrelated according to them. Oxygen sensor failed. It was replaced with no labor charge. |
| Nov | 2012 | 100500 | 66 | Rear lift struts were losing compression and the lift gate dropped onto my son's head twice. Took car to parts store, they ordered the parts and replaced them for me with no labor cost. |
| Mar | 2013 | 109000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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