2006 CHEVROLET EQUINOX — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

950

Owner Complaints

26 Crashes 10 Fires 2 Deaths

0

Recalls

NO ACTIVE RECALLS

22

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2006 CHEVROLET EQUINOX

The 2006 CHEVROLET EQUINOX has received a total of 950 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 22 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System (150 complaints), Electrical System (130 complaints), and Visibility (86 complaints).

Recalls for the 2006 CHEVROLET EQUINOX

There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2006 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. No Active Recalls

Owner Complaints for the 2006 CHEVROLET EQUINOX

950 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 150
Electrical System
Complaints: 130 1 Crash 5 Fires 1 Injury
Visibility
Complaints: 86 1 Crash
Engine
Complaints: 68 1 Crash 3 Fires 2 Injuries
Service Brakes
Complaints: 63 3 Crashes
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 58
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 38 1 Crash
Visibilitywiper
Complaints: 34 1 Injury
Steering
Complaints: 30 2 Fires
Equipment
Complaints: 20
Power Train
Complaints: 19
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 15
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 15 1 Crash
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 14
Suspension
Complaints: 13 1 Crash 1 Injury
Structure
Complaints: 12
Wheels
Complaints: 12 1 Crash 1 Injury
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 10
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 9
Structurebody
Complaints: 9 3 Crashes 3 Injuries
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 9
Air Bags
Complaints: 8 6 Crashes 7 Injuries 1 Death
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 8
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 8
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 8
Seat Belts
Complaints: 8 1 Crash 2 Injuries 1 Death
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 6
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 5
Equipment Adaptivemobility
Complaints: 4
Power Traindriveline
Complaints: 4
Traction Control System
Complaints: 4
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
Complaints: 4
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 4
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 3 3 Crashes 2 Injuries
Seats
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 3 Injuries
Steeringelectric Power Assist System
Complaints: 3
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
Complaints: 3
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
Complaints: 3
Child Seat
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 2
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 2
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsfront
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 4 Injuries
Service Brakes Electric
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 2
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
Complaints: 2
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 4 Injuries
Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 1
Equipmentelectrical
Complaints: 1
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 1
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
Complaints: 1
Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestorage
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Other
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Otherdelivery
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsintegrated Child Seat
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsrearother
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
Complaints: 1
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 1
Tires
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11699804 | SUSPENSION | | N/A miles
Subframe rust ? my 2006 chev eq , has only 50, 000 mile on it and the sub frame is rust out ? I check for recall but said 0 ? I can’t under stand how ? Body guy said it going to cost thousands of dollars ! I can’t afford that ! ! what should I do ? There Should be a recall ? on this frame ! Frame is very important part of the car ! I had lot of chev from 1970 to 1980 with 150,000 miles on them ! With out this much rust , body guy stayed it been happening a lot with the chev , It look like it been happening for a while on my 2006 chev , eq before the 50,000 ! ? Very Very dangerous ! Very disappointing and worried that some thing could happen I only use it to go store , pick up kids from school, get food , go around town ,low mileage’s on it ! very disappointed in chev need. To recall this NEED Help ! Thank you
#11699804 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | N/A miles
Subframe rust ? my 2006 chev eq , has only 50, 000 mile on it and the sub frame is rust out ? I check for recall but said 0 ? I can’t under stand how ? Body guy said it going to cost thousands of dollars ! I can’t afford that ! ! what should I do ? There Should be a recall ? on this frame ! Frame is very important part of the car ! I had lot of chev from 1970 to 1980 with 150,000 miles on them ! With out this much rust , body guy stayed it been happening a lot with the chev , It look like it been happening for a while on my 2006 chev , eq before the 50,000 ! ? Very Very dangerous ! Very disappointing and worried that some thing could happen I only use it to go store , pick up kids from school, get food , go around town ,low mileage’s on it ! very disappointed in chev need. To recall this NEED Help ! Thank you
#11573657 | STEERING | | N/A miles
Bent driveshaft
#11573657 | SUSPENSION | | N/A miles
Bent driveshaft
#11573657 | WHEELS | | N/A miles
Bent driveshaft

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Safety Rating for the 2006 CHEVROLET EQUINOX

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 CHEVROLET EQUINOX in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 CHEVROLET EQUINOX

General Motors, LLC has issued 22 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2006 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

15236Aa — UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Special Coverage Adjustment Revised

15236b — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

Resistance Wire Heated Seat Spot Burn Holes

15236b — UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Resistance Wire Heated Seat Spot Burn Holes

15236 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Resistance Wire Heated Seat Spot Burn Holes

15236A — UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Resistance Wire Heated Seat Spot Burn Holes

15236A — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

Resistance Wire Heated Seat Spot Burn Holes

15790 — SEATS

Resistance Wire Heated Seat Spot Burn Holes

PIC6140A — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that has a red LED and DTC B2455 setting current in the Vehicle Communication Interface Module after performing Canada upgrade. Technician will need to gain access to the Vehicle Communication Interface Module. After gaining access to the Vehicle Communication...

PIT3117J — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician of part numbers that are missing from the service information documents. The following part numbers are for a cam nut that is available to adjust the rear toe 11519455, 11562237, 11570574.

PI0325B — EQUIPMENT

This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the engine control module to correct a concern of detonation, spark knock and or rattle noise on light acceleration.

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NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 CHEVROLET EQUINOX

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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