2006 CHEVROLET EQUINOX — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
950
Owner Complaints
0
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.
Most Recent Complaints
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
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
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.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET EQUINOX
- 2005 CHEVROLET EQUINOX — 950 complaints
- 2006 CHEVROLET EQUINOX (current)
- 2007 CHEVROLET EQUINOX — 947 complaints
- 2008 CHEVROLET EQUINOX — 535 complaints
- 2009 CHEVROLET EQUINOX — 150 complaints
- 2010 CHEVROLET EQUINOX — 1,113 complaints
- 2011 CHEVROLET EQUINOX — 1,132 complaints
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