2006 CHEVROLET Equinox

The heater does not work. I can not defrost my windshield. When I need to defrost, I have no ability to see out of my wind shield. There was an extended warranty till 2016 or 120,000 miles. Since my problem did not arise until the end of 2017 and under 58,000, the problem did not show up within their parameters, yet Chevy hides behind this and refuses to cover their faulty parts and manufacturing. This is a safety issue and I tried numerous times reaching out to Chevy in hopes they would claim responsibility but to no avail. I hope I don\'t accidentally hurt someone due to the fact I am unable to see out of my windshield when I need to.

Body Rot (low quality materials), Engine rebuild (Failed head gaskets, A problem that has existed through out the entire almost 20 yr production of the 3.4L V6) GM literally NEVER addressed the issue. Shameful.

Not even 1 year after the engine rebuild, and the heats stops working (cylinder heads checked out OK), another common issue with these engines.

maybe one day Manufactures will be held responsible for charging us so much for automobiles, and then being allowed to excuse themselves from building garbage by setting a short warranty (short in relation to how long a years worth of pay should last.) Especially if you take care of your vehicles, doesn\\\\\\\'t matter, they still fall apart.

Apparently a recall for the heater was made – I was not notified – at this point they are stating that I am outside the parameters of the recall to have the dealer fix the problem. If there is a recall it should be honored at any time the condition arises if you have no previous knowledge of the recall

Heater and defrost blow cold air

No hot air coming from heayer,only cold air

Car leaks and floods front floor boards. Resulting in electronic problems, defrost problems, mildew ect.. heater is faulty as well

My heat went out it blows out cold air I was told it was because of the blend door. The repair would cost around 890-1000 because they would have to take the entire dashboard apart. I am a single mother and can not afford to pay the repair cost. Please advise.

My heater blows cold air and my abs light and t/c is off

temperature blend actuator has over rotated and caused the temperature blend valve to break and stay closed resulting in no heat

Heat is blowing cold air

The heating system of the noted vehicle no longer produces hot air for the heater/defroster.The problem has been identified as a broken (defective) cheap plastic arm that connects the temperature blend door to an actuator that controls the air blend. Estimated repair bill is $750-$1000. Living in the Northwest it\'s crucial that I have a functioning heater/defroster system.A winter without such can prove to be disastrous, even fatal. What will GM do about this defect?

Loss of heat not even warm plastic door broke

Equinox heat controls inoperable, no heat from system when left in on position while standing, moving or driving. No previous heat problems.

My Heater Blend Door- Temperature Door, is broken. This repair is estimated to be $1000.00. My heater blows out cold air. I live in Wisconsin where the average temperature in the winter can be from 20 degrees below zero to 40 degrees below zero. Reading reviews, I see that other automobile owners have had to keep replacing this part. I can not have my heat go out on me in the middle of winter while driving! This is insane and Chevrolet needs to take responsibility for the faulty part.

heater only blows cold air

I do not get the problems fixed as they are to costly at the dealership j Just for a diagnositic of what my engine problem was they want 200 dollars. I have finally found a reasonable mechanic that will give me an estimate on the repair of a bad heater coil, bendler arm and blown gasket. (These have all been an issue since about 2009, however i was driving 1200 miles a month when i first got the car so i have never “fell in the warranty limits of milege vs years”.

My heat has stopped blowing hot air. I have to bring blankets into my car for my children to stay warm when I drop them of for school. I also have to use a blanket on my lap along with a heavy jacket and gloves while driving to work . This is definitely a safety issue, I can’t see having a blanket on your lap while driving is the safest. I have no choice though, I can’t afford to have this issue fixed. It would be between $800 -$1000.

There is no hot/warm air in the heating/air system. It only blows cold air. I have replaced the thermostat and the heat core is fine. This is a problem with the broken blend door and the rod that holds it.

A little over a month ago, I began experiencing an issue with my 2006 Chevy Equinox. The heat stopped working. The fan would work and blow air – but no heat. I took my vehicle to a GM dealership to have them look at the issue. Immediately upon telling them the symptoms, they diagnosed my vehicle without even looking at it. The service rep told me that it was “known issue” with the Equinox, that almost 4 out of 5 vehicles of that make/model/year have the same problem. He told me the good news was that the part to fix it was only $65, but the bad news was that the labor was $1000. I was told that the hinge on the temperature blend door” was broken at the actuator and that the entire dash assembly would have to be removed to get to the broken part. I took my vehicle to another dealership and had almost the same answer – although, to their credit, they did actually look at the vehicle before diagnosing it.

Both of these GM/Chevy dealerships shook their heads and almost laughed at me – saying that it was a “known issue”. I decided that I shouldn’t have to pay $1000 to fix a “known issue”, so I called Chevy Customer Service. Keep in mind that my vehicle is sitting at the dealership during all this. After more than a week, Chevy tells me that my warranty expired (I was 20k miles over the warranty) and that there is nothing they can do about it. They convince the dealership to knock 10% off my bill. Gee… thanks.

I’ve had nothing but problems with this vehicle. the last time I had to have it towed. now after 29,000 miles my heater is out which the estimate is 1,000.00 to fix . the car has been in the garage more than I drive it. the sunroof leaked , the window wouldnt go up ect. ect.

The plastic piece in the heating/cooling system that opens/shuts door is broken and is only shooting out cold air

No heat or defroster. Called Chevrolet said it isn’t covered.

Heater is blowing cold air

On December 15, 2011, I turned the setting on my ac control from defrost to heat. For no reason it started blowing cold air. This posed a safety hazard because my window continued to fog up and could not be defrosted. Upon researching the problem, it fits the description of about 500 others on various internet sites which describe a broken blend door as the culprit.

Car has problem of changing from AC to heated air at times, usualy when slowing for a trafic light.
I received a letter from GM stating that the 2006 EQuinox has this problem and GM will pay for the
repair. I took the car to the local Chevrolet dealer and they said there is nothing wrong with the car.
The change from AC to Heated air is caused by the ac compressor cycling . In the years of working
at GM dealerships this problem was door actuators or elec connector problems now on this car it
must be some major problem because the dealer did not repair just easier to say nothing wrong with
car.

I fail to get heat due to a heater door problem. This problem is effecting thousands of GMC vehicals. I am unable to defrost my windows or have heat in the car. I can not afford to have a ruffly $40 part replaced because the labor is over $1000.

The air conditioning was not working properly damage the actuator and the temperature control door. I need help for repair

my heater started blowing cold air and does not defrost or defog

Weather changed at end of September 2011. Went to turn on my heat/defrost and it was blowing cold air. Could not defrost my window(s). It happened on a Sunday evening so before taking it to dealership the next day (Monday) went on line and read NUMEROUS complaints regarding the 2006 Chevy Equinox’s heaters blowing cold air due to a Temperature blend door failure. This is a small plastic piece to fix but the labor is the majority of the repair cost due to the fact the entire dash has to be removed. Wash SHOCKED to find out that there has been no recall even though no defrost is a huge safety factor. Took it to the dealership and it was indeed that very problem. Almost $900 repair job for Temperature control door and door actuator. Have filed a complaint with GM.

Vehicle no longer blows hot air when heat is on therefore the defroster will not blow hot air as well. This is a safety hazard! if windows are fogged or iced during inclement weather you can not see and could cause an accident resulting in fatalities. I found over 500 complaints about the same problem on the internet. Problem seems to be with a plastic temperature door valve (temperature blend door) that is broken.

CD player has overheated since the first year we had the vehicle and was told by dealership that it was normal and that they could not do anything about the issue.

The heater door is broken and allows no heat to come out the heater or defroster.

In April 2010 I noticed there was no heat and only cold air blew out when the heat was on. When it started getting cold in October 2010 I took my car to a repair center and was told the heater blend door was bad and it would cost between $800 -$1200 to repair. I declined the repairs as I do not have the money at this time and did some reserach. I have found many complaints regarding this exact problem and over 40 complaints on www.aboutautomobile.com. This poses an issue due to the defrost does not work and all the lights on steering wheel and AC/Heating control panel are now not working. The lack of heat is also a major problem trying to drive back and forth from ome to work. I did contact GM about the problem and they are refusing to handle the situation. As many people having this problem on the 2006 Equinox, a recall should be issued.

Heater vent door broke

Rear end is being fixed on 7/25. Radio was replaced witha refurbished unit which is not working properly.GM’s policy is that they only replace radios with refurbished units and not new units. All calls to theircustomer service are supposedly passed to supervisors whowill call back in 48 hours, but never do. We bought this car brand new, and don’t expect refurbished parts to be used in repairs. GM calls the dealer, and says that the dealer can’t obtaina new unit. Calls to the dealer, Hustedt in Long Island631-585-2700 and their repair dept says that it’s GM policy,not theirs. Nowhere on their website does it say that theyhave the option to install refurbished units, which according to GM are not “used” but were returned fromdealers as defective and then repaired.I was told that if I had a complaint, I should call the BBB.This is crazy…….Please advise what we can do, thanks, Rich Foley

car shuts off in the rainstorms and when it rains for long periods of time. my car shut off driving locally in the streets and driving on I95 interstate during a rainstorm

Four car pileup on hwy 41 nb.  we were veh.#3 and hit forward and were hit from behind.  our seat belts did not restrain us and the air bags did not deploy. my husband , ernst, flew into the dashboard and i slammed into the steering wheel. *tr

Brake pedal started vibrating almost uncontrollably when attempting to stop so i had brake pads replaced. when i picked up the car the technician told me my pads were still good and hadn't needed changing but they changed anyway. the next shop resurfaced my rotors but the problem persisted. it stopped on it's own but every once in a while it will do it still.

What is happening: the heater blend door is stuck blowing only cold air. this is after the engine is warm and working properly. in northern minnesota this is a huge problem. from a quick search this is happening far too often for it to be anything other than a manufacture defect. it is a very poor design which i believe should be recalled.

My heater is blowing cold air. the temperature blend door broke, and it will cost me almost $1000 to fix it! this would have been deadly if it had gone out in -30 degree minnesota winter temperatures.

Air blend door broken. heater blows cold air. vehicle was running.

Air bag is stuck to the horn which disabled the ability to honk

Temperature blend door can cause accident cause it won't defrost windows

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. while driving various speeds, the check engine indicator illuminated and the vehicle overheated. the vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer stated that they were not aware of the failure and referred the contact to nhtsa. the failure mileage was approximately 63,000.

While accelerating the vehicle isnt shifting in the proper way it should. there is a chain rattling kind of sound from the engine as it accelerates, closer to the driver side. while braking, the brakes pads are all new, it will sometimes make a grinding sound and have little to no brake resistance if you hit a bump. all in a straight motion.

Driving at high speed in highway and suddenly loose acceleration pedal function. dangerous slow down in highway while cars pass you by at high speeds and you just cant get to move out the way.with family in vehicle

Abs engages at low speeds, makes brake pedal very difficult to depress and difficult to stop vehicle. (this occurs regardless of turning/going straight, and happens randomly when the brake pedal is pressed and/or when it's released, and sometimes when i'm not touching the brake pedal at all.) this occurs daily, and after some time, the abs and traction control warning lights will come on in the dashboard. once the warning lights activate, the problem goes away. serviced in 4/2017 at certified garage, and wheel hub assembly was replaced. the problem persists. online auto forum research shows many early model equinox owners experiencing the same exact issue, going all the way back to 2011. https://chevroletforum.com/forum/equinox-23/2006-chevy-equinox-lt-abs-traction-control-light-problems-41758/ the majority of the complaints list a pigtail wire harness as the solution. chevrolet has no recalls that i've found - but clearly there are a number of equinox owners experiencing the same issues, with no response from chevrolet. i've been fortunate enough that this hasn't caused an accident yet... but i believe this issue should be examined before something destructive or tragic occurs. i will continue to attempt to have the issue diagnosed at certified ase garages.

In all driving modes, heater only blows cold air, not hot air

No heat coming from the vents and it won't defrost the front windshields or the back glass, most frustrating things is not heat in the car at all during winter. took it to the shop said either blend door stop working or its broken . need help miss [xxx] mother of 2 very cold with out heat. stop working when i left work. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).”*jb

Bought my 06 eqinox in may of 2015. day 2, battery died. dealer put new battery in. next week, battery dead and took out stereo with it. dealer replaced battery and stereo. now having trouble starting again. have replaced brake pads and rotors twice on rear wheels and front once. car makes grinding noise still when backing with foot on the brake. abs and tc lights came on may of 2017. had checked out and needed front right wheel speed sensor replaced. replaced it and light stayed on. had it rechecked and it still reads the same. no brakes. pedal stutters on the way down and then has to be forced down the rest of the way to stop the car. had mechanic look at it and was told to replace abs module. we did and i finally have brakes again but now my break light is on along with the abs/tc lights. car has sunroof. had car 2 years and all of a sudden my back floor is flooded. thought the kids spilled water. nope. soaked a beach towel cleaning it up. next hard rain, flooded again. lines are clogged and backing up into my car. two beach towels and two gallons later of water vacuumed up and my padding is damp and still stinks like mildew. this car is badly designed. the brake situation is very dangerous. luckily there was an empty turn lane beside me when it rained or i would have hit the car in front of me. the brake pedal would go to the floor when turning and wouldnt stop on straightaways. the electrical wiring in the drivers side door is jacked up too. can't unlock the doors, turn on dome light and doesn't shut off radio.

I bought a 2006 in feb ..it was running fine then all a sudden the heater started blowing cold air..a month later it just started running hot pour water in coolant level it cumes back out in a puddle on driver side. ..temp gauge hits red when idle up...smoke out tail pipe...coolant smell around car...i need my car now im.walking!!!!

The heating system no longer produces hot air for the heater/defroster. the problem has been identified as a broken (defective) cheap plastic arm that connects the temperature blend door to an actuator that controls the air blend. estimated repair bill is $750-$1000. living in the northwest it's crucial to have a functioning heater/defroster. a winter without such can prove to be disastrous, even fatal. what will gm do about this defect?

My wife and i have a 2006 chevy equinox a few months ago the abs and traction control light repeatedly started coming on causing the brake pedal to pulsate. i took it to a mechanic they replaced all of the hub bearings seeing the codes we pulled those the lock ring was bad. did no good scan the vehicle again different codes came out. this is a very dangerous problem that i see many people are having with the equinox there needs to be a recall. i plan on contacting my attorney tomorrow to see if there's anything he can do about it i'm already $1,000 and repair over a problem that should have been recalled.

Sounds like the brakes grinding, starts unsafe stopping distance and happens out of blue, i have to constantly keep trying to push the brakes so it can stop. at times brakes will also be hard as rock no warning and have no brakes at all, been happening off and on. abs/tc lights on, i was told i needed new hub bearing assembly, rotors and brake pads, all was changed and still not fixed. i keep reading about a pig tail harness but don’t know the correct part number or its location. started around march/2016 and its ongoing, almost got hit yesterday because the truck wouldn't brake

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. while driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. it was diagnosed that the power control module and the throttle body needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the failure mileage was 118,000.

The headlights in my vehicle shut on by themselves while car is parked and i have been having a difficult time shutting them off after driving and arriving to my destination. i also noticed smoke coming from my steering wheel.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. while exiting a parking lot onto a main road, the gear shifter moved into first gear and failed to shift out of gear. the contact let off the throttle and the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact waited for a few seconds and restarted the vehicle. while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to accelerate. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 86,000.

My heat only works at idle speed. replaced the blend door and the heatercore all at once while the dash was out. replaced thermostat and topped off coolant after lines were flushed, no leaks from the water pump. what are my other options?

When i first bought the vehicle with 77,000 miles, i notice a gallon of water in spare wheel well. had to reseal rear door whether stripe. 5 months later the actuator of the heater failed and broke the blend door to the heater. i didn't have heat for a year. brake system sensors failed 3 months ago $2000 fixed hub and assembly and knuckles. fuel injection line broken at only 100,000 miles.

Car was in motion tried to stop at light or stop sign really had to pump brake light went on tc / tbs. if cars were close by they would have hit me or i hit them.have cleaned module, changed brakes, changed other parts in wheels. work a little while then goes back to lights turning on tc / tbs

Temp control door failed causing no defogging/defrosting in car. chevy is aware of this problem which could cause driver inability to see thru windshield and has recalled some year models, but not 2006 models. i replaced at my expense for $1162.49. the part is not expensive, requires many hours of taking apart dashboard.

My granddaughter was involved in an accident where as another vehicle failed to stop at a stop sign and pulled into her path. she and the other vehicle were both at a speed of 25 mph. the front clip was torn from her car and no drivers airbag deployed. she did have her seatbelt on which did prevent serious injury. the accident occurred 30 dec 2016. this happened on city streets.

Heater blows cold air in winter

Heater blows cold air in winter in chicago can't see while driving , very dangerous. *tr

Heating blows cold air due to blend door malfunction

My 2006 chevy equinox heater start blowing cold air on december 1, 2016. per the chevy dealer the heater blend door is broken it cost me over $2,300 to fix the heater . there are too many 2006 chevy equinox with the me problem. this is s defect and a recall should be done. gm need to pay for this part and labor defect.

Bad blend door heat blows cold air

When pressing on the brake pedal you get constant vibration causing you to skid. it happens when your going straight or turning when you press on the brake pedal. it almost caused me to skid into the car in front of me. and also defrost is not working causing visibility issues especially in the cold and snow.

Front brake calipers seized up. over-heating due to excessive friction from brakes locking. front end started shaking due to front end brakes seizing while in motion. front calipers smoking due to excessive friction build up. i was on us 265 in new albany, in. shaking seemed to subside a bit while turning.

Car stalls no matter if i'm am not moving or goin 65 mile an hour,without warning, i live in rural area lot of curvy roads, key will not work at times in ignition, why was there no recall on 06 equinox ignition switch along with many others, i am petrified to drive it , but need to work,it doesn't matter where you are or how fast your going car stalls without warning,have had car since 2013 or so and always been key problem but never stalled. *tr

Car keeps overheating replaced everything still overheating

Bought this car on 11/3/19, within the first week there was a horrible thumping and vibrating while driving or turning the wheel. so i took it back, they told me they would replace my wheel hub on the drivers side, i return to pick up my car, the same issue is there just not as bad, he claimed he still replaced the wheel hub. so i take the tire off myself and inspect the wheel hub and tires, and they in fact didnt replace the hub, they just siliconed the wheel hub to the end of the axle shaft, which now has caused other damage to my trans and or suspension. i call to let them know and the owner first played stupid as if he didnt know if they replaced it, so i told them id call back. i waited a week called back, let him know what i found on the wheel hub that was supposed to be replaced.. then he gets nasty and says its out of their hands ect, and they did replace it.. well no wheel hub is gong to go bad in less then a month with normal driving conditions, and there is no reason at all silicone should be used to hold anything to an axle or wheel hub. i am worried about the safety of my family and wife, and i am suppose to continue to pay another 2700 dollars on a car they lied about during my warranty.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that while idling, smoke suddenly was present coming from under the hood and through the air vents of the vehicle. additionally, the doors locked independently and the windows failed to operate as intended, which caused the vehicle occupants to be trapped in the vehicle. a window was shattered in order for the vehicle occupants to be extricated from the vehicle. the fire department was called to the scene. the cause of the failure was not determined. neither the manufacturer nor local dealer were informed of the failure. the failure mileage was 140,000.

I bought this car about 18 months ago from a used dealer ship after the car turned 12 months the car started saying it was over heating but when looking at the vehicle it was not hot at all the sensor just said overheating all the way to the red when the car read overheating the radiator fluid overflowed with out being hot when opening the lid there where air bubbles with no heat. i have spent over $1000 dollars trying to fix the problem with still no success when it said over heating the car starts slowing down and then it stops where ever you are at right away sometimes in the middle of the road. when at time it said over heating the heater stops working. i have had to let the air out several time a day and now it said overheating as soon as i leave my home. i have done some research and i am not the only one with this problem i have tried everything others have suggested but nothing works. i have got a new radiator, water pump, temperature sensor ,thermostat, filter and still nothing. i took it to get it checked with the computer and 18 sensors went off and 8 where failed sensors. i wanted to bring this to your attention it has happened to a lot of other people just google it and you will see. i just want people to be safe and this car is not safe i have children and i live in a area that has cold weather for 3 months. i have been stuck in that car when it read over heating when it was not. i have bought about over 39 bottles of radiator fluid to keep it full but one bottle last me less the a day. thank you very much for letting me inform you of this concern. i have gotten stuck on he highway and street with my kids. the car is now just seating in my drive way.

Ever since i got this vehicle i have always heard what sounds like water in the dash when pressing on the gas pedal. i'm constantly refilling the antifreeze daily, i've been reading that it is a known problem and it contributes to the antifreeze which in some cases leaked out of the air vents into the vehicle. leaking antifreeze some where in the engine. i've already had to replace the engine heads due to the leakage. antifreeze leaks into the engine oil cause white smoke out of the exhaust. i've already flushed the cooling system and they also did a reverse flush and the water gushing noice is still there. gm needs to get this fixed...

The plastic blend arm for the heater selector motor broke, which seems to be happening on the equinox cars. it causes the heater to blow cold air only. this happened on a city street while traveling to the store. when i turned the heater on it made a funny noise like it wasn't engaging. the windows wouldn't defrost while i was driving.

The key slides out the ignition & the ignition can slip from the "run" to the "accessory" or "off" position while i'm driving, cutting power and causing me to lose control of the vehicle

The frame is rusting where the subframe connect to the car to the point where the subframe isn't really connected anymore

Driver seat is having a shortage. seat moved all the way back and does not move anymore. the motor on the bottom of the seat is extremely hot and the seat is hot. it makes a non stop noise from the shortage. i am scared to drive the vehicle because of the hot seat. it is my only vehicle to get to work and my kids to school.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. the contact started the vehicle and smoke emerged from behind the steering wheel. the failure began on april 1, 2019. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 171,045.

I recently bought a 2006 chevrolet equinox and the floorboard is staying wet, like standing water. i've researched the issue and it appears this is an ongoing issue with them. this is a safety hazard as it makes it feet wet and slip off the break and gas peddles. why hasnt gm fixed this? not to count the electrical part involved! can we say fire hazard?? come on gm, do your job!

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. while driving approximately 35 mph, the contact noticed smoke emerging from the vents on the dashboard. afterwards, smoke started to emerge from the switch on the steering column. the vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 180,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. while driving various speeds, the contact detected a burning odor. also, the instrument panel lighting turned off and the radio signal was lost. the vehicle was shut off and restarted, but the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken to gray-daniels chevrolet (601-863-8466, located at 6080 i-55, jackson, ms 39211), but the cause of the failure could not be diagnosed. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the same dealer. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 78,000.

I am not exactly sure what it is that's wrong with my car it has to do with my brakes and the pedal.. i thought the brake pads were bad. when i changed them it had almost brand new ones on.. my traction control light stays on and my abs light stays on.. the pedal has hard spots in it and it just grinds like the pads are bad when i hit my brakes! its not safe and i don't know what's wrong with it! my research shows i'm not the only one with this car that has the problem. its been a problem for a bit now.. i just bought this car and very disappointed.. i have 2 kids and can't even fix my brake problem because i don't know what to fix and can't afford to to replace it all.. the problem is mainly when driving slow through towns the brakes pedal locks and it grinds and i have to pump it several times to try and get it to work.. then i have to my e brake if it don't.. thanks an angry customer

As i was at stop light 3 days ago and at a low speed and about to stop my abs braking system activated without any indicator lights and in doing so it released the brakes even though i was still pressing them. i avoided hitting the car ahead of by shoving it into park. it does it every time i attempt to stop and now have to use my emergency brakes to actually come to a complete stop when abs activates and releases brakes. dealership recommended i replace my front brakes and they tried to say it was also the tires. they were able to reproduce it but never fixed the problem. they did not let me know it wasn't fixed and nearly rolled out onto a heavy traffic road. i called them and informed them what had happened and asked why they let me drive a unsafe vehicle but when i asked that they remove the fuse for the abs system until i can figure out what is wrong. they said that was unsafe and not legal for them to remove the fuse. i asked pohanka chevy how is that any more or less unsafe then no brakes to stop. it is the abs braking system that is failing for some reason and why hasn't this been recalled to fix. pohanka only offered a apology but will not fix or help and i now have a unsafe vehicle that could fail me and cause me to have a accident. i spent $785.41 and they did not fix the issue. i have also reported them to my state attorney general's consumer division office. i have owned this vehicle for 12 years and i am the original owner of it. never had this kind of problem until 3 days ago. do a recall on this abs braking system!

Water is flooding into the cabin. seems to do so after decent about of rain.

The gas tank is leaking fuel a fare amount. it began this summer here in mesa az. we bought the car in june of 2017 and had no problems with fuel leaking until this summer. now it has become a hazard and from what i can see, it is coming from the fuel tank. the problem began in late july and i have left it parked since. it has become an serious leak. because the fuel evaporates quickly, i have not taken any pictures. it did make a six inch puddle under the tank here in the drive way the last time i moved the car a few feet from one side to the other of the drive. i have not driven it since.

The key can be removed from the ignition while the vehicle is running or while in any other position. there was a recall on other models for this exact same issue, but no recall was made for my vehicle.

1. my abs and traction control light come on almost everytime i drive the car. most of the time they come on for no reason, just driving on smooth/good road conditions they come on or pulling out of a driveway. 2. doesn't matter if the abs light is on or off, i've had to smash down on the brake pedal numerous times so i don't hit the car in front of me because the breaks feel like they aren't grabbing. luckily my daughter wasn't in the car any of the times it's happened. i had the car looked at by a technician at a chevy dealership and he found no issues with the brakes. 3. the front end of this vehicle is horrible. i've replaced the front hubs recently, and that did no good with either of these issues. 3. i was going through a drive thru, and all of a sudden the e-brake light came on, loud sound came out of speakers when i turned the wheel, and a number of lights on the dash came on. luckily got out of the drive thru, and shut the car off, and it wouldn't turn back on. it jumped started but we figured out that the wire from the started to the alternator was loose and causing it to not charge the battery. we tightened it down and it fixed that problem. 4. i got into my car, started it up, and went to reverse and there was no power steering. i pulled back into the spot and turned off the car & then back on & it came back. my husband was just driving the car before me and he had no issues. i hope there is something recalled on this car. i've seen so many people with these same type of complaints. it's dangerous!!!

In april of 2015 i purchased a 2006 chevy equinox from sid dillion chevy dealership. approximately 1 month after having the vehicle it rained and water had leaked into driver side floor board. when i started the vehicle it started but there was no acleration and the car wouldn't drive when put in gear. i informed the dealership and was instructed to bring the vechical back out the dealership to be looked at. in finding they informed me that it was sunroof drain that backup and leaked water into my driver side floor board, also leaking water on to the throttle sensor which is located on the gas pedal. they informed me that drain had been blown out and the error code was reset and the vechical ran again. this problem happened again a few months later and i was again instructed to bring the vehicle back to the dealership, this the same procedure was done as before and i asked what can be done to fix this problem and was informed that due to the design of the sunroofs drain, when it rains i will have water that leaks into vechical if there is large amounts of rain and that because there are no broken parts the problem can not be fixed. i informed chevrolet main center of the issue and was informed that there has never been any recalls on the vechical and to take it to the dealership to have the problem fixed. i've taken preventive measures but keeping the drian cleared and when the problem happens resetting the error codes, but last week 06-07-18 i had the line cleared and the following day it rained and the throttle sensor errored reset the code and vechical ran. yesterday while driving i got caught in heavy rainfall the vechical completely stopped in the middle of a 4 lane busy road and would not move, water began leaking into the driver side and also from the pedal and intior lights. i'm very fearful of driving the vechical. this problem is very dangerous and unsafe.

Takata recall. when you drive the car longer then 5 minutes it over heats and you let it cool down and start to drive then over heats again but it has enough coolant in it and you fix the thermostat and flush the system. and there is no heat in the car what so ever.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that mist from the heater blew inside the vehicle and created an abnormal odor. in addition, the instrument control indicators illuminated. the mist prevented the contact from seeing out of the windows. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that a new water pump was needed. the mechanic flushed out the system and placed a new heat system in the engine with new anti-freeze. the failure recurred later the same week. the manufacturer and dealer were not contacted. the failure mileage was 167,000.

Weak plastic in the blend door of the hvac system causes door to break and get stuck in the "cold" position. no heat in snow and freezing rain means your windshield will not defrost and visibility drops becoming hazardous in poor weather conditions.

Any time there is rain or going through a car wash my car has a leak of water that collects in my floorboard. i have read a million reviews online at chevroletforum.com and numerous youtube videos documenting the same problem with the make and model. if gm plans on charging for an upgrade like a sunroof then it should properly work. the reason for concern on this, the water leaks through the dash and even sometimes collects in the light fixtures of the roof. with standing water on the floor boards i have a huge concern for my safety from being electrocuted or being e posed to any type of mold caused from the wet carpet. there are apparently issues with several seals when it comes to this model and i feel it has been overly documented that is is a safety concern. not to mention of driving in rain which is sometimes inevitable, you will be driving in your own monsoon. i have contacted the dealer and the are refusing to state that their is any safety concern. however, they are not driving my vechicle, i am. i have even personally emailed chevrolet about the issue and they are stating since there is no active recall opened that everything will be an out of pocket expense even though this is a design, hardware malfunction. not something cause by wear and tear, like tires or brakes. this leak has also been know to start causing electrical issues from power lines being saturated in standing water. my car starts making a clicking noise and the power will fluctuate because of water leaking inside cabin and underneath dash where power cables are exposed. this has caused my car to stop working while driving on the highway previously.

My heater only blows cold air. this is a major safety concern. when my windshield has a layer of frost or snow on it, i have no ability to clear it by way of utilizing my defrost. i drive with all of my windows down and windshield wipers moving constantly in attempts to see. chevy is aware that they made a part that is defective. they extended a warranty on a cheap plastic part that tends to break at 60,000 that was covered until 2016 or 120,000 miles. i however did not have any issues until outside of the warranty. i don't scan recalls on my vehicle if i'm not experiencing issues at the time. my cheap defective part broke when under 58,000 miles and unfortunately in 2017. chevy hides behind this and is not willing to fix a defective part and ultimately defective manufacturing. this is a defective manufacturing issue that chevy does not take responsibility for and is ultimately a safety issue. chevy needs to pay for it to be fixed-period.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. while driving various speeds, the check engine indicator illuminated, the heat in the vehicle did not work, and the vehicle overheated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who could not diagnosis the failure. the dealer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 127,000.

Vehicle will not start! problem began when key fob unlock button would not work, so key was used to open door, alarm activated, deactivated alarm, tried to start, locked car icon indicating security system activated and will not release, even when disconnecting the car battery and reconnecting it.

Vehicle does not get warm. blows cold air.

While turning on the car and driving the tc, brake light, abs, engine, and air bag lights turn on and the car turns off but continues to drive. as you drive it continues to ring the bells and turn on of the off and on including the radio. you can also pull the key out and it continues to drive. all this on highway and city streets.

Ran hot .blown head gasget

One wiper blade quit functioning and causes severe danger to the driver. heater quit working causing fogging issues and keeping my kids & wife in danger. apparently these issues are very common according to the 2009 report gm recalled 59,000 vehicles for this issue but our vehicle was not included in the recall.

Brakes locking in the 20-35 mph range. locks while slowing down and van smells vehicle getting hot. have taken to a firestone and chevy dealer and completed all suggested repairs, although no one was able to give me a definitive reason to the brakes locking. repairs did not fix brake locking issue.

The engine light came on. on-star codes are p0137 and p0128. i have 81,368 miles/130948,843750 km. i was driving.

At a low speed brakes were applied and the car continued to move forward without stopping. it seemed as if the abs system engaged. no brakes as my car continued to move forward at this low speed eventually rear ending another car as mine never stopped. the brakes had just been replaced 2 years prior. i had this car checked several times for this same inconsistent brake issue but nothing was never found. at times there would be a grinding noise when applying the brakes and my foot would just go to the floor with no stopping. i am very disappointed that gm has never addressed this issue. i have spent so much money over the years to try and address the issue and no mechanic could ever figure it out. now my car is totaled and i have an insurance bill that is not only costly but not fair. gm seems to have taken no accountability and i just hope no one ends up hurt. i can't even imagine if i was trying to stop at a crosswalk what may have happened. i was borrowing my grandfathers car and feel terrible.

Loss control of power steering while driving stabilizer light came on couldn't turn steering wheel.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. after restarting the vehicle, the heater blower only blew out cold air and was unable to defrost the windshield. the vehicle was taken to the local dealer (jim butler chevrolet in fenton, mo) where it was diagnosed that the blower arm was damaged and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not yet repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 52,000.

3.4l gm power plant used in untold amounts of vehicles blowing head gaskets, and intake gaskets since 1996. i design flaw that was never addressed. they should be held accountable for that. we cant keep allowing companies to take advantage of hard working people buy selling them junk. all of them need to be held to a higher standard.

Brought vehicle in due to no heat - they informed me there had been a recall on the 200 equinox for the heater core - at this point i am outside the 10 yr and the 120000 mile warranties for the recall. i believe if there is a recall it should be honored at any time the situation arises if no former knowledge is known of the situation.

Within the last month while i am driving my truck would just cut off with out any warning in the middle of traffic. i have had a tune up, the left wheel barring changed, front struts done and i have just brought a pcm. my abs and tc lights stays on and my mechanic can not explain why it keeps cutting off. i have checked for recalls for this year and there are none listed; however, i have seen some on the nhtsa service bulletin. can someone please assist me this is very dangerous!!!!

I feel this vehicle is a danger, when i brought this vehicle just gave me a problem, when i go running the car it goes away and i feel scared, the lights never turn off and i fixed everything, always has noise when the vehicle is running in the street. me regret having bought it.

A few weeks ago while driving my vehicles abs and traction control lights came on, right after that the brakes have started making a loud grinding noise or lock up altogether to where i can't stop. i have done plenty of research over this and it seems to be a recurring thing with these vehicles. if everyone of them is having this issue and the brakes are that dangerous, how has there not been a recall. this happens everytime i drive, whether going down an interstate and having to hot my brakes to just driving in a small town, then when i try and go again they make the grinding noise while driving for a minute.

Grinding, moaning, starts unsafe stopping distance and happens out of blue, abs/tc lights off and on, so far everything i have read online it seems to be a wheelspeed sensor or harness. at times brakes will also be hard as rock no warning and have no brakes at all. been happening for awhile off and on

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. when the ignition was turned to the on position, the ignition failed to turn without warning. sometimes, the contact was unable to place the key in the ignition or remove the key from the ignition. also, the vehicle overheated and the temperature gauge increased. when the vehicle was turned off, the engine fan ran for an hour afterward, which caused the battery to fail. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 160,000.  

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. the contact made numerous attempts to start the vehicle. the vehicle was previously serviced per an unknown manufacturer's recall related to the ignition switch; however, the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition sleeve would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

The key is hanging up in the ignition after turning vehicle off. it is often difficult to put the key back in the ignition to then start it again. the vehicle now stalls while running without notice. when it does, all power cuts off (power brakes, traction control, lights radio, breaks - anything electric shuts off. have been able to pull the vehicle over and restart it almost immediately. happens on the street as well as freeway. i wonder whether this is covered by a recall or something. please let me know as this does not seem to be very safe.

Hvac blower motor inoperable while moving on highway. blower motor resistor burned because blower motor drawing too many amps.

Car started over heating due to cooling system value, blown head gasket after 93000 miles ran hot while idle.

Vehicle randomly shuts off completely at different speeds while driving. it has happened once every three days up to 6 times in 20 minutes. it has occurred on the freeway and city streets. had pcm reprogrammed, no luck. i have been testing different fixes. while doing so i noticed i am able to pull the key out at any ignition position.

Ignition. when key is inserted in ignition it is very difficult...takes a numerous amount of tries to get it to turn on.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. while driving at slow speeds with the brake pedal depressed, an abnormal noise was heard. the brakes seized and the abs warning light illuminated. the failure was persistent. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure could not be determined. the contact repaired the brakes, but the failure recurred numerous times. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 133,785.

My chevy equinox has been in two different shops including chevrolet numerous times. i have spent plenty of money. but, still have a problem with abs & traction control lights periodically coming on and with the uncertainty that my brakes are going to work properly every time i attempt to drive. i don't understand with the number of complaints on this exact problem why is there no recall? it is very unsafe. chevy has been guessing and just changing different parts that didn't need changed. they even talked to corporate office and said they didn't know what it was for sure. please tell me how that is possible? when it apparently isn't a isolated incident. they acted like they never heard of this problem. this site is evidence its a problem! i was told by person/persons at both shops it was safe to drive. are they driving the same car i'm driving? because it is definitely not safe to drive. brakes lock up randomly or grind as car continues to move forward several feet even once brakes are applied. it matches description of other complaints along with the pulsation. i have probably ten different invoices but it won't let me load all of them and the problem still remains.

Abs activation at low speeds on dry pavement. this happens randomly and changes the vehicle breaking distance. it is also unknown how much it will change the distance. so it can potentially cause a low speed impact accident. this is due to not knowing where to break for proper stopping distance. engine problem when starting vehicle. the vehicle turns over then stalls. only way i have found to prevent it from happening is to press the gas pedal while turning it over. wiper issue. my passenger side windshield wiper doesn't work. i live in an area where heavy snow fall happens. this is a danger to myself and others on the road. if my vehicle is on the road during a blizzard or heavy snow visibility is lost on half my windshield.

My cars engine light and low engine power light came on while crossing an intersection reducing my speed and nearly causing an accident! when it rains, snows or goes through a car wash this happens. this has happened on multiple occasions and no mechanic has been able to resolve the issue.

We have noticed the abs and tc lights intermittently light up on the instrument panel upon braking/turning to the left, as well as, when braking/hitting a bump or rough terrain. we have taken to a mechanic to be told they would not be able to fix anything to do with this; that this is a dealership issue. this is a cause for concern due to the fact our 75 year old mother doesn't drive it all the time; however, when she does drive, we are worried for her safety and our children's safety when they're with her. i am shocked gm has not recalled this.

The brake pedal is hard at times and have grinding noise from brake pedal and it pushes back and it has and and trac control light comes on

My heater is only blowing out a little better than cool air i would say it is right below warm and i have a 14 month old child the fix is 750.00 dollars and a lot of people have the same issue maybe a recall is what needs to happen ??

I purchased my 2006 chevy equinox new. at 53k miles my ignition switch failed. i was able to remove my key from my running car. there was no recall and i had to pay the dealer last year in 2015. now it is hard to start and after turning off the car i have to open another door besides the driver door to disable power to the dash instruments, interior lighting and radio.

January 2015 gm sent a special coverage notice regarding seat heaters that overheat and fail. i object to the diagnosis fee charged if the heater element is not causing the failure. if it is another part such as a heater module i will be charged $110.00 refunded if i replace the module at extra cost. i feel this is unfair since i do not know what caused the failure of my driver's seat heater and gm should beat the diagnosis fee. can you help this customer.

My 2006 chevy eqinox has problem with starting since it was new ,i took it in gm service when it was 1 year old and told them the car starts hard sometime shuts off couple times before it turns over and gm service manager told me that everything is ok but now it is harder and harder to start it up i also know couple other people that having same problem and when i google the problem i found there is thousands same issues with problems like my with same car, please help. thanks.

Takata recall recently my 2006 chevrolet equinox ls has stopped heating up my vehicle. i have read multiple articles of owners of this vehicle having the same problem. it is due to the heater blend door being broken. to get this problem fixed is around 1,000 dollars. that is ridiculous, after knowing that more than several people are having the same problems i don't understand why there hasn't been an recall sent out. i would like gm to issue a recall so many people especially with children don't have to drive around with no heat!!!! this problem is extremely unsafe due to the vehicle not having a defrost

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. while driving approximately 40 mph, the temperature gauge indicator displayed hot as the engine overheated with a burning odor. all the interior windows became extremely foggy and the engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road. there were no flames visible. in addition, the heater intermittently emitted cold air through the vents. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the heater core and flushed the cooling system. on three separate occasions, the thermostat was replaced. the approximate mileage 89,934

2006 chevrolet equinox. consumer writes in regards to vehicle throttle pedal and connector failure. *smd the consumer stated when he attempted to pass another vehicle, the accelerator pedal went immediately to the floorboard and the engine went to full power. he tapped the accelerator pedal, but it would not release; he immediately shifted into neutral and the engine stayed at full power. he then turned of the ignition and coasted to a stop. he attempted to re-start the vehicle, but it would not start. the vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who diagnosed the problem as a failed throttle pedal and connector. *jb

I am submitting information to report a safety complain in regards to a 2006 chevy equinox. i have had brakes and brake pedal issues for several months now in both city and highway driving. the issues occur at attempting to stop at stop signs and stop lights. this is the first of any major issue with my vehicle. my issues are break resistance and vibrations. along with getting my brakes and rotors fixed and/or changed earlier in the year, i started feeling brake vibrations initially. after getting the rotors checked, it happened soon after and "graduated" towards a resistance where i was unable to stop or slow down unless i pumped my breaks repeatedly to release the pedal locking. i recently got my left front speed sensor and hub assembly replaced in hopes it would fix the issue. 3-4 weeks later, the resistances has seem to got a lot stronger/bigger. it has almost caused me several accidents at the stop light and i am now trying to save to get this issue fixed as i was quoted about $2k initially. this is a safety hazard to any vehicle and equinox that has this issue. i have saved myself from several accidents with quick awareness and action and but i am not sure how lucky others have been. the resistance in the breaks and vibration is very noticeable and continuously happens until the abs and traction control lights up on the dash board indicating they are deactivated/disabled. this is when braking becomes much easier with little to no resistance and vibrating. between the speed sensor, hub assembly, i have spent just over $1k in expenses and this will continue to rise with the next repair of wire harness and/or replacement of abs system in hopes it corrects the issue. please consider my complaint in hopes of recall to prevent further issues and potential accidents to innocent people.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. while driving approximately 40 mph, the temperature gauge indicator displayed hot as the engine overheated with a burning odor. all the interior windows became extremely foggy and the engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road. there were no flames visible. in addition, the heater intermittently emitted cold air through the vents. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the heater core and flushed the cooling system. on three separate occasions, the thermostat was replaced. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 102,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the defroster was activated, but failed to defrost the windshield. the failure recurred multiple times. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the temperature control door fractured and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 117,500.

1. 6 months after purchased third taillight shorted out didn't know had no brake lights. took to dealer 7 times after wiring harness, third taillight replaced because spoiler cracked, hatch unable to open. dealer moved hatch hinges and spoiler kept cracking. still having third taillight no brake light problem is with wiring faulty. taillights all leak causing wiring short in fuses. other issue is first break service abs sensor stayed on break pedal pulsated for 2 yrs 2 dealers 1 mechanic replaced abs sensor 3x didn't fix ended up paying for new front wheel hub also caused 3 accidents could not stop because of it. mileage is 68700 rec 1 recall for heater. where are rest?

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. when depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle would not stop and the abs and traction control sensor lights illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the wheel hub and wheel sensor were faulty and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired, but the failures continued. the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was 104,000.

I was backing out of a parking spot and the wheel locked up on me. i had an extremely difficult time getting out of the parking lot. i had several warning lights on at one time and the gas level in the car was not registering. i was two blocks away from my house at the store so i was able to make it home safe to park my car. this same incident happened to me a week prior to the date on the report. the first time it happened, i parked the car and it was fine the next day. this time around, when i attempted to drive the car the next day, i noticed that all the signal lights went off, but the steering wheel was still not functional.

Vehicle started overheating with a jumped idle, i replaced the lower intake, valve seats, o rings, 3 thermostats. it has been bleed for two days now, at first it started to overheat while driving so i bled the cooling system and tried it again. it drove fantastic didnt overheat at all. i pulled into my parking spot which the car had been running there for over an hour no problem. i thought the problem was fixed now its overheating parked and its just inconsistent and leaving my stranded

Heater blend door- temperature door is broken. this repair is estimated at $1000.00. after reading several thousand reviews, this is a problem occurring in all of the 06 chevy equinox's. chevy needs to acknowledge this defect and issue a recall. this is a very costly repair that most can not afford and something that needs replaced in a couple of years.

My headlight always get fogy and building up water inside which it might cause shortage in the electric system or even cause fire in the car, the seal is in good shape. i tried to find what is causing that but i could not find anything. my only guessing is the bulbs are causing heat that makes fog then turns to build up water inside. i checked online and i found there is a lot of people have the same problems. hopefully chevy have a solution for my issue because it's a safety issue.

While driving at 55 mph the bell started ringing, then the dash lights came on. tc-abs-brake, then the steering wheel stiffened up as like standard before power steering. i pulled over it scared the hell out of me, we could have been killed. i went to a gm authorized repair shop the said it was normal for this car to do???? i was talked into putting a new brain in the equinox several thousand dollars $$$$$ and it still did the same thing. went back to the dealer (chevy) they had the car for a few days, called and said they found the problem, yea a bent wire?? worked fine for a few months and now its doing the same thing again. oh by the way i was informed that i did not need to put a new brain in the car the old one was very good. gm is a realy bad place to buy any car any more, they do not care about the customer only the $$$ they sold me a car they new full well had problems.

When my equinox hit 60,400 miles it was running fine and after parking it for 20 minutes it suddenly ran hot which caused the heads to warp. chevrolet paid $3000 towards the repair and i paid $1000. they called it a "grace warranty" and gave me a 12 month, 12,000 mile warranty on the repair. the car was repaired but never the same afterwards. constant overheating and coolant loss issues. i have flushed the system. changed thermostats twice,and changed the corrosive dexcool antifreeze to the yellow non corrosive universal antifreeze. it ran great for 1 month then started overheating again. the coolant is full, thermostat is new. it is fine while driving, heat begins to climb when stopped.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, there was smoke coming from the top of the steering column and a burning odor emitted inside the vehicle. the contact mentioned that the failure recurred on three different occasions. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the dimmer switch module needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 109,000.

I was traveling down the road and vehicle shut off causing lost of steering,brakes etc...got truck pulled to side of the road tried to restart it took 6 tries before restarting,then on the same day stopped at store cut off truck returned and truck would not start again taking 6 tries it made no noise when trying to start and the instrument cluster lit up with all the several warnings then it would make a clicking noise and everything flashed on the cluster..this has happened four other times and i am very concerned cause it happens with no notice.on aug 17 2015 i went to start the truck and it would start and repeated the same things listed above. after about six hrs i went to start it again it started..this is problem cause i never know when it will shut down if ii am driving in town or the highway.

Lately driving has been a bit of a challenge; turning corners tough which lead me to think maybe i needed steering fluid or something! something was exactly it! while driving home friday night, 7/24 going my usual route (90w highway in ohio) i went to turn for the off ramp and wheel/steering locked completely, there was a knock with each attempt to turn and it would let me move. luckily i am not one to panic and there were no cars behind or in front near me; thank god! i tiptoed her to the edge away from traffic and contacted the nearest tow/garage. the mechanic said i was lucky because i could have been killed because the whole steering locked completely on a major heavy traffic highway. :-( i really like my equinox and have never experienced anything like this from any other vehicle, but i am now seeing more & more situations involving the steering!!!!what's going on? are the newer models having the same problem? updated 9/15/15 *ln.... updated 09/30/15*bf updated 11/10/15. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the ignition switch housing failed and all the warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle felt as if it were losing power when driving. the vehicle was taken to a dealer. the technician was unable to determine what was wrong with the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer wa notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 160,000.

Having problems starting sub. new battery, all lights and radio works, key slides out when care is on. engine and fan come on for no reason.

Ignition let's the key go while vehicle is started. received a notice from chevrolet stating a recall was issued for ignition cylinder. took it to my local dealer on 7/14/15 and they said my ignition housing is bad also. trying to charge me 230.00 to fix the ignition. i feel a recall needs to be placed on the entire ignition not just the cylinder. my key sticks sometimes in the on position. my key is able to be pulled from the ignition while running. my key sometimes sticks in the off position so i can't start it.

2006 chevy equinox: heat censor went off all of a sudden, after going less than a block from my house, saying the engine was overheating. we stopped the car and shut off the engine. the engine was super hot and so was everything inside, including the rod you prop the hood open with. we let it cool down and checked the fluids, which looked fine. oil was fine, coolant fine, etc. we turned the car back on and the censor was off. we drove to the mechanic with no air conditioning running and it never got over heated. a friend said to check the fans to see if they were working. they were not. then, when we got it to the mechanic they did a chemical test and found a head gasket was blown and it was the quickest chemical change they have ever seen. there was no check engine light or any warning until the incident. this is only the tip of the iceburg. we have only owned this vehicle for 2.5years but we have had the driver window motor replaced, all the door and window seals are bad, both head lights have condensation( poor design, oh and the dealer said $1000 to replace) which keeps blowing the drivers head light, the ignition sticks, the visor on the drivers side fell off in the first month, the crank seal was replaced, the erg valve was replaced, and the windshield replaced after the dealer supoosedly fixed the chip. we did recieve a letter from the dealer offering to buy back our vehicle after 4 months of owning it. we thought they just wanted us to come buy another vehicle and go upsidedown on our loan, since they never give you what you paid for it. guess we should have taken the offer. now we wonder, "what is next!" we owe over 6k still and are forking out over 600 in car rental fees.

No heat from heater ...blows cold air this is a safety issue for my 7 year old disable son who cannot regulate his body temp very well.

Heat stopped working. coolant levels are fine, no explanation

Car always drove beautiful. purchased used in january, died in june. driving under normal conditions and suddenly ran hot. pulled over and cooled down. nursed it home pulled over twice in 15 miles to cool down. diagnosed by ase certified mechanic. dealer was unavailable by cell. many complaints on internet and youtube.com about the same situation. sudden rise in temp like a stuck thermostat, but it's a head gasket....

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system were not operating properly. the failure recurred multiple times. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the technician stated that the failure was known by the manufacturer who diagnosed that the blower motor speed and mode selection continued to function; however, the heater would not be available. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the manufacturer stated that the mileage surpassed the accepted mileage for customer satisfaction campaign number: 10044379-4513(equipment/visibility); therefore, the contact could not be assisted. the approximate failure mileage was 124,000. the vin was unavailable.

Ignition is sticking. sometime cant turn the key.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the abs warning light illuminated and the brakes failed to respond. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 16,500. the vin was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. while driving approximately 10 mph and attempting to stop, the vehicle made an abnormal noise and failed to respond when the brake pedal was depressed. the engine and abs warning indicators illuminated. the failure recurred on several occasions. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the abs sensor was faulty and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. while driving at approximately 70 mph, the reduced engine power warning light illuminated and the vehicle drastically reduced speed to below 5 mph. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic more than twice and they were not able to replicate the failure. the contact indicated that the independent mechanic replaced the throttle body, the sensor, and reprogrammed the sensor, but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 115,000.

I turned the steering wheel to leave a parking lot and the wheel snapped in my hands and i could not steer the car. it happened a couple of more times and since i felt unsafe i, of course, took it into the dealership where the car was purchased and they attempted to repair it. $900.00 later we had the same problem. at that point they said the steering column needed to be replaced but suggested we wait until we could actually hear a thumping noise. the problem did not happen again until may 2015 right after we gifted the car to our grand daughter. now we are right back where we started but another mechanic has told us it could be in the electronics. this is an unsafe situation. the steering could become disabled and cause a very serious accident.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. while driving 10 mph, the steering wheel seized. the failure recurred multiple times. the vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

I have a 2006 equinox which i bought in 2010. while i had various "of age" repairs, such as fuel system issues and a fan motor; with the age and mileage, they seemed normal. in 2013 i replaced the egr valve and transmission speed sensor simultaneously; as the code was for egr, but would only intermittently kick in the tss code (the car died in the middle of traffic 3 times before i could get the code to stay so we could find the problem). among looking online for the problem, it was common, but my dealer would not fix without the code. june, 2014, the brakes started pulsating on the car in low speeds. i would have to pump the brakes to get it to stop. twice, pumping the brakes at an intersection failed, and nearly resulted in a wreck with my daughter in the car. the abs and tc lights would come on intermittently. i took it to a mechanic: he evaluated each connection and cleaned them, where the abs harness connects to the main harness. he found no discrepancies. after 2 more months of dangerous driving, and a whole new set of brakes (all 4), online research prevailed once again. this problem was common; and suggested a rather cheap fix. the 18 in wire harness from the wheel speed sensor to the main harness had an issue. sure enough i, a woman, after being told the dealership didn't carry the part, ordered it online and replaced it in 15 minutes. no problems since then. may, 2015. what appeared to be a thermostat issue ended up being a coolant reservoir problem. the reservoir was broken, where the plastic nipple that comes out the bottom attaches with the hose. after i contacted all parts stores in the area, i was told while it was common for chevrolet trucks and equinox vehicles, the equinox part was no made available to the parts stores. i had to special order online, thank goodness it worked.

The temperature blend door is the problem on my vehicle. i do not have any heat, which mean i do not have defrosters. this is a dangerous situation, in which the internet is filled with complaints about this on this vehicle.. i don't know how it is not recalled. i was told my my local chevy dealership it could cost $4,000 to fix. i brought it to another mechanic that told me it is set up to fail, as it is cheaply made! is chevy waiting for someone to get killed when their defrosters suddenly fail. i used a plug in heater to defrost my windows this past winter because i don't have that kind of money to fix it. the problem with that is the heater kept blowing my fuses. this is a safety issue and should be addressed immediately!!

I have owned a 2006 chevy equinox since 2008. we recently noticed a swooshing fluid noise coming from the dash. when the car idles the temp light gauge comes on and the needle goes to hot. took it to bill jacobs chevrolet in joliet illinois today and the advised it has a leaky head gasket with a minimum cost to repair of $1500. after researching this on the internet, there have been numerous complaints from consumers with the same exact problem directed to gm and they have done nothing. many mechanics have said it is a design flaw and gm should be doing a recall. *tr

Ignition switch gets stuck and you can not turn the car on. sometime you can not get the key out and sometimes t feels like the pins in the switch are not dropping . this originally happened when we purchased the vehicle a couple of years ago and now happening again. *tr

I replaced the egr valve sensor and hose still getting a code 1404.i don't understand what the main problem could be unless it's the pcm causing problems and it has been changed as well. *tr

I have a chevrolet equinox lx and i am having problem with the abs and tracking control so i got the brakes replace and there still a bad grinding the same thing before i replace the brakes the abs and tracking control come on and off while i am driving and stay on while i am driving i have change my brake in 2014 when i first purchase the suv i did not have this problem was there a recall on this matter and if there was can someone get back with me or can gms help with this matter. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that while driving at 20 mph, the contact heard a ticking noise coming from the front of the vehicle. in addition, the contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to stop. the abs warning light illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 123,048.

I have no heat, yesterday, i did . this morning my heat will not work recirculation works fan controls work a/c works, after all of my hours of research, i know what the problem is, along with thousands of other equinox owners . its the vent door and actuator, i narrowed all down at first coolant thermostat etc. i found my result for a cheap piece of plastic on the vent door that breaks so often sure its a 70$ part but as a single father , i cannot afford a 1500.00$ shop fee for that, this is something chevy knows is wrong , and can be a very liable hazard to accidents ! i live in north dakota where it gets pretty darn cold , you lose your heat on a way to a kids hockey game 100 miles away on a friday night when snowing and 30 below zero yes could cause fatalities !! its widely spread across the board there are thousands of people with same problem , chevrolet knows this , they need to make it right before someone gets killed from it ! *tr

Ever since i got this vehicle i have always heard what sounds like water in the dash, i've been reading that it is a known problem and it contributes to the antifreeze which in some cases leaked out of the air vents into the vehicle. i've also had my heater blend door go bad and got that replaced. my check engine light comes on all the time because of the gas cap. leaking antifreeze some where and from what i read it goes into the engine heads and causes damage there. this is my daily drive and i drive about 50 miles a day 6 or 7 days a week. all i do is put money into it on parts since i got it. *tr

I was driving 55 mph down a road, and my car was completely fine, then my car slowed to 40mph, then completely shut off. i was able to pull over on the side of the road. i turned the car off and tried to turn it back on but nothing happened. i waited about ten minutes and tried again and it worked and ran fine afterwards. i have seen many other similar complaints about this and i am concerned with the safety of my vehicle.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the abs brake hub and wheel bearings failed on the front driver and passenger sides of the vehicle. the vehicle would shutter when attempting to stop. the contact mentioned that the abs light illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle made a beeping sound when the failure occurred. the vehicle was taken to a dealer. the technician confirmed that the abs hub and bearing needed to be replaced. the failure mileage was 58,000.

Driving down the road with the heat on and it wouldnt go higher then low and about 5 miles later i went higher on its own. about 1 minute later the heat started blowing and then stopped and now will not blow hot or cold air. *tr

I got in my car this morning and my fan wasn't working for my heater. which is dangerous because its winter and my windows are iced over. i looked up and a lot of people have had the same problem. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that when the headlights were activated, they did not fully illuminate. as a result, the contact's visibility was diminished. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the mechanic diagnosed that the head lights needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the vehicle was then taken to a dealer where it was confirmed that the head lights needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 160,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that there was an intermittent electrical short in which the vent controls failed to work for heat or cold air. the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 09v489000 (visibility). the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the technician replaced the motor blower, resistor, blower and pit tail; however, the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for further inspection. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 117,480.

I was driving down the road and the vehicle just shuts off and it takes along time to get it started again and this happens at least twice a day. *tr

I had left work, driven about 6 miles, shut engine off to fill with gas, got back in to crank engine and nothing - no lights on instrument panel. had hauled to garage, battery was put on slow charge over night, showed little low but would crank car, mfg replaced battery but 2 months later it would not crank again. put battery on charge overnight again. hasn't occurred again but found out someone else has same problem with trailblazer, he has to carry a jump box around with him.. local gm dealer has not found his problem either..what do we do trade in with dealer then let it become their problem? *tr

The heating system suddenly failed and blows cold air affecting the vehicles windshield defrosting ability. this is a manufacturer's defect. the problem impacts the ability of the car to defrost. as noted in a letter from gm's director of product investigations and safety to the nhtsa on december 23, 2009, the 2010 equinox was recalled since a manufacturer?s defect resulted in non-operational defrost systems that was a safety concern, could result in a crash, and violated federal motor vehicle safety standard 103. in other words, gm has admitted on another vehicle that manufacturer?s defects that cause in-operable defrost systems are their responsibility to replace. chevrolet equinox drivers are at stake. not having the ability to defrost your windshield could lead to traffic accidents vehicle damage, injury and possible death. i am requesting the nhtsa to investigate this and order gm to replace the defected part / parts and refund repair cost to those of us who have or will have to pay for these expensive repairs. *tr

Vehicle runs fine, shut it off it won't start. sometimes it will take 2 or 3 turns to start it other times 10 to 15 minutes to start it. replaced ignition cylinder, switch and tumblers, thinking this was it. no. no one can fine problem. this is a problem with other 2006 equinox from the forums i read. this is a safety issue, because it leaves people like me stranded. i have emailed chevrolet once already and told them if anything happens to me when i get stranded for my family to sue them. chevrolet told me to take my car to a dealer, i called and the person i talked to told me to bring it in and if the problem didn't happen while the car was there , they would charge me $ 85.00 per hr. , it doesn't happen every day , it might go a month without doing it and then it might do it 3 times in one day. i just bought this car january 2014. i hate to trade it in, because they will just sell it to someone and i don't want it to be someone with children and have this happen to them. so, in ending this complaint i hope that you will look into this 2006 equinox problem. thank you !! ( this gets scary to a 63 yr. women at nighttime ). *tr

The switch hangs up when trying to crank the auto. it keeps trying to crank the engine when you release the switch. *tr

Car wont start, turns over but have to put foot on gas to make it start. sputters for a few seconds and is then ok. sometimes it takes more than 1 time to start it. *tr

The heater is blowing out cold air, it's is definitely a safety issue. i have to drive to work with a blanket on my lap, heavy jacket and gloves. the blanket on the lap is not the smartest choice but i can not afford to pay somewhere between $800 - $1000 to get this fixed. i also have to have my children bring blankets so they stay warm. we live in a southern state but we still get cold here. i can't imagine living up north and dealing with this problem. needs to be fixed. *tr

Brakes lockup intermittently has caused vehicle to go out of control several times. i have spent over $700.00 and the problem continues to occur. *tr

When i turn on my turn signal either way, the high-beams come on. i though it might have been my doing, but i payed attention many times and it will always do it. *tr

Equinox overheated. we immediately replaced the thermostat and water pump. did not fix the problem. the equinox is currently in the shop, the tests showed the equinox has two cracked heads. *tr

Noticed that my car was not starting when cranked.\i thought it was the battery and changed it, but still having the problem. researched the internet and found that the powertrain/engine control modules were the issues in numerous chevy equinox which may be the reason for the car not starting. *tr

Once the vehicle was put into park the key got stuck in the ignition. *js

The issue with the hvac appears to be a common problem, no heat just cold air, defroster will not defrost windows but fogs them all up, which is really a problem @ 65 mph on the interstate. spoke to dealer about tsb # 11135 issued by gm may of 2012 and they could care less about what is contained in this bulletin. went back to dealer concerning cruise control just shutting off without warning at highway speeds, they could not get vehicle to replicate this (what no fault codes). intermittent no start when actually using key to start, dealer claims they could not replicate this also. it appears that the dealership is very good at not wanting to fix or able to replicate any of these issues. vehicle was bought march 25, 2014 with 99,704 miles on it, current mileage is just shy of 103,000. come on gm stand behind your product and tell your dealers to be truthful when resaling a vehicle that has a track record like this.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. while the vehicle was being serviced, the engine compartment caught fire. the fire was extinguished. the technician diagnosed that the injector o-ring failed. the vehicle was not repaired. a police and a fire report were not filed and no injuries were reported. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 120,381.

Heater and defroster are not working. blower works great but in the winter cold air does not defrost windshield. there is no warm air at all. this makes driving conditions very difficult in the cold weather. my wife depends on this car to get to work every day. i understand that the issue is a part that costs abaut $65 but the labor cost is abaut $1000 we cannot afford to pay that. chevrolet should step up and put a recall on for this issue. *tr

The heater is currently blowing out cold air. i have tried every setting to try to see if any of the settings help but always blows out cool/cold air. another costly repair to add to this vehicle. ave had numerous problems with this vehicle, the worst chevy model i have ever owned. have had this vehicle for 16 months have had numerous problems with this vehicle. *tr

The fan is my car only blows out cold air. not great when the weather is 25 degrees and snowing. really gm, step up to the plate. *tr

The heater blend door is broken. the cost of replacing the door is $1000 +. i cannot afford to get this problem fixed. this seems to be a very common problem in this model vehicle. i am so disappointed. *tr

I purchased a car from drivetime, in the year of 2012, a 2006 chevy equinox [awd]. on november 22, 2014, i was in my car and entering a blinf curve, when another car came head to head towards my suv. i turned to the right to keep from going head on with the car. there was a 6 foot drop ditch on my passenger side. i swirled to keep from going into the ditch and hit a telegram pole instead. i do not remember much, because i blink out for at least ten minutes, my nephew said. in the course of this hit and run accident, my airbags did not deploy. i was rushed to the hospital by ambulance. after i was released from the hospital, i called my mechanic to check my car to see if the damages can be fixed without using my insurance. to my shocked, he expressed that my airbag was never connected in my truck. i contacted drivetime dealership, they said it ws expressed in my contract that they did not warrant the airbag neither did they guarantee that the work. i entered a panic phase, and the nightmares never stop. i almost died because they sold me a truck with disconnected airbags. i am afraid to drive my car, because next time i might not be so lucky. the car is in the shop, and they are harassing me to pay the car not, and when will i get the car out of the shop. i asked them will they fix the airbag, they said no, and if i do not pay the car note that they would reposses my car, and it would effect my credit. i am afraid of this car. ii am disabled and i travel with a service dog [german sheppard]. she was hurt for a few days, after the incidence. *tr

The heater blows cold air and after having my '06 equinox to the gm dealership twice now (they said they fixed what the bulletin no.: 11135 said to fix) but the problem still exists and they said it's going to cost me $1085 to fix it. i say that gm needs to pay for this...i'm not the only one with the problem, there are hundreds of others with the same problem. *tr

I have a 2006 chevy equinox that the heater will only blow cold air , no heat , to fix the problem and this could cost me $1200, or $800, , i alredy replaced once and now have the same issue. *tr

We just purchased our 2006 chevy equinox on 11-15-2014 an after leaving the dealership we were caught in a snow storm and attempted to turn on the heat to warm up inside. the heat wasn't hot and the defrost would not work either and so need less to say we had to use a/c an crack the windows an constantly wipe windshield to be able to safely drive home. that being said i began to do research on the problem an as searching i am finding out that there are neuromas complaints of the chevy equinox having the same problem i have described. reading the complaints i have found out the repairs are costly and gm has not made any attempts to recall the faulty parts. an so i felt that i had a duty to step up an join the patrons who are also or have experienced the same problem. unfortunately gm needs to step up an take responsibility for the problems before someone is killed because of faulty parts. *tr

I started the car in the morning around 6:10 to take may daughter to the bus stop. i waited a few minutes for the car to get warm and before i went to pull off, i turned on the heat, the temp setting was set in the middle between hot and cold. i turned the knob all the way to heat and then turned the blower setting up. nothing but cold air. we sat at the bus stop and even after it came there was still no heat. later that morning i took my other children to school. i sit in a very long car pool line and drop them off at the front door. the entire trip was without heat. in the afternoon i repeat the morning by picking up the children without heat. the engine was heated up there was no reason that i knew of that the heater should not work. after taking the car to my mechanic i was informed that this is a very common problem and chevy has not done a recall. i was also informed of what this would cost me to repair and why.i can not believe this is due to a plastic part and requires the entire dashboard be taken apart. *tr

Heater / defrost system stopped working. only blowing cold air. live in idaho and temperatures get below zero. no way to defrost windshield causing a safety hazard. chevy dealership quoted repair of the heater vent door actuator at $1200.00, since the entire dash board needs to be removed. history shows several issues with door actuator malfunction. *tr

A little over a month ago, i began experiencing an issue with my 2006 chevy equinox. the heat stopped working. the fan would work and blow air - but no heat. i took my vehicle to a gm dealership to have them look at the issue. immediately upon telling them the symptoms, they diagnosed my vehicle without even looking at it. the service rep told me that it was "known issue" with the equinox, that almost 4 out of 5 vehicles of that make/model/year have the same problem. he told me the good news was that the part to fix it was only $65, but the bad news was that the labor was $1000. i was told that the hinge on the temperature blend door" was broken at the actuator and that the entire dash assembly would have to be removed to get to the broken part. i took my vehicle to another dealership and had almost the same answer - although, to their credit, they did actually look at the vehicle before diagnosing it. both of these gm/chevy dealerships shook their heads and almost laughed at me - saying that it was a "known issue". i decided that i shouldn't have to pay $1000 to fix a "known issue", so i called chevy customer service. keep in mind that my vehicle is sitting at the dealership during all this. after more than a week, chevy tells me that my warranty expired (i was 20k miles over the warranty) and that there is nothing they can do about it. they convince the dealership to knock 10% off my bill. gee... thanks. *tr

We purchased this vehicle used for our college student. we bought this vehicle from seeker toyota in st. robert mo. two days after purchase the. brake system on the front passenger side locked up. this was supposedly inspected by the dealership. we replaced the calipers, rotors, brakes pads, and thought the problem was fixed, less than 2 months later it locked up again and tried to catch fire. now have to fix again. the heater stopped working about a week after purchase, the cd player stopped working the day after purchase. we were told there was no warranty after spending nearly $5000 for this vehicle. we feel like we were ripped off and why isn't the brake problems and heat issues not on the recall list. *tr

06 chevy equinox lt2, heat started blowing cold air. i didn't know the problem but fortunately i went into my onstar account to look for diagnosis but since service engine light did not come on it couldn't tell me. but while in my account it was showing active warranty. it showed me there was an active extended warranty from gm, covering actuator door default. all equinox owners are covered to 120,000 miles or 1/1/2016.....so if you have this issue with heat blowing cold take it to authorized chevy gm dealer because they have to take the whole dash out to fix a 10.00 part, the labor charge is $2600 my dealer told me. also if you paid for this issue out of pocket they will reimburse you. google this issue , there is a special bulletin number for this. get that number and call your dealer!!!!! they won't tell you it's covered and charge you because most of the service managers don't even know it exists. now that's not rite.....they should have been informed of this being covered, it's not fair to the consumer. *tr

Tried to clear windshield of frost. only cold air came out of vent. same cold air on all hvac settings. *tr

All interior and exterior lights will flicker when started and will sometimes do it when breaks are applied. does not start on first try sometimes. sounds like it is starting but just stops. *tr

Since this car has only 29,000 miles and so much is going on . sunroof leaked, problems w/ windows, not the heating and cooling doesn't work , i just had it towed because the battery was dead. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the heater failed to defrost the windows. the failure occurred on numerous occasions. the dealer stated that the blend door needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

I have taken my car to tow different gm dealers regarding abs/traction control issues. i have spent $1000.00 and the gm technicians cannot correct the issue. they have replaced the wheel sensor & the hub on the front passenger side and nothing seems to work. the abs system is constantly activating during normal braking/driving and some times interferes with stopping. the vehicle has been for repairs at porter chevrolet, newark, delaware and recently nucar connection in new castle, delaware. the latest repair was done by nucar, the car was at the dealer form august 29 to september 2nd, 2014. the car is a 2006 equinox vin [xxx]. i have seen many forums/blogs with equinox owners experiencing the same issue. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

It was very hard to apply brakes. they did not work. the abs and tc lights on dash board come on intermittently. the car at low speed hit a post due to brakes not working. this problem could lead to more dangerous situations. *tr

The ignition gets stuck. *tr

This vehicle has been difficult to crank, you have to manipulate the steering column, and repeatedly try to crank it. key is difficult to remove. on sept 29, 2014, the key came out of ignition while in drive. i reported to gm at 18002221020 at 8am on sept 30, to , who took details, and said a sr. service advisor would call me in 24-48 hours. no one did. i called gm back today and spoke to a hispanic man, who said [xxx] is the sr. advisor assigned but she is not available at this time. i left a voice mail for her. i also contacted riverside chevrolet in wetumpka alabama, and was told a service person would call me back. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. while driving various speeds, the right turn signal mechanism would illuminate continuously when activated. the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. in addition, the driver side power window failed to operate. the contact also mentioned that the driver side headlight bulb was replaced six times. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the vin and failure mileage were unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. when the contact attempted to stop the vehicle, it stalled without warning. the vehicle was able to restart after several attempts. the contact also stated that the key would not release from the ignition. the contact would have to turn the key several times before it would release. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who repaired the ignition and replaced the keys, but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vin was unavailable. the approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

This vehicle was involved in a rollover accident and the air bags didn't come out and the seat belt on driver side had no give. this accident resulted in a death and two serious emergencies to the front passenger and the rear passenger located behind the passenger...updated 09-25-14 *bf *tr

The equinox was at a dead stop waiting for an oncoming car to pass so a left turn could be made. a distracted driver rear ended our vehicle at about 55 mph causing our vehicle to spin 180 degrees into the opposing lane of traffic. as a result of the impact both front reclining seats broke into a permanent recline position; the front passenger sustained a back injury and the child in a child restraint seat in the back seat behind the passenger seat was struck on the knee and forehead by the front passenger seat. the driver sustained an injury to the right leg. *tr

Failure of the hvac blend door [1] has made defrosting the forward windshield in cold temperatures impossible. this is a safety issue because of the limiting of visibility and in violation of standard 103 [2] from the u.s. department of transportation. gm has admitted a design flaw in the hvac blend door actuator in that a dealer replacement uses an updated hvac blend door actuator which more accurately limits the rotational travel. the failure of the hvac blend door occurs because the original faulty designed hvac blend door actuator travels too far causing structural stress on the blend door which eventually leads to premature failure of the blend door. this results in vent air not passing over the heat core, therefore making defrosting of the windshield not possible in cold conditions. *tr

Was on my way to work driving about 25mph at approximately 100 ft from a stop light i lightly tapped my brake. immediately my anti lock brake came on and the vehicle was still moving at the same speed. i press the brake all the way down to the floor and the car would not stop the brake completely disabled . as i got within about 30 ft of the red light the car stopped and the brake was engaged. it was a dry day the road was smooth there is no reason the anti lock brake should come on. today 9/9/14 i picked up my daughter from school . as i proceeded to exit the school going about 10mph the antilock brake came on disabling the brake. i press the break all the way down to the floor the vehicle would not stop. i put the car in neutral and it rolled and came to a stop. it's very dry and there is no reason why the anti lock brake should come on. i called general motors and was told that this car never had any recalls and that my car was out of warranty therefore it's my responsibility to have it repaired. i told the rep that i will report it because this is a serious safety issue. *tr

Our 2006 equinox has had our engine shut down on us several times between april 3rd thru sept. 4th of 2014. it has shut down twice while at a stop and about 4 times while driving. after 1-2 minutes, the car will start back up. it seems it could be dangerous if the car shuts down while driving 50-60 miles per hour and there is no where to pull over and a car behind you may not notice that your car has shut down and may not stop quick enough. at times, the brakes are hard to stop the car and the steering wheel is hard to turn when the engine shuts down. *tr

The engine failed. this is mechanic report from chevy dealership:" the technician performed diagnosis and found misfire on the number 4 cylinder. the exhaust lifter is collapsed causing noise and not operating, also heard a lower end knock from rod bearings,suspect loss of oil pressure at one time to be the cause of internal damage. with the upper and lower internal noises,recommend engine replacement to avoid further repairs due to being run on low oil pressure. ". i had to pay to replace the engine. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle vibrated violently. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the entire drive shaft bearing needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 76,000.

Total power steering failure at any speed ,almost caused an accident . it was like trying to drive a bus ! please make them recall the power steering motor before someone gets killed ! if my wife was driving there would have been an accident . *tr

After stopping when driving longer distances the front left brake would fail to disengage, so that the brake would remain on when trying to drive on interstate. i took it to a dealership to have it checked and discovered that the brake line was collapsing when hot preventing brake fluid to brake. the left one went bad first, but by the time i found out what the problem was i had to have the rotor, caliper and pads all replaced also. after it was replaced everything was great for about 30 days and then the right one started having the same problem. so i had the right brake line replaced immediately and it corrected the problem with no additional costs. we had a very rainy spring so as long as there was water on the road the brake would function properly because the water would keep it cool, but on dry days it would stick. it finally got to the point that it was just stuck all the time no matter what the weather was. it was the first time i had ever heard of a brake line collapsing shut... the vehicle had 69,000 miles on it when purchased it now has 82,000 miles and the starter just started sticking a few days ago when attempting to start it. i still love the way it handles and drives though.

The ignition switch would lock up and sometimes it turns over continuously, like it is stuck. the air condition blower has stopped working 3 times. it would smell like something is burning but the switch actually would be burning out. i hear others that have chevrolet vehicles have had similar problems. my husband has a 2007 chevrolet colorado and we have replaced the blower twice in it in last than a year. *tr

All is good until the reduce engine power and traction control light comes on then you can go about 10mph - also know as "limp mode", which around here would be "run me over" mode. this is dangerous and i have been very fortunate to not get hit when it has happened. october 11, 2008: 45,000 miles replace throttle body assembly march, 2011: 82,000 miles replace throttle body assembly august 2014: 125,142 miles replace throttle body assembly this is ridiculous. this repair at dealership is $700.00 each time. this is a part that should never have an issue to the point the my dealer actually says i have the only car they have ever had to change out let alone change out three times. *tr

The abs and traction control dash lights come on. turning off the engine and restarting it occasionally fixes the problem. after a few weeks the lights become persistent and shutting off and restarting the engine no longer fixes the problem. sometimes when driving around 10-15 mph, the brakes are extremely difficult to push and stopping the car becomes a frightening experience. i had my mechanic replace the entire abs hub assembly and that fixed the problem for about a month. the problem has now returned and is worse than before.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the key could be removed from the ignition while operating the vehicle. the contact also stated that it was difficult to enter the key in the ignition and to be removed on numerous occasions. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 105,000.

The abs and t/c lights come on after driving. if the car has been turned off, and you turn the car back on, the lights will not come on while driving around or under 10mph, but the symptoms are that the brakes will grind and be very hard to push, very dangerous when braking behind somebody waiting to pull out of a driveway into a busy intersection. after accelerating to 20mph or faster, the brake issue might go away, but the abs/traction control lights will come on. the problem is known for the 2006 chevy equinox to be an issue with the pigtail wiring harness. i urge you to review the forum documenting these issues at http://chevroletforum.com/forum/equinox-23/2006-chevy-equinox-lt-abs-traction-control-light-problems-41758/ for supporting evidence. chevrolet is charging people for repairs of unnecessary parts in order to make money while they knowingly know the issue deserves a recall. *tr

I bought my car from a gm dealership in hanford, ca after just i took my used 2006 equinox home and went out the start it that night it would not start key kept getting stuck, also a very rough idle, ignition switch issue i would have to fight with it from time to time did leave me stranded i called the dealership they had be bring it in the looked at and did nothing took it back again and they cleaned the throttle body? but did not look at the ignition issue because they advisor said there was no due bill for it also 3 months later my abs and trac control light was on i took it to a different service shop in visalia ca and they found that i needed a rear hub and senor also a alignment paid almost 400.00,and still did not fix the issue they were helpful and told me that there tons of issue with my make and model regarding this make and model to take it to the place i got it to see if they can help me, it was horrible to drive spoke with a sales manager i told them about the ignition issue and abs & trac control light, they got it in there shop to check it out and gave me a rental to use to get back and forth to work, called to pick up they had a 600. 00 dollars bill for me!!! and still did not fix the ignition !!! it did it the problem in front of the sales manager and he said oh wow i refuse to pay that amount i just paid 300.00 he told me when another manager comes back we can make a deal, i feel that i was sold a car that is unsafe for me and my family!! i can drive and go down a rough road or my leg hit the keys and my keys will fall out of the ignition and the car is still operating !!! and they will not fix it its just unbelievable!!! *tr

In the last month my 2006 equinox's engine has failed 5 times, 3 times while sitting at intersections and twice while driving down the road. all 5 times the lights have gone on the dash and then all power to the engine has been lost. it takes a good minute before the engine will turn over again. we have taken the car to the shop for extensive work (including wheel bearings and ignition switch) and they have not been able to fix or even pinpoint the problem. i know that the 2005 equinox was recalled for this issue and want to know when the '06 will be added to the list??? *tr

Tl* 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.

I first reported to chevrolet in 2011 that my ignition/key in my 2006 equinox would get "stuck". it wouldn't turn and i'd spend sometimes several minutes just trying to get the key to turn so i could start the car. i sometimes had to tap the key forward with a screwdriver handle. i reported this issue because i found numerous complaints from other people reporting the same issue. chevrolet simply said thanks for telling us that you and many many others are having the same issue but we're not going to do anything about it. now i have a problem with the blower fan not working. it seems this is a commonly reported issue as well but i cant seem to find an actual service bulletin on the blower resistor motor/fan problem. i'm just so disappointed in chevy! can't they at least offer free labor if you buy the parts or something? when issues are widely reported??? *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that after numerous attempts, the vehicle failed to start. the contact also stated that the key could be removed while it was on accessory mode. additionally, the contact stated that the a/c and the heater blower relay was melted and burned. the failure occurred on three occasions. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 125,800. updated 11/12/14*lj

On 2 different occasions a few weeks apart the car went dead while in operation. the 1st time i was going around a curve, the 2nd time had just reached 55mph on the hwy and set the cruise. for the past few weeks started fine in the mornings but has trouble starting on next tries, and gets harder each time. now i have a dead battery from trying to start the vehicle! *tr

Was driving home after driving student to high school and smoke started coming from the area of the ignition/steering column and it smelled like something was burning. i am leaving it at chevy dealers for investigation into what is causing the issue. i have had starting problems in the past month on occasion. *tr

Problem with abs system. when stopping at low speeds ( 5mph) the abs system engages every time. we have had all brake pads, shoes, rotors, and disc replaced. still have the problem. have seen a lot of the same issues appearing on internet forums. as this is a safety issue how many complaints do we need before a recall is issued. will it take a death? since g.m. has so many recalls now why not include this. *tr

While applying the brake, it pulsated and the abs/traction control light came on. we took it to the chevrolet dealer we purchased it from for repair. they replaced the left front wheel speed sensor/hub assembly and the front brake pads and resurfaced the rotors. approximately one week later, the same issue occurred again with the abs/traction control light on again. the abs/traction control light is on. as you brake, the brakes pulsate like they are trying to adjust themselves. this is scary as you fear you are not going to stop or rear end someone every time you drive the vehicle. we need to trade this vehicle in, but who wants something chevrolet won't or can't fix? *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the ignition switch housing broke. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the technician diagnosed that the ignition housing needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 83,000 and the current mileage was unknown. updated 08/27/14*lj updated 09/17/2014 *js

Engine light came on and the car is hard to start. i took the car back to the dealership and had it tested. they said it is on because of the gas cap. i was told to replace the gas cap and that would solve the issue with the starting. they reset the light. i bought a new gas cap. light came back on. it is till on and having problems starting. no more chevrolets for me. *tr

I had been having issues with the car starting properly and the key getting stuck in the ignition. the dealer couldn't find anything wrong. then one evening, i drove to a store and turned my car off. came back and it wouldn't start. called roadside assistance and they though it was the battery, but it wasn't. had it towed to the dealer and was told it had a bad starter. i had to by a new starter. *tr

Water swishing noise in dash area. increasing difficulty turning key in ignition switch. must pull it out, turn it over and push up and turn to get it to start car. at 65,000 miles door flap on a/c heater failed, weather was 15-20 degrees f in december and caused heater and defrost system to fail. we, incurred a $1400 repair bill for a $129 part, labor expensive as part is "difficult to get to" . many other complaints for these same issue are posted on-line. does someone have to get in a serious accident or die before they recall any of these? *tr

I was driving on the interstate (out of state - hours away from home), which had a steep grade and all of a sudden the lights on the dash came on and the car began to slow down. i was able to pull over on the side of the road. had to have the car towed to the nearest dealership. ended up having to get a new engine ( well warranty company put in used engine that had 40,000 miles on it). had to rent a car to get home and to get back to pick up the car weeks later. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the abs and traction light warning indicator illuminated. also, the contact mentioned that when the brakes were engaged the vehicle made a loud grinding noise. the vehicle had been taken to the dealer twice and the mechanic replaced the left front hub bearing, the wiring harness and connected the lose connection speed sensor. the failure recurred for the fifth time and an independent mechanic replaced the front brakes. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 110,000.

Purchased my equinox in 2006 new at 12,000 miles serpentine belt broken,window has jumped going up and down since the day of purchase took back to the dealer but they couldn't find a problem.at 110000 miles the heat stop working.then by summer the a/c went too.and car has always had ignition issues my car will stay running even when you take the key from the ignition completely.gm doesn't care about car owners only profit... going back to ford... *tr

Bought vehicle used in 2012 ( june 26) and 1-2 months later had to replace ignition switch as key would not turn over. still have issues with ignition switch not turning over intermittently so we leave key in ignition and lock with the remote controller. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that while making a right turn, the steering wheel seized and the contact had to apply extreme force to the steering wheel. additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle would slip gears intermittently. the vehicle was towed to the contacts residence. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 04v302000 (power train). the approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

2006 chevrolet equinox. now has 095431 miles on it and this started around the 83k miles point. key will not rotate from off position to on position, thus the car can not be started and this ha. this appears to be a known problem with several chevrolet vehicles utilizing happened multiple time. the same ignition cylinder; however chevrolet has failed to address please advise. *tr

Passenger side tire/wheel brake locked up. not able to drive in any gear. appeared to be brakes locked up. possible fire danger. wheel got so hot it melted off the plastic hub cap cover. smelled of burning plastic/brake. trying to get safety eval by gm delaership this week. this is a very dangerous vehicle. nhtsa: request your review to recommend immediate recall; found same problem across the internet this morning. help.... *js

Same as reported below, abs issues, ignition switch, over heating, water sound in dash, blend door issues. only have 80k on car but problems surpass value. why are there no recalls for equinox? *tr

Our car ignition from day one has been an issue .there are times you try to start it wont .we took it back to dealer they told me i didn't know how to start my car,one time the ignition shut off while driving ,onstar came on and had me go outside car and redo fuel cap,then turn key on with out starting ,finally she had me restart car. we still have ignition issues ,i even contacted gm though email got no response. they seem not to care. *tr

A. i began to notice that at times the car would not start the first time i turned the key. i would have to turn the key to off position and try again, this could sometimes take a couple of times. the dealer did state that it was indeed the ignition switch. b. we also have an issue with the ignition when you turn it over it continues to try to start after it is running. the only way to make is stop is to step on the gas. c. when the car is shut off with the wipers or heater or even the radio on; when we start the equinox, there is smoke coming out of the steering wheel area. it has a burning smell with it. very dangerous. just last week, i had my equinox on with the air, and smoke came out of the steering wheel area while it was running idle. d. in the colder weather, there is frost on my inside front windshield. all windows are up, and there is no reason for this. this vehicle needs to have a massive recall as there are many issues going on with it. i would hate to see someone get hurt but i could see it happening if something is not done to correct these issues. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the power steering suddenly malfunctioned making the steering wheel very difficult to turn. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the electric power steering motor had malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the defective. the failure mileage was 60,000. p

Temp door actuator broke leaving me without heat to defrost windows. repair cost of door $50.00 cost of labor $1200.00. the door is made of cheap plastic but the entire firewall must be remove to replace part. then my engine blew 1 year later. cost $1700.00. now my engine blew again. *tr

Abs and traction control lights dash board indicators came on and the abs brakes began to pulse suddenly. the pulsing would happen at any time (dry or wet surface and at any speed). when vehicle was turned off and restarted, the abs and traction control dash lights would be off but would light up again in a short while. took vehicle to firestone. first, one set of hub bearings was replaced. when that didn't solve the problem, the other set of hub bearings were replaced. that didn't solve the problem either, so both sets were replaced again in case of a faulty part. that still didn't solve the problem, so the electrical was rewired. this worked for about 2 weeks but now the lights are lit and the brakes are pulsing again. i have been on an unofficial chevrolet forum and it seems this is a recurring problem with the equinox. what is chevy doing to solve this problem and why hasn't a recall been issued? *tr

I am a owner of a 2006 equinox, i have noticed the change in shifts when i am driving. it's like the transmission is shifting and jerks the car this has been an on going problem for a few weeks now. it stalled out on me one while i was in traffic and the key was stuck in the ignition hard for me to turn key to restart. i took it to a local dealership numerous times and they said nothing was wrong. finally this past weekend i almost wrecked someone in front of me because of the jerking and i took it to the dealership once again, they finally gave me a diagnosis said i need to get my ignition switch replaced which is a large amount to fix. this is very unsafe for families and i can see accidents happening. this vehicle should definitely be recalled as well ! i have contacted gm but no replies. *tr

The abs and traction control warning lights came on and stayed on. the brake pedal vibrated at each stop. *tr

2006 chevrolet equinox. key will not rotate from off position to on position, thus the car can not be started. the problem is with the ignition cylinder presumed, as the factory key is incapable of even being rotated to the on position. a second factory issued key that has been sparingly used since purchased was substituted for the original (problem key). this second key appeared to have resolved the problem, for the first two weeks of use, however now this new key will not work at all either. based on my research via the web, this appears to be a known problem with several chevrolet vehicles utilizing the same ignition cylinder; however chevrolet has failed to address this known problem. *tr

I began to notice that at times the car would not start the first time i turned the key. i would have to turn the key to off position and try again, this could sometimes take a couple of times. i have had it to the dealer while it was under warranty over and over and they said they could not repeat the complaint. then finally in 2013 they did and stated that it was indeed the ignition switch which would cost a good amount to get fix. they also showed me that while the key is in running position that it could be removed from the ignition. with the latest of many recalls on the gm vehicles i believe the equinox should also be included in this as they experience the same problem. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated while driving approximately 70 mph, the abs and trac warning indicators remained illuminated. the brake pedal and accelerator pedal vibrated whenever depressed. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and authorized dealer for diagnosis. the repairs consisted of the replacement of both of the front wheel bearings, sensors and the cv-booster. the failure persisted after the repairs were performed. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

The blend door on the heated is broken. i see there have been numerous complaints concerning this. is there a recall on this? if not why isn't there? i see you issued a recall on the 2010 equinox for this problem. my daughter who is a college students drives this car and can't afford the $1000+ to repair it. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. while decelerating to stop the vehicle, the contact felt the brake pedal vibrate excessively. the traction control and abs warning indicators illuminated intermittently. the failure occurred whenever the vehicle was in use. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic on three occasions. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vehicle had not been repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 109,000.

It would chug when i started it and check engine light came on. i took it in to a dealership to get fixed and they said there is a big crack in the egr valve piping. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that while the passenger was seated in the front seat, the front passenger's side air bag warning light illuminated. the contact indicated that the failure was intermittent. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure but no solution was offered. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 20,000.

My airbag did not deploy when the car hit the tree. it hit so hard the back tires came completely off the ground. *tr

We have had repetitive problems with the abs brakes kicking in and the vehicle not wanting to stop. have had it serviced 3 times in 4 months. (have only owned the car for 6 months). replaced both front wheel abs sensors and the last time the abs control module was replaced and now it is doing the same thing again. it is a persistent problem but the sensor lights only come on intermittently. we have not even put 3000 miles on the vehicle since we have owned it. from looking online we have found that we are one of many people that have had the same issue. when it is dealing with a brake issue i cannot believe that chevy has not issued a recall. we also have an issue with the ignition when you turn it over it continues to try to start after it is running. the only way to make is stop is to step on the gas. again by looking online i see that this too is a consistent problem. i really like the car but at this point i am so frustrated with taking it into the shop all of the time and having them not be able to tell me what needs done to fix it. *tr

I have an 06 chevy equinox. over the past month it has been randomly shutting off as you are driving. the first time i was at a stop light and it shut off. after a few tries to start it back up i called my husband he came to get me and it started back up. we took it to our mechanic that day. he saw nothing wrong. there was no code that came up to identify a problem. since then it has shut off multiple time while in motion. the engine will shut down and the tc light will come. i found this forum and read other comments of this happening. i live in florida and have to go over a bridge every day to go to work. i am scared this might happen while on the bridge or highway. gm should really look in to this problem if it is happening to more than a few people. i don't have money to give away if no problem can be seen by a mechanic nor can i afford a new car. some one please help or give me an answer. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. the contact had shut off the vehicle and exited when the vehicle independently restarted without the key being in the ignition. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was awaiting diagnosis of the failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 99,000.

En breaking 90% of the time.when i was coming to a stop on the freeway my steering column started vibrating and continues to do so . when starting truck the ignition keeps going as if the truck is on repeat start. sometimes when i turn the ignition off the truck stays on. *tr

2006 equinox overheated causing car to quit on interstate, had to be towed, rent a car, rent a motel room, had my car towed to chevrolet service tallahassee, was told that had head gasket problem ext cost 2400.00 if no other problems so i had car towed home, had to pay for trailer and gas, took to local mechanic he verified what chevrolet dealer had said est cost at this point $2000.00 may be more if other damages found, researched online found there are multiple complaints regarding this problem for this year equinox called gmc was told had i took it to chev. dealership they might could have helped me get discount but could not help me because i took it took local mechanic. this car is a big danger me and my grandkids could have been killed we barely made it off the interstate. gmc needs to step up to the plate and take responsibility. *tr

Heater stopped working on vehicle making it impossible to defrost my front window. this creates a driving hazard due to foggy window. this can happen in cold or humid weather so it is an issue that needs to be addressed by gm, especially since they are aware of the problem. *tr

The heater vent door has become inoperable resulting in no heat entering the cabin. i understand this is happening to many other people but yet no recalls have been issued by gm (only service bulletins). this is a flawed design and is a hazardous safety issue during an ice/snow event. the vehicle also began overheating for no apparent reason (even after replacing the water pump, thermostat & flushing the system). these symptoms all began shortly after the heating problem matured. related or not, there are many other people out there that are experiencing similar problems with similar (major) expense in trying to resolve the issue(s). there is something flawed in the design of this coolant/heating system and gm should be held accountable!! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the ignition switch was replaced in 2010. most recently, the vehicle stalled sporadically and lost steering. additionally, the vehicle would intermittently fail to start and the contact would have to turn the key continuously. the manufacturer was contacted and advised that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 88,859 and the approximate mileage was 130,000. updated 04/29/14 ma the consumer stated the back lock cylinder intermittently turned freely. updated 05/2/2014 *js

One day i noticed the brakes were harder than normal to push to stop the car and then my abs/traction control lights would come on, when they did the car would brake fine. this now happens on a daily basis. sometimes the lights come on as soon as i start the car and sometimes it takes a few minutes of driving for the lights to come on, until they do, braking is scary. both front hubs, both front sensors, rotors and pads have been replaced and still abs/traction control light coming on. also had all four tires air pressure checked. all of this work has been performed by a licensed mechanic and he is now stumped. i have been reading other complaints on different sites with the same problem and no resolution. *tr

I purchased this vehicle used from a local mazda dealership in august of 2010. at the time of the purchase i noticed the ignition switch would partially jammed when trying to start. i took it back to the dealership and they put graphite in the switch. it still jams to this day. i was curious if this could be related to the recall i recently read about. *tr

Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the water pump failed. the water pump was repaired but the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken back to an authorized dealer, who then advised that the head gasket would need replacing. the vehicle was not further repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 68,000. kmj

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, the brake pedal began to pulsate when pressure was applied. the vehicle failed to decelerate even after the brakes were applied repeatedly. the emergency brake was engaged in order to stop the vehicle. in addition, the traction and abs warning indicators were illuminated intermittently. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic ten times where the front brakes and bearings were replaced but the failure persisted after the repairs were performed. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 85,000. updated 04/22/14*lj the consumer stated the vehicle was fixed. updated 04/24/14

I have had all kind of trouble out of this vehicle. first it was the wheel bearings. change one an not long after have to change another. have changed about 4. three on one wheel an one on the other. and now have to change another that i can tell. then it started with brakes recently. they would stick. had brakes replaced that didn't fix the problem. brake lights came on vehicle. then went off haven't came on since but brakes have stuck more than one time. very dangerous. now to get with the air in the vehicle that i have seen several complain about. while car is sitting still the vehicle will stay warm an warm air blowing out. where it has been cold when driving the car the temp would go down on vehicle making the air blow out cool an i about freeze to death driving. windows fog up fast. need a recall if so many people are have the same issue/issues. can cause major problems if not addressed or fixed. i don't let me kids ride in the car with me anymore cause of this. *tr

The car is over heating excessively and it has also affected the heating system in my car. i was told by chevrolet in brodheadsville, pa that it would cost me $2,800.00. this price is extremely high. upon doing research, chevrolet, equinox have been know to have problems with the head gasket. they need to do a recall on all of the cars. *tr

Vehicle has no heat or defrost. took to shop. shop stated blend door is broken and actuator needs replaced. shop has to dissemble the entire vehicle dash to access and replace the 2 parts to the cost of $1030.00. majority of costs $750 is labor to dissemble and reassemble the entire dash to replace 2 simple parts that total about $280 for gm. as i am finding out this is a recurring event with a substantial number of equinox vehicle owners. *tr

Heater is blowing cold air and defroster is not working. went on-line and saw that hundreds of others are having this same issue. when it rains this poses as a safety issue due to the defroster not working. can you please recall since there are so many with the same issue. *tr

Hit a one ton low bed dump truck, the whole front end of my suv was demolished, my airbags didn't deploy and i ended up with really bad whiplash from the accident, to where i'm still in major pain! wondering if there was a lawsuit against this? never dealt with a wreck this bad, i was just curious! *tr

The heater started blowing cold air while driving not allowing the windshield to defrost and limiting visibility. i had to pull over multiple times to wipe windshield down to see so i could get home. nearly caused an accident. *tr

I live in florida, so i don't need the heater that often. last year when it got cold, i turned on the heater and got nothing but cold air blowing out. i took my vehicle to get it looked at and was told it would probably cost around $1000 - $1500 to fix. they would probably have to pull out the whole dash and it was very labor intensive. when i look on the internet, i see numerous people with the same problem. i would think chevrolet would do a recall. i guess if they ignore it, that is a lot of money they will be saving. *tr

Was idling in car at military check point to get to school in 2012 and fans under hood got loud to cool it down. went dead several times. let sit 45 minutes. checked radiator and was full of water. barely made it home, going dead all the way. took to dealer and said could not find problem at all charged me over $100 to check it. for months it would do this off and on. then the fan under the hood started coming on and would not go off. then the car would run when i turned the key off. now in january 2014, the heater is blowing cold air and i have no defrost and the engine temp. gauge is all of the way to hot. i can only run it for 15 minutes then it goes dead and i have to wait 45 minutes for it to cool down to go another 45 minutes. really bad for me because it take me 30 minutes to get to work so i have to add another 45 minutes.....that's there and then 45 extra home. *tr

Herd a grinding noise and felt like the transmission was stuck in a gear. brought the truck to ogden car care where i was told it's a wheel bearing on the left and that the car is pulling emissions codes bring it to chevy. so i brought the truck to sunrise chevrolet were they confirmed a bad wheel bearing and no emissions codes were showing up. so i took it to my mechanic at route 66 tire and auto were he told me it has a broken axel and was only being held on by the cv boot. he also stated that if the boot would have come off the truck could have been a terrible crash costing the lives of its occupants and other dri i ers on the road. *tr

Heater is blowing cold air and defroster is also not working. went on-line and see that hundreds of others have this costly but more importantly safety issue (can't see out of window because defroster doesn't work). i've been cutoff because i have no warranty but this seems to be a bigger problem such as a total recall.

Over heating blew all water out had wrecker take to lynn smith dealership for repairs !st time . took back to lynnsmith heating up again ,could not find problem 2nd time .over heated on dec 15 th ,replaced thermostat good for to days over heated a 3rd time blue all warer out again and would not restart a real problem car not running and payments wont stop coming. *tr

I have a 2006 equinox after i drive it and it sits for awhile...30 mins or so ....it doesn't want to start again....i have read several people complaining about this problem. *tr

2006 equinox is possessed. i woke up at 2:30am to my equinox running in my driveway with no keys in the ignition. i had to put the keys in it and move it forward in order to shut it off. it must have ran for awhile as it was warm inside. it also unlocked itself when this happened. *tr

The blend door broke and was replaced for only $50 due to carmax dealer warranty. now my car has 115k miles on it and the heater is blowing cold air again. i believe it's the same problem, a broken blend door. i can't believe i have to replace it again! this needs to be addressed. this is a huge safety issue that needs to be recalled.

Blender door broke no heat to defroast windows.

The heat in the vehicle has quit and after investigating, we believe that the heater door in the dash could be broken. my 16 year old new driver was operating the vehicle and the windows fogged up and would not defrost. i saw that tsb 11135 was released for equipment relacement but only for limited age and mileage. it is a $35 part that requires the entire dash to be disassembled resulting in over $1000 in labor costs. this should be replaced regardless of mileage on vehicle because of the safety hazards if operating the vehicle at normal speeds and the windows fog up or frost over.

When accelerating from 0 to 10 mph, the transmission cuts out and the vehicle jerks and bucks like it wants to die. this happens all the time from soon after i bought it new. this occurs sometimes when pulling out on the highway and i have to quickly pull my foot off of the gas to make it stop and push it again. when you're already pulling out into traffic, it is a safety hazard if you don't react quickly. i have investigated this online and all i can find is that the drivetrains were made this way and gm acknowledges it and says it's normal. i thought it was because mine was a 4 cylinder motor, but i have found that is happening with all motor types. this is not safe at all! if the car does actually die one of these times, i will probably be hit and injured. please investigate and have a safety recall initiated.

While driving, either just getting into the car and pulling out of a parking space or having driven for a distance, when pushing on the breaks to stop the vehicle, they grind and the car doesn't stop. sometimes, there is just a grinding sound and i don't bother pushing on the breaks because i know that they will not work. i took it to a shop and was told that my breaks looked fine. i will drive for a while and it may not happen again for days. then it starts up again....the grinding. it is sometimes accompanied by the tc and/or the abs light illuminating on the dashboard. once i cut the car off and restart, the light(s) may go out. i have taken the car into the shop (both a dealer repair and an independent repair shop) and was told that they couldn't tell what the problem is. they have mentioned that the issue could be electrical, but none can confirm. research on this site confirms that it is not just my vehicle. i do regular maintenance on my vehicle and yet this still happened. chevy needs to take a look at this and provide a solution. this is dangerous. *tr

Loss heat,air temperature blend door failing to operate. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, there was sudden loss of engine power as the traction control warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the electrical connections needed to be repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure and current mileage was 53,000.

I was stopped at a stop sign when my vehicle completely shut down, completely. no power to the console or anything else. i couldn't even turn on my hazard lights. i was afraid that someone going to hit me because it was dark. *tr

2006 equinox: my heater blows cold air. upon research, i've learned that i am among hundreds, if not thousands, who had have had the same problem which stems from a broken blend door. i strongly believe that this is a serious safety issue. my front windows do not defrost on cold mornings, creating a significant driving hazard on the roads. i am aware that a service bulletin was released in june of 2012 to address the issue and offer repair at no charge. however, the bulletin only covers vehicles €œwithin 10 years of the date your vehicle was originally placed in service or 120,000 miles, whichever occurs first€. that said, i would like to address my concern for vehicle owners such as myself whose mileage/years have exceeded those specified in the paragraph. please help me understand why chevrolet would be willing to repair some vehicles with this issue, but not all. especially if the company knows that their product is at an extremely high risk of putting the lives of its drivers in danger. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis but they were unable to duplicate the problem. the manufacturer was not notified. the approximate failure mileage was 59,000. updated 01/07/14*lj updated 1/14/2014 *js

My 2006 chevy equinox has now had three separate incidences of spontaneous engine turn over. the first was in may of 2012, next in april 2013, followed by august 2013. on each occasion; the car was parked and locked at the time that it spontaneously started. with each event i had to put the key in the ignition, put the car in reverse, move it a couple feet, followed by shifting to drive and moving forward. it was only then that i was then able return the car to park and turn off the engine. my car is not equipped with a remote starter kit, and never had one in the past. i have no idea why the car started on it's own, and certainly consider this to be a safety issue. *js

Heater stopped blowing hot air. after diagnosis by certified technician i was informed that the actuator for the heater blend door is not working properly/damaged. after researching the issue it became clear that there have been several hundred safety complaints filed in regards to this issue. a resolution needs to be attained as the repair cost for this item is around $1000. a recall needs to be issued by gm since it becomes a safety issue when the inability to defrost your windshield is not there.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, he attempted to activate the heater but to no avail. the contact mentioned that all of the windows in the vehicle became icy, in which the contact was unable to view the roadway. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the a/c heater blend door actuator needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 130,000 and the current failure was 160,000.

As reported by other equinox owners, the electronic steering cuts out randomly while driving. as it is difficult to replicate the problem, i have not been able to find a mechanic who can work out why it does this. the electronic steering can cut back in as quick as it drops out, that makes driving very dangerous. the only advice i have been given, is to replace the whole steering column & electrics at a great cost with no guarantee that this will rectify the issue. very shocked that gm is not responding to these issues. i guess there will have to be a fatality before they sit up & listen. *tr

There is 241 safety complaints on the heater blend door! the blend door on the 2006 equinox is defective creating a serious safety hazard to the vehicle occupants and any one else one the road. the blend door actuator rotates to far causing the blend door to break. this does not happen over a short period but over a longer time frame. this is a very serious safety issues especially when it gets cold. the windshield will freeze up and with no heat the driver and passengers could get frost bite. the nhtsa needs to issues a safety recall now before someone gets hurt or killed. what is the nhtsa doing about this if anything? *tr

I live in alaska where it does get cold during the winter time. my wife was driving from anchorage to our home about 45 miles away when she had no heat inside her car. i replaced the thermostat and sensor check the heater core all were fine. i could not figured out why no heat. no heat also meant i could not defrost the windshield ( safety hazard). i did some research on the internet and ask other equinox owners if they had the problem. i found out the blend door breaks. the reason it breaks is the blend door motor rotates to far, breaking the tabs on the door. i would like to know why there has not been a recall on this safety hazard? look on the internet and you will find many owners who have the same problem and still the nhtsa does nothing about the problem, why? *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. the contact was driving 70 mph and noticed a gas leak from the vehicle with the illumination of the check engine light. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated that the fuel pump module needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 34,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. the stated that while driving 30 mph, the sun roof failed to close completely causing rain to enter the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated the sun roof retractor was defective. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

My 2006 chevrolet equinox has a un -fixable [per dealer] a.c. problem. driving in florida with temps in the high nines in traffic the temp inside the car is much higher. being in our seventies i nearly passed out while driving. this problem is rampart on google with hundreds of the same issue. trying to drive with in-car temp. over 112 is scary and not safe. *tr

In january 2012 within the first week of buying our 2006 equinox, we started having ignition problem. we would try to start it and it would just keep cranking until it would finally start. we took it into the dealership of purchase and they tried replacing several parts but this did not fix the problem. we have had it in at least 6 times for the same issue and finally were told unless it just altogether doesn't start they are not able to locate the problem. it is now july 2013, still have the same problem and now having intermittent problems like, cooling fans won't work, window will not go up or down, radio button on steering wheel choosing when it wants to work, gas mileage is terrible and has been from the start. after researching several web pages about complaints we are now finding out that these problems may get worse!!! also we have also found out that this issue is due to the pcm which has been recalled in the 2005 equinox and several other chevrolet products but unfortunately not the 2006!!! according to other accounts, the pcm can affect many other components. hoping chevrolet will step up and do the right thing. i have always been a chevy fan but at this rate i am starting to lean towards ford as i hear they back their products! what a shame! the sad part is this is our only vehicle at the moment and this repair is not affordable so if a recall doesn't happen soon i'm not sure what we'll do! *tr

I have had problems with my brakes grinding not wanting to stop and took to a shop said my brakes were like brand new but yet it doesn't want to stop makes grinding noises. i replaced the starter in my car four times and am still having the same problems sticks when starting or doesn't want to work at all and this was in a two month period. my front drivers seatbelt would not release this has happened several times in the last couple weeks. i have also had problems with bearings had to have them replaced. also with the steering when driving it has a mind of its own when i change lanes wants to keep going toward the ditch.why isn't any of this being addressed by chevrolet i bought this car because of no recalls but apparently chevy doesn't want to fix these issues and it could kill someone !! also have problems when it rains also it doesn't do well at all in rain at all and i have brand new tires on my vehicle. *tr

I was traveling at about 40 mph down a main road, when i tried to stop at a red light. upon pressing the brake, the whole brake system locked up, and there was resistance. i swerved to avoid the car in front of me, and ran into a mailbox on the side of the road. prior to this, my car experienced overheating and smoke that blocked my view, and i was told that i had a blown head gasket. i am mentioning this because i see that others had the same issue. gm needs to fix these problems before someone gets seriously hurt. *tr

My heater quit blowing hot air and thus, the windows fog up. i took it to a mechanic and it is the blend door. upon further reading of this problem, i have found that many 2006 equinox have the same problem. it is a 10 hour labor job and so 1000.00 to replace. since this effects visibility, i feel it is a safety issue. *tr

We had a cold front come through today causing my window to fog. i changed my air to heat but just got cold air. i took it to the dealership and found out its my blend door. he said it would cost about $45 for the part but $1200 in labor!!!!! he also said that this has happened to thousands of equinox's! this issue needs to be corrected and a recall issued! i could not see anything and came so close to wreaking i sat in the shoulder of the road and cried! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the engine was started and shifted into drive when the vehicle abruptly accelerated. the contact was unable to stop the vehicle by applying the brakes, but was eventually able to turn the key and power the vehicle off. the contact stated that the gear shifter did not move until the vehicle was powered off. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that the throttle box needed to be replaced. the contact stated that an independent mechanic determined that the failure was connected to the cruise control system. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the failure and the current mileages were 95,000. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that a strong odor of gasoline fuel emitted outside of the vehicle. the contact was not able to locate a fuel leak. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who informed the contact that the failure could possibly have been related to a faulty fuel pump. there was a recall issued on the 2007 chevrolet equinox model year under nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system) but not for the 2006 model. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 106,000. the vin was not available.

Took the car to the dealer for annual state inspection, was told that the center support bearing is loose and worn, could cause the axle to fall off. have been reading different forums and this doesn't seem to be an uncommon problem but no recall has been issued. car has less than 56,000 miles on it. *tr

The power window control on the driver side no longer works, the power lock on that side quit working as well. now i hear there is a recall of 2006 gm vehicles with the same issue, but not my car. is this a coincidence or not enough complaints from equinox owners? the risk that caused the recall was the potential for a fire. do i need to worry that my car will catch fire? *tr

I have no heat or defrosters. is there a recall because it is unsafe to drive when cold weather is present. should i file a law suit? i understand this is something that is under investigation in other vehicles of same make and model. i can't afford to fix. my garage states $1100.00 to fix. what should i do and how can i get chevrolet to pay for this? *tr

I am the owner of a 2006 chevrolet equinox. beginning in february of 2013, noticed that abs and tc light were coming on while driving, and that front brakes had crunching and grinding sound, and would jam when brakes were hit. had front brake replaced, and new tires put on, and still had the same problem happening. took it to dan vaden dealership on feb 26, 2013, was informed that they could not find anything wrong with the vehicle. on march 6, 2013 while pressing brakes they jammed, and had to pull vehicle off road not to hit vehicle in front of me. on march 7, 2013 took vehicle back to dan vanden dealership, they said they replaced the left front hub assembly for a charge of 593.28 (labor and other fees). when i picked the vehicle up that evening and drove 1/2 mile the abs and tracking light came back on while driving. drove vehicle back to dealership. i was given a courtesy vehicle for a week until they could figure out what was wrong. it is now june and i am experiencing the same problem of the abs and tc light coming on, and brakes jamming. i have also seen alot of complaints on google regarding this problem with the same vehicle. would like to know why this problem has not been reported. *tr

My 2006 chevrolet equinox has and is experiencing the same symptoms outlined in gm recall 13v-248. the driver door power window and power lock worked intermittently and is now totally inoperable. even though my vehicle is not on the list of recalled vehicles, should i be concerned that this is related and may cause a fire? *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the anti lock braking system activated independently and the brake pedal vibrated abnormally when depressed. the anti-lock braking system warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where they advised the contact that the abs system failed and had been replaced. the failure recurred and the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 100,000. the current mileage was 152,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the vehicle overheated. the contact pulled over to check under the hood and found smoke coming from the engine. the contact took the vehicle to a mechanic and was advised that the head gasket had malfunctioned. the contact did not have any repairs performed on the vehicle. the failure mileage was 141,000. mah

Heat just stopped blowing out , was told it could be temperature control door, $25 part and $800 in labor , this is a problem that should have a recall on it. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was taken to dealer. the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 68,000 and the current mileage was 68,759. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the rear passenger side seat belt retracted and would not release. the failure prevented the contact from releasing the child from the car seat. the contact had to cut the seat belt in order to release the seat belt. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was not available. the current mileage was 109,000. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the vehicle started independently, without the key being in the ignition. the vehicle also powered off independently. the contact stated that the vehicle could only be started with the key in the ignition. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the failure mileage was 70,000. *tr updated 05/28/13*lj

Spouse driving the vehicle indicated that the temperature gauge on the vehicle had risen quickly while sitting idle at a stop light. the gauge only decreased slightly when the vehicle was in motion. suspected a thermostat. took the vehicle to the dealer, they indicated the same. replaced the thermostat and the problem continued. tests indicated a blown head gasket. the vehicle had no symptoms of this issue. no loss of coolant. no coolant in the oil. no oil in the coolant. no white smoke from the exhaust. the only indicator was the quickly rising temperature. at that point, no preemptive measures could be taken to fix the problem. *tr

I own a 2006 chevy equinox. purchased the car back in august 2009 and a few days after buying the vehicle the car wouldn't start. i would turn the key to turn the car on and it wouldn't completely turn over and it would "stick," causing me to turn the car back to off. after attempting to start the car the first time, the second time would usually work. now, it's getting to the point where the car won't turn over without pressing the gas, if i don't press the gas the engine won't start at all. i can turn the key on and off; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 times but it refuses to start without the gas (i'm worried i'm going to flood the engine now). this happens randomly during anytime of day and during any weather conditions, sometimes it doesn't even happen for days/weeks then suddenly the problem comes back and its worse. this is getting ridiculous especially with a car with only 70,000 miles on it. no dealer will help me because the car will never act up for them. i really don't know what to do and i am running out of options. i don't want to be left stranded because gm won't help anyone with a problem a lot of people are having with the same year and car! *tr

The vehicle has no heat and only blows cold air....does not allow the windows to defrost and is a safety hazard. *tr

I ran off the side of the road into a guardrail and could not stop until i was on top of the guardrail into an embankment. my entire front end was destroyed as well as most of the underneath of the car. my face hit the steering wheel causing me to lose consciousness as well as giving me a black eye, crooked teeth, cuts, broken dental appliances, and my teeth went through my lip. i strongly believe my airbags should have deployed and prevented the impact of my face to the steering wheel since i thought that is what airbags are for. my car was totaled. *tr

I heard a thumping noise from what felt like under my feet. i then tried to push on the brakes, only having the pedal give a great amount of resistance with loud abs noises. it will continue doing this until both my traction control light and abs light come on. i had my brakes checked and they said everything was good. and of course it was out of my 50000 mile warranty. i still drive cautiously and try to get the lights on as quickly as possible when driving my children around so that we aren't seriously injured. not until i started researching the problems i'm having with this particular vehicle did i realize i wasn't the only one. the brakes are the first to mention...then there's the ac/heater problem it won't blow hot air, and it won't blow cool air when stopped at a red light. then that loud clunking noise made when i'm driving over bumps that sound like my front end is going to fall off. oh and the fact that my speedometer will only increase by 3-5 mph increments. the dealer said they couldn't find anything wrong, after getting a speeding ticket by a camera light it was taken into a speed shop who verified its absolutely not working correctly. they couldn't even give me a reading because its broken. nice!!!!! seriously is someone going to have to die, or seriously injured before someone steps up and takes responsibility? *tr

No hot air blows through vents, only cold air. also, the car cranks, but doesn't turn over most of the time, you have to push on the gas pedal in order for it to turn over. very frustrating for a mom. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that after shutting down the vehicle, it failed to restart. the engine was able to be started 90 minutes later. the failure recurred intermittently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer on numerous occasions but they could not find the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 57,000 and the current mileage was 73,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the heater malfunctioned. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 98,000.

I was driving my child to school one morning and the heater started blowing out cold air. some time later, i took my chevy equinox to my mechanic. he said it would cost around $1,000 to repair. this was a shock because my mechanic is very reputable; i have used him for years. he never tries to cheat me or any of his other customers. when he quoted me that price, that's when i knew something was seriously wrong with my car. i don't have that kind of money - i'm a single mother of 2 kids and i was laid off from my job a few months ago. i called chevrolet 3 times and nobody would help me. in the meantime, i did some research to see if any other consumers have experienced this same problem. i found over 600 complaints from other drivers about this exact same issue. i took my car to a mechanic again and was advised that chevy/gm hasn't issued a recall for this problem (car heater blowing cold air) because it would not be cost-effective for chevy to fix it. this is a problem that chevy/gm has known about and, from what i've seen, the problem exists in chevy equinox's from all different model years. not only will i never buy a chevy again, i am filing a class-action lawsuit against chevy/gm for failing to issue a recall to fix a known problem. even if i did have the money, i should not have to pay out of pocket for something that this company knows is a problem. *tr

Heater blows cold air and defrost does not work properly. *tr

A cheap plastic part (air temperature control door ) breaks and you lose all heat and cannot defrost or defog windows, and as such have virtually no visibilty, which in my opinion is a very serious safety concern. *tr

Faulty temperature blend door. no heat resulting in no defrost or defogger. major problem when living in the midwest in the cold and wet season. you (gm) should be responsible for the plastic piece being replaced, not the consumer. this should also be a recall issue due to the safety issues that result from this problem. *tr

I would press the brake and it felt like the anti-lock brake was engaged. after a few times, the abs light came on the dashboard. in october 2012, i took it to a chevrolet dealer to get it diagnosed and fixed. they replaced the left front abs sensor. then i went for almost a month without an incident and now it has started again. i took it back to the dealer, this last week of nov. 2012, and they told me that they will not replace the sensor because the abs light is not on, and that they are not just going to tear into everything because they are not sure what is wrong. i am worried about my safety of myself and those with whom i travel. *tr

When driving my vehicle at speeds of 10-35mph my brakes lock up and make a loud grinding noise. the pedal pushes back at me and it is difficult to stop. it's almost as if the vehicle is trying to accelerate when i'm trying to stop it. the problem eventually fixes itself by turning off its abs system... the abs and tc lights come on and then i don't have another problem until i have turned off the vehicle and turned it back on again. it happens everytime i get in my car...and sometime does not correct itself until reaching higher speeds. i have had many occurrences when i was almost in an accident because of the inability to stop. i have contacted gm and my local dealer...it was diagnosed as an abs module that needs replacing. on their own gm forums there are hundreds of people with this same problem (among many others with this model)...i guess someone will have to die before they recall this. *tr

I have a 2006 chevy equinox that the heater does not work. the blower fan and all the switches are fine. when i turn the temp knob to hot air, only get cold come out. does not matter what setting the mode door is in. vehicle no longer blows hot air when heat is on therefore the defroster will not blow hot air as well. this is a safety hazard! if windows are fogged or iced during inclement weather you can not see and could cause an accident resulting in fatalities. i found over 500 complaints about the same problem on the internet. problem seems to be with a plastic temperature door valve (temperature blend door) that is broken.the cost is over 1,000 and i am being told gm will not fix the problem. i have two small children and we are freezing in my car that i bought to be a "family" vehicle. this is just one more problem to the list of things i have already had fixed in this car since i bought it. *tr

The heater core was replaced on my 2006 chevy equinox in april of 2009 at 29,000 miles. it now needs replaced again in october 2012 at 57,500 miles. the first time it was under warranty and was no cost to me. but now it needs replaced, again at $1100+ (dealer estimate). after a weeklong battle with gm, they offered me a 50% cost share. this should not be happening at 29,000 and again at 57,500!! it has got to be some sort of design flaw. it is obviously a known defect (due to all of the complaints), but they refuse to recall!! *tr

No warm air from defroster heater. thermostat replaced, problem not solved. mechanic told me heater door blend door broken. no recalls, even though common problem. 2010 equinox reported same problem and has recall. approx $ 1000 repair and definite safety issue. gm should recall 2006 equinox also. *tr

Starting in december 2011, our heater blend door broke on our 2006 chevrolet equinox. it is a wide-spead issue with the exact make/model of this vehicle, effecting several hundred, if not thousands. chevrolet has released a technical service bulletin may of 2012) with the exact issue, as well as re-designed the door for future fixes, but refuses to help repair the vehicle for me. even know the problem started before the mileage factor in the warranty for the part, and is over the mileage now, gm refuses to help. my car has no heat at all, windshield does not de-frost, does not de-fog. my wife has to use this car to drop our autistic son at his school as well as to go to work, we can't have no heat. *tr

2006 equinox lt i receive the 30 day factory warranty i purchased the extended warranty from chrysler group llc i purchased the car 2-11-11 before the 30 day warranty went out i took the car in for overheating on feb 8 got car back on feb 15, on march 11 took the car again for overheating received car back on march 18, 4-27-11 took the car in because the inspection sticker was 2010, on may 03 took the car in for overheating got car back on may 10, took car on 8-22-11 for the same problem overheating as of today the car has not been looked at. this is the 4th time i took the car to get serviced for the same problem overheating took the car back 3/12 and 5/12 for the same issues and as of today 10/29/12 the same issues i am getting tired of paying the 100 dollar deductible for the same problem. they have replaced the wires, the fans twice and sensors and then the fans it is to many problems that people having with these equinox and the customers are un happy nothing is getting done about this something need to happen pissed customer i was sold a lemon what about the lemon law in texas this need to be a recall and give us our money back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the vehicle exhibited an intermittent failure where the vehicle refused to start. the contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer five times and the problem had not been resolved. the contact stated that the fuel pump and the ignition had been replaced, as with other components that were repaired but to no avail. the vehicle was not further serviced and the failure persisted. the failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 74,000.

There has been no actual incident. i am writing to inform you of the safety issue that the lack of heat and defrosting capabilities of the 2006 chevy equinox may cause. if the issue of the problem is not resolved there is a chance that a window will not be defrosted and the drivers view will be obstructed. there is also the health issue for not only the driver but any passengers in the vehicle. not being warm or able to see and cause rising costs of both care and health care costs. help push the issue to gmc and get the problems fixed at their cost. *tr

While driving on a cold and rainy day, my windows began to get foggy. i turned on my defrost and my windows continued to get worse. i then notice it was blowing cold air i turned the knobs to see if i had it on air conditioning instead of defrost but it was on the correct setting. i became very afraid because i couldn't see out of my windshield! i had to keep wiping off the windshield with a towel just to get to work. i then i had to repeat the same process returning home. i researched the problem and found that this common in 2006 chevy equinox there is a plastic piece that breaks after constant use(heater blend door) and it will cause the defrost to only blow either cold or hot air. i was told it would cost 800-1000 to fix or more depending who fixes it. i am so afraid to drive this car in rainy weather and soon winter will arrive. gm should really replace this part before someone dies from a faulty piece of plastic. *tr

On aug. 26th,2012 my 2006 chevy equinox broke down i towed it to the mechanic and found out my fuel pump was cracked and had to be replaced. i paid $750 doll for parts and labor ,2 wks before that happened my car was giving off a fuel smell and wouldn't start unless i pressed the gas pedal that worked until it finally broke down .gm is recalling equinox 2007-09 for fuel injector problems causing to leak gas causing a fuel smell and in danger of the car catching fire because of gas leakage and also damaging the fuel pump my car is a 2006 but has that same problem even after a new fuel pump its still giving me the same problems i think its my fuel injector and gm needs to also recall model yr 2006 i'm afraid i will need a new exp fuel pump again soon or worse my car could catch on fire therefore i'm praying gm does the right thing and include the chevy equinox 2006 in its recall because this is a very dangerous and expensive problem . thank you *tr

Car was parked and my daughter went to leave to come home and car would not start. we tried to jump it, but it still would not start. i believe it may be a pass lock issue. *tr

Was driving getting onto freeway (on the on ramp) car completely lost power. couldn't get out of the lane onto shoulder all the way. in rush hour of course. car would start but as soon as i put it in drive and tried to pull it over more it would lose all power again. had a toddler and baby in 95 heat on side of freeway. had to have it towed. tried to dive it next day, died again. turns out, when ever the turn signals/flashers are used, it kills all power in the car. causing it to stall in the middle of the road. vehicle starts right back up and runs fine without turn signals. very unsafe to have a car die while driving it. we refuse to drive it in fear of it causing further issues. *tr

I recently purchased a used 2006 chevy equinox (130,000 miles), when i tried to defrost my windshield only cold air blew causing the windshield to fog up. i could not see and almost went off the road. after an hour long white-knuckle ride the defrost still only blew cold air. i live in the extreme north-east where we have an exceptionally long winter which hasn't even started. i am afraid that this problem (and i am not anywhere near the only one) will result in a situation where i and the drivers around me could be put in a very dangerous situation. *tr *js

My wife and i purchased our 2006 chevrolet equinox in january of 2011, 10 1/2 months after owning it (out of warranty of course), the heater blend door/actuator problem occurred on our chevrolet as well. it seems to be a common issue with this year/make/model, and it's effecting visibility in the cooler months. we live in western washington, and during the fall/winter, you can't see anything through the windshield (only have cold air available through vents). *tr

I had just bought this car with one previous owner from a local chevy dealer. i noticed that sometimes when i use the blinker, my brights would come on and i would be unable to turn them off. then my steering wheel column would start to smoke. i would pull over and turn off the vehicle and it took several attempts to start the vehicle again. this has not lead to a fire yet, but very easily could. this has happened about half a dozen times in a month. the dealer whom i had just bought it from refused to help cover the cost of the repair of this piece. i am now paying for the repair myself. i'm just not sure if this has been a common vehicle problem or if this has happened to others. *tr

The heater stopped producing warm air. diagnosed it as a heater blend door problem. gm sent us a letter asking to fix and then denied the claim. *tr

I was driving and my car would not brake easily the abs kept kicking in for no reason i had almost hit a car infront of me because the brake pedal became so hard it also kicks in at low speeds and when trying to stop the vehicle. the brakes pedal starts pulputations and gets hard and making a noise like the abs has kicked on. *tr

Bought this piece of [xxx] used in 2011. amongst other things wrong with it a week after i bought this junk (some weird knocking noise in the rear wheel, sometimes it takes 3-4 times to start the car, etc) started overheating july 2012. they replaced thermostat - 280.00. started overheating again - they replaced the radiator!!! two days after picking up from shop, overheating again. looks like it's the gd head gasket! someone is going to get ripped a new [xxx] tomorrow morning. i don't know to be mad at the dealership or gm or both. i will never buy a chevy again. should had learned when i bought a 1996 beretta brand new years ago - that was a piece of [xxx] also. traded in my 1996 nissan sentra - why didn't i just buy another nissan?? no wonder they went[xxx] near belly up. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

My 2006 chevy equinox had four problems that were fixed by replacing the steering column and motor: * several incidents where i could not turn the key in the ignition until i jerked the steering wheel back and forth (out of frustration). * several incidents where i could not move the steering wheel after starting the engine on a hot day. turning engine off and restarting a few times finally engaged power steering assist. * several incidents where i lost power steering assist while turning corners and required assistance from the passenger to turn the steering wheel. * several incidents where i completely lost power steering and engine power while driving in rain. steering column was smoking, shaking side to side and up and down, and felt like the whole steering column was falling apart under my hands. the car slowed down and did not respond to the gas pedal, even though the engine was running. three times the escondido dealer said nothing was wrong because there were no failure codes. i thought it was wrong that i almost died and there is no error code for that, but realized i was talking to a wall. my problems continued and i went to the poway dealer who said the overheated steering motor was forcing the engine into protective mode. they asked me to leave my car and replaced the entire steering column and motor on gm warranty. none of the described incidents have recurred since replacing the steering column and motor. my problems seem similar to those stated in these complaint odi numbers: 10168607, 10181373, 10195505, 10207818, 10210502, 10245868, 10248789, 10250004, 10321311, 10364217, 10383115, 10383313, 10410417, 10419886, 10440553. these are very dangerous problems. i could have died several times and could have killed people in other cars on the road with me. i bought this car b/c my dad was a lifelong chevy fan. this is not my father's chevy. *tr

Key stuck in the ignition and could not be removed. *tr

Bought in jan 2009 with 65,000 on it. summer 09 in a rain storm it looked like someone turned a faucet on in my car the water was coming in on drivers side my left foot looked like in the tub, fixed under warranty. out of pocket $100, the by end of 09 the real fun began, had engine mounts replaced, knocking in car when car started for first 5 minutes. the by october car was over heating, heat only blew when car was moving, car now had 118137 replaced the ender blower motors, coolant fans and fan motor, called and reported to chevy, then in november 010, it all happened again. this time had to have blend arm door replaced car called chevy nope not a issue per internet its major issue. replaced at my cost $891. right before christmas, 2010, gaskets and seals blew car over heated then shut off, had to let it cool down then start up again. had to replace engine, gaskets and seals. now 7/12 chevy wants to reimburse for the part but decided to fight me tooth and nail on the reimbursement because i no longer own the car. traded it in april 2012 could not longer afford it and trans felt like its going to go. chevy said i will get a partial refund of blend arm door only? wtf the car put me and my children in danger and that's all they want to do but yet fight me? also i reported to chevy all these issues, the bbb, a lawyer at this point, 2 tv network news programs, and all available multimedia. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that while driving 15 mph, she noticed that the brakes were pulsating abnormally. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was advised that the front hubs would need replacing. the vehicle was repaired but the pulsation continued. the manufacturer was contacted and stated that there was nothing they could do to assist. the failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 121,000. updated 8/24/12 *cn the consumer stated the pulsating continued. it was finally determined that the wiring in the abs was the cause of the problem. updated 09/10/12

My heater stopped working it blows out cold air. as i have researched this problem it seems to common with all 2006 equinox. *tr

The defrost and heating system would not work. only cold air blows from the vents. this allows the windows to fog and causes concern. it has been diagnosed as a common problem with the equinox. the flap to control the flow of outside air is controlled by a stepper motor. the motor short circuits, causing the flap to break. thus the flap is ineffective and allows for freezing or hot temperatures to flood the car. *tr

Very cold morning. windows fogged up. turned on defrost heard something pop and felt cold air come into the car. drove to work by wiping the window with napkins. called mechanic to find out what could be done was told this is common problem with this car. called dealer to ask if their was a recall and check price against mechanics. dealers price was the same. interesting part was dealer denied any such problem with this car. checked the internet and found hundreds with the same complaint. received a notice that gm would pay for the repair but the dealer says i do not qualify. this is no cheap repair. looking for a class action or good lawyer. found your site to vent and help others. *tt

Purchase car approx: 7/09 with approx: 33000 miles. in jan 2010 notice problems starting car, has been happening off & on ever since. car now has 114000 miles. *tt

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph, he noticed that the check engine light was illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the dealer stated that the head gasket had failed and need to be repaired. the vehicle was repaired but the failure continued. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 71,000 and the current mileage was 81,000. updated 7/16/12 *cn the head gasket and intake gaskets were replaced. in june 2012, the engine light began flashing and white smoke and water were emitting from the exhaust. a mechanic informed the consumer the rear head gasket had failed and the #1 cylinder had failed as well. updated 07/18/12

I have a 2006 equinox that i bought used with 91,000 miles on it. only one previous owner with clean car fax. i love the car, but at least once a week it acts like it doesn't want to crank. i sometimes have to push the gas pedal to even get it to crank. i'm assuming this a fuel pressure problem of some sort. also, once cranked the car will sometimes idle itself down from 1 rpm to 0 rpm then back to 1 rpm. there is also a clunking noise coming from back end of car where the fuel pump is. i have also had issues with having the headlights replaced because water gets into the headlights. most of the equinox's that i see on the road have water in the headlights. this a safety hazard because the headlight bulbs will burst when wet and you have no headlight until you have it fixed. (which you have to replace the headlights/tail lights yourself because part stores refuse to do the labor for you because you have to remove the entire headlight to even replace a bulb. this seems to me that chevrolet did that so if you are a woman, like myself, you are forced to take it somewhere and have it replaced.) there are also issues with the brakes and rotors wearing too fast. i have also had issues with the air conditioner. i have had to replace the resistor on the blower motor twice in 2 years. these may not be big problems to gm, but i rely on my car to take me to work and school and the fact that they genuinely don't care has forced me to not want to buy another chevrolet again. seeing as they had to have a government bail out previously to even stay in business, you would think that they would value their customers! *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the moon roof was leaking down to the dash board and the contact was concerned that the failure could potentially cause a fire. the vehicle was taken to a repair shop where they attempted to perform an adjustment but to no avail. the manufacturer was notified and they informed the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer for repair. the failure mileage was 65,000.

My 2006 equinox initially began having start up issues where the starter would crank and the engine would idle roughly and then die. it would take several attempts to start. then i figured out if i gave it gas when i started it up it would have a better chance of starting. sometimes it worked. then the issue went away for a while and came back with a new issue. the new issue is sometimes the car wouldn't start at all. the starter would click but would not start. it would do this several times and then it would start like nothing was wrong. this happens intermittently. it does not discriminate on location, time of day etc. *tr

Lights don't turn off,high beam and low beam not working properly. *tr

When driving my children to school one freezing cold morning i turned on the heat in my car only to realize that it was blowing only cold air! i brought it to a chevy dealer to diagnose the cause for the lack of heat and they reported that the temp blend door was broken inside the hvac case. it is very costly to fix and is not covered under warranty. it is clear from this website that this is a major issue with the this make, model, and year. it is definitely a safety issue...on the cold rainy mornings it is impossible to have any visibility with a broken hvac system and no defrost for the windshield not to mention the inability to clear the windshield of ice and snow in the winter months! this part needs to be recalled and chevrolet has to be held responsible and offer a solution so drivers can remain safe on the roads. *tr

Heat is blowing cold air. replaced thermostat and did not help. no heat. read on-line and seems to be a common complaint with this year/this vehicle. *js

Heat stopped working. not able to turn on the heat in the car because the plastic part that works the heater blend door is broken and would take 24 hours and about $1000.00 to replace. *tr

Bought used in feb 2012 from local dealer the heater worked fine until early april. we had weird weather here in upstate ny very warm so did not need to use heater that much. took daughter to work at 4 am and turned on heat and cold air is coming thru vents, the temp gauge is fine i am thinking maybe the thermostat is stuck open it might be original thermostat or from what i see on this site the mechanical door is stuck or broken. i spoke with dealer he said it was covered in the warranty to pay the $100 deductible and have it checked out , with so many other people complaining about this can the attorney general get involved on this it is definitely a safety issue if no heat and defrosting windows and gm sits on their hands and say it is within gm's criteria well gm obviously sucks and do not honor a major defect in their product. i like the equinox but only had it 2 months and this is not good glad it is getting warm now. *tr

Blown head gasket at 65,000 miles. was driving on the freeway when it happened, car lost power. no indication of any issues before, no check engine light, no other warning whatsoever. seems to be a common problem among 2005 & 2006 equinox's since i was informed of how common it is from the lady at the bmv....i kept asking my chevy dealer how does a vehicle with only 65,000 miles blow a head gasket and somehow i doubt this was the first time they have heard of it. *tr

On 4/14/12, the heater/defroster started blowing cold air only. this caused the windows to fog and limited visibility while driving in a rain storm on the highway. after researching the issue online, i found hundreds of report of the same failure in the air temperature blend door dating back to 2008. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph, there was a loud knocking noise coming from the front of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who inspected the vehicle and stated that they could not duplicate the failure. the manufacturer was notified who offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 81,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that only cold air blew from the vents. the contact had the thermostat replaced and that did not correct the failure. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that the vent that shifted between heat had broken and needed to be replaced. the contact spoke with the manufacturer and was informed that the failure was not a safety issue and was not under warranty. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 102,000 and the current mileage was 103,000.

Our 2006 equinox blew a head gasket at 100000 miles under normal use. we have found dozens of other 06 equinox owners online that have had the exact same problem. there are forums of equinox owners discussing the problem. chevy should reimburse us for the cost of fixing this. i have contacted them and they said because there is no recall there is nothing they can do. please help. thank you. *js

Tl* the contacts owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that heat no longer blew through the vents. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that the temperature blend door needed to be replaced. the dealer did not provide a reason for the failure. the failure and current mileages were 68,000.

My car blows cold air. i had everything checked only to find out that it was the air flow blend door inside the heater system. the entire dashboard has to be removed. to repair it will cost $1291.00 and $96.86 for the dealer to tell me that this is the problem. i live in chicago , my windows will not defrost, i have a hard time believing that this is not a recall. it is unsafe to drive a car when you can't get a clear windshield not mention driving in a freezing cold vehicle. *tr

2006 chevrolet equinox lt. consumer writes in regards to a safety concern with defroster failure, blend door and actuator failure *tgw the consumer stated the blend door was removed from the dash of the vehicle due to a failed plastic end piece that was sheared off the door by the actuator that caused the door to rotate which made the heat and defroster inoperable. there was visible bubbles in the plastic portion that sheared off. *jb

I took the vehicle to the shop to get it checked on 11-21-11. we took the vehicle thinking that a piston was bad, because that was the way it felt, like not getting the right pressure from the piston once the brakes were activated/pressed. once we got the call back from mechanic, he stated that we needed new rotors due to both being warped. i thought that that will take the problem away but once we got the truck back, immediately within days the problem came back. we took the vehicle back to the shop and they stated it was a tire the one causing the noise and rattle once the brakes were pressed. at the shop, they replaced the front brake pads as well as the disc brake rotors, they applied lug nut torque 100, inflation 35/35, cleaned and adjusted rear brakes. after all of this was done, i still get engine lights on the dash board. i took the truck to get it tested at autozone for free and got this code on their machine oem number to cross: p0171 definition: fuel trim bank one condition explanation: the power train control module uses the oxygen sensor to calculate the air/fuel ratio of the engine. the computer has recognized a rich or lean condition on one bank only. probable cause: a1. if bank one and two set together suspect fuel pressure or maf (mass air flow) sensor a2. oxygen sensor defective. a3. ignition misfire-repair. a4. fuel injector problem. i have not used my truck for the past 2 and a half months for fear of having an accident if breaks fail to do their job or lock up while braking. it is stressful enough if computers/mechanics nor dealers make up their mind about what the codes are or mean. i also notice the the button for the all wheel drive does not work anymore and that is being in that stage since the problem started. if anyone has a solution to this issue, please let me know. thank you. *tr

Just bought this vehicle, 1 day after owning it abs and no traction control light comes on and there's a rumble in the brake pedal. my husband is a mechanic, so he put new brakes and rotors on and cleaned wheel sensors. took it to sears and had new tires put on and wheel alignment and balance done. 2 days later i've got the same lights on and rumble in pedal. ran fine for those 2 days. i've read way to many complaints of the same problems and no solutions to be comfortable about purchasing this vehicle and now i'm stuck with it! when is chevy gonna wake up and take notice of this problem? they have recalls for reflector and console latches, but they don't find faulty brake systems important enough to address? why is it gonna take accidents or possibly deaths before someone does something about these faulty vehicles? i see post that say we need so many people to send in complaints or sign petitions to get something done...........really? why........can't chevy read forums and posts about the vehicles they are putting out there? or can't someone in charge of safety and wellbeing see how many hundreds of posts there are about this issue? my husband has always been a chevy man, i'm not sure i'm with him one this one! why would a company with such a great reputation chance throwing it down the crapper! come on chevy stand behind what you're selling and make it right! *tr

The heater blows cold air no matter what temperature setting it is on. there is also no defrost on the front window. *kb

This vehicle blows out cold air when the heat is on. it does not defrost and take close to 30 minutes to come to a tolerable heat temperature. i spent 500.00 trying to repair this issue and it still does not work. *tr

I had a problem with the heat not working in my car. took the car to a mechanic and after they charged me $50.00 to look at it, discovered it was the blend air door that was broken. mechanic also said it was odd that the part was in stock. this is not a common problem to have. $40.00 part for a $900.00-$1200.00 fix. had to get it repaired as we need the heat in wi. also need to be able to see when i drive. something has to be done about this. i am nervous to even use my heat as i don't want to have this happen again. from what i have read online, this is happening often. i don't have that kind of money to keep fixing this.

I am having the same problem as all the other owners of a 2006 equinox. no heat!!! i have had this looked into and have wasted over $900 on trying to fix the problem. this is ridiculous that they don't do anything about this!! shame on them!!! i have to transport my young daughter in a freezing cold car every day because i can't afford the $1200 that i find out needs to be put into this!! i have been a loyal chevy owner since i bought my first car years ago...but now i will think twice before buying one or even suggesting one to a anyone. *tt

On february 12, 2011, i began noticing the start up problems with the 2006 chevy equinox. it intermittently has excessive cranking time to start and as of lately (jan. 19, 2012) it only has gotten worse. i took it to the shop to get it serviced the same day and they told me it was the mass airflow sensor. i paid for that but the problem did not go away. since then, i have had the radio replaced and the gas has had many fuel delivery issues. i believe it is the powertrain control module which was recalled in the 2005 chevy equinox. it needs to also be recalled for the 2006 so that i can stop wasting my time and money on something that wasn?t built right. thank you. *tt

While driving at aprox 45mph the engine just stalled. no warning no sputtering just dead. both engine lights came on the check engine light and one with the x thru the engine. after aprox 30 seconds it started back up and was fine. this has happened intermittently at different stages of driving and various speeds. on 12/28/11 it happened to us 3 times while out. i am leary of taking it to the dealer close to us as they recently did a brake job that i have had to take back 4 times and am again having symptoms of needing brakes. i have no faith in the dealer. *kb

Heater blows cold air. heater just stopped blowing hot air. after diagnosis the dealer found the temp (air blend )door broke and in the default cold position. had to replace the temp door and the actuator. parts $163 labor $930.60 plus misc. total cost $1184.12. *tr

After a month of purchasing my equinox the heat quit working. after doing research on the internet i have noticed that this is a common problem with this year and make vehicle. i took my equinox to my local gm dealer and they confirmed that the problem i was having was with the air temperature door blend breaking due to improper installation of the actuator that opens and closes the door. the actuator will put too much pressure on the door causing it to break over time. this is a safety issue in cold weather states because you don't have heat to defrost your window properly. if this door breaks on a road trip you are likely unable to see until you get the problem fixed. i believe that gm is unwilling to recall this part due to the fact that it is so labor intensive to repair this problem. the cost should not be the issue as people's safety should be their main concern! i am asking the nhtsa to look into this matter and make gm fix this problem! *tr

Heater stopped blowing hot air which causes the windows to unsafely fog up on cold snowy and or rainy days. all visibility is gone as the inside fogs up wipers are unable to clear the glass. may cause potential serious accidents. it is to my knowledge this is happening with every 2006 equinox out there. the actuator goes out of alignment causing the blend door to break and not allow the heat in. *tr

I was reading through other complaints and i had the same issue as everyone else a year ago. my 2006 equinox was blowing out cold air. i took it in to get fixed (while still under warenty) and had to pay about $900. well, about $750 for labor. they said since it's regular wear & tear i had to pay for it. i've never even heard of it before. the had to take off my entire dash board! it was just a piece of plastic that broke off that door behind all the controls. i actually got on here because recently my safety/auto theft light keeps coming on while i'm driving! the other day my car wouldn't even start and i don't know if this has to do with it or not! has anyone else been having these problems? is it a big deal? help? *tr

I have a 2006 chevy equinox that all of a sudden started blowing cold air when the heat should be on. i replaced the thermostat thinking that was the problem. it's not. it is the temp actuator door. according to a diagnostic test done by a chevy dealer this is a very common problem with the 2006 equinox. i emailed general motors who offered to pay 10% of the $1000.00 charge it will take to fix this problem. i do not have this money. and after reading several websites there are a ton of people who have this same issue with their vehicles. this should be a recall. i live in colorado where it is 20 degrees outside. my windows will not defrost without heat. please help all of us that are having this problem. it is a safety hazard when you may be driving in dry weather...and then it starts snowing or raining. how are we to see when the windows fog or freeze up. as we say in colorado...wait five minutes and the weather will change. but it may be too late if my windows won't defrost and i'm out on the plains or in the mountains where there are no towns for 150 miles. this a very realistic danger. general motors does not recognize this as a problem with the 2006 model, although apparently they do realize it on the 2010 model. i have been a life long chevy owner, and my father retired after 32 years with gm. if something is not done...i will never own another general motors product. please do something before someone is seriously injured or killed because of this problem. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the defroster was inoperable and would not clear the windows whether using cold or hot temperatures. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they advised the contact that the shutter door needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was approximately 69,000. the vin was unavailable.

Blend door issue just like everyone else when is something going to be done about this. *tr

The heater blend door and /or actuator have failed. there is no heat or defroster. it is now winter and because of the holidays, the dealer cannot get repaired in the next week or more. part cost = $55. estimated labor cost $1500. this repair is over 10% value of the car and i am told requires removing the entire dash. this is a safety hazard and the car is now unusable for a couple of weeks. *tr

Vehicle has a broken "heater blender door" with a repair cost of approximately $1000 (the majority of the cost is for labor; the part is reasonably "cheap"). turning on the heat, the vehicle would only produce cold air. considering it is winter, this presents a considerable safety hazard as there is no defrost function for the front windshield. windshield easily fogs up and it is impossible to defog it. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the blend air door was fractured and as a result, the defrost system was inoperable. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure, nor was the vehicle diagnosed or repaired. the current mileage was 43,714 and the failure mileage was 43,000.

My air blend door broke. this is the second time. which makes it hard to drive because the windows fog up. *tr

It just got cold in my region and i noticed my heater was not working. it just blows cold air out. i did some research and saw that there were lots of complaints about a heat blend door breaking in this model. the part costs approximately 30 dollars to buy but the associated labor is over $1200 dollars. chevrolet hasn't recalled this even though it's kind of dangerous to not have a defroster in icy weather. *tr

I've had three incidents while driving that i completely lost control of my steering. after turning the car off a mechanic started it up to check it out and it did not have a problem. it seems that after i turn the ignition off it resets itself. it has happened this way several times now that i was in a safe area but i do not feel safe driving it far from home.. *tr

2006 equinox; air temp blend door not operating, no heat no defrost on suv. this poses a issue during winter months. causing issues visibility for driver. have seen several forums that discuss many many equinox suv with same problem with vin starting with 2cndl. really needs a recall on this asap... over $1000 to repair $35 to $100 part. (note. i am entering complaint for a friend who works 2/3 jobs and does not have time to do this herself. i am the contact person). *tr

No heat coming in the suv to defrost windows or to warm up the inside. total repair will be $800.00 for a $30.00 part. plastic plate that controls the air and heat is defective. apparently the part after sometime get weak from hot and cold conditions. only way to fix is to tear complete dash board out to reach blower assembly, replace vent door and reassemble the entire dash board. *kb

My heater quit working in my 2006 equinox. apparently it is a common problem with the air temperature blend door. since the potential danger is there during the winter gm should put out a recall on this part! *kb

Heating problem in the vehicle. it has been diagnosed to the blend air damper (valve) being broken from the blend air actuator torquing it too far. i have found that this is an on going problem for gm and this needs to be addressed. *tr

When i start my equinox it sometimes idles down and then back up to where it should be. it also has died after i have started it. but the most concerning is having to push on the gas pedal to keep it from dying, as if it is not getting fuel. then it will run just fine. *kb

Yesterday the heater stopped blowing hot air. after having the vehicle looked at it was determined that the blend door and the blend door actuator needed replaced. from researching the issue this is a major problem and needs to be taken care of by gm. *tr

Heat suddenly stopped working in truck. many complaints have been filed by other owners , pertaining to the temp blend door being defective. *tr

Cpsc# i1130330a. 2006 chevrolet equinox. vecicle has no heat, this is do to a 35.oo plastic part that should switch from heat to cool which is stuck and malfunctioning inside the dashboard. *ln

The air temperature blend door failed. this caused the loss of heat and the ability to defog the front windshield and is a definite safety concern due to the lack of visibility. also this is a know issue by chevy with thousands of failures reported on various websites across the internet. *tr

I am not sure how many complaints you've had regarding this 2006 equinox lt blowing cold air. gmc is not doing to resolve this problem and i think this is safety hazard issue due to it will not defrost without heat and defog. *tr

Blown head gasket. *kb

2010 november 7 heater keeps going on and off, weird times, while turning, sometimes while braking hard, also lost the light for the window switches and heater control 8 heater not working today 9 heater keeps going on and off, weird times, while turning, sometimes while breaking hard, also lost the light for the window switches and heater control 10 heater not working today 22 - mechanic fixed my blower motor; cause was a loose/burnt connection in the black connector (red/white wire), under the toe kick on the drivers side, 2011 july 18 twice ac fan shutoff while driving 19 ac fan shutoff again while driving 20 ac fan shutoff completely 24 - mechanic fixed ac fan, jumped wires (red/white wire, fan controller) november 5 looks like the reason my heater is not working, it's the fan door not operating, mechanic is investigating more¦.. *tr

Without warning the temperature blend door fails and there is no heat. this also effects the visability as the defroster does not produce and hot air and in a cold cliamte i am not able to see out of the windows. this is a safety hazard and gmc redesigned the blend door on the 2007 chevy equinox so that only the 2006 was effected. gmc certainly knows of the problem as they redesigned this part the next year. this is a widespred problem as the blend door is poorly designed as is the actuator. *tt

The heater on my 2006 chevrolet equinox is not working it blows cold air. we noticed it me and my family that it stopped working when the temperature dropped in the evening and we turned on the heat and only cold air was blowing out, luckily we were close to home. the next day i took it to my local mechanic and told me that it's a costly repair at the dealership. i looked on-line to see if there are any recalls but none yet and found out by numerous on-line comments that there is a significant amount of people that have the same problem that i have encountered. the cost to get it repaired at the dealership is anywhere from $700 to $1500 and that is way out my pockets. the comments that people said the common problem is the "actuator" or the "heater core", but a lot of them were steering more towards the "actuator" part that controls the door flap to get either hot or cold air. it's a manufacturer error please help me and my family along with others that are having the same problem to resolve this issue. it's our family vehicle and winter is approaching i won't be able to defrost my windshield or be able to drive it safely with the concern of it fogging up impairing my vision on the road which can endanger our lives! thank you in advance for hearing out my concern!! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the heater and the defroster failed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that the temperature door actuator needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified who informed the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer and offered no further assistance. the failure mileage was 82,585. updated 11/16/11 *bf the consumer stated the actuator over rotated and cracked the blend door. updated 11/18/11

Tl* the contact owns on a 2006 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that she turned on the defrost system while driving 70 mph, but only cold air would blow through the vents. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the blend door motor failed. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 09v489000 (visibility:defroster/defogger system). the approximate failure mileage was 64,000. updated 02/09/12*lj updated 02/13/12

The defroster has gone out. the heater does not work. the engine block heater needs to be replaced. *tr

When the weather started to get cooler i attemped to put the heat on in my 2006 chevy equinox and nothing but cold air came out! i went online and found out that this is a common problem with this make and model. this is a saftey concer because i also have no defrost. the lack of heat is caused by the air temperature blend door failing to operate. the blend door allows air to flow past the heater core. the air temperature door has a plastic arm which is connected to an electric motor. it seems the problem is with this plastic arm breaking and motor malfunction. gm dealers replace the plastic arm with a metal arm at a cost to the consumer of between $1100 and $1400 dollars. this is a manufactures part problem. gm should step up and make this problem a recall issue. saftey is involved. the newer models have been modified for this same problem. *tt

The heater door has broken and the heater/defroster no longer work. the issue causes the windshield to frost over while driving. many complaints on this issue have been posted on the internet. *tr

Vehicle no longer blows hot air when heat is on therefore the defroster will not blow hot air as well. this is a safety hazard! if windows are fogged or iced during inclement weather you can not see and could cause an accident resulting in fatalities. i found over 500 complaints about the same problem on the internet. problem seems to be with a plastic temperature door valve (temperature blend door) that is defective on the 2006 chevy equinox. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that upon starting the vehicle during cold weather, the defroster would not defrost the windshield. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the blend door failed. the failure continued to recur during cold weather. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered a partial discount on the repairs. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 58,000. updated 12/12/11*lj updated 12/14/11

The heater and defrost only blow cold air making driving a hazard. the air temperature blend door no longer works. this malfunction defect has already costs me more money than i can afford and now i learn that this is a common problem with this year and make. it should be recalled and fixed by chevy. *kb

This incident happened in early spring 2011, temperatures in oklahoma are still cold in march, the heater stopped putting out hot air. the defroster would not defrost. my wife drives this car and had told me that the heater is not working. i guess i procrastinated about it, as temperatures became warmer, the heater was not needed. during this spring-summer, i happened to go to a auto repair shop that my cousin owns, there sits a chevy equinox, like the one we own. i asked the tech, what was wrong with it, he stated that the heater stopped putting out hot air through the heater ducts. i was shocked to see the entire instrument panel was disassembled. there was a bad feeling coming upon me. he shared his frustrations about this job, and the design/part that was used for this system, that caused this problem. this was his 2nd repair of this problem. well, needless to say i have the same problem. the heater blend door was broke. i am lodging this complaint due to such an important function of not only heating the car interior compartment, but also most importantly the defrosting system. i strongly feel this is a design flaw from the manufacturer. this defect will cost over $1200.00 to fix at the dealer. there need to be a recall for this defect immediately. thank you. *tr

Tl* 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.

While leaving a parking lot during a rain storm on the night of june 18th, 2011, i turned on the heater and heard a clicking sound from the dash area, and the heater wouldn't blow hot air. there was/is still cool air blowing from the vent(s). because of this, the defroster on the vehicle would not/doesn't work either, it too only blows cold air. i had to crack the windows open in order for the windows not to fog up during my drive home. believing this was just a simple matter of replacing a heater core or thermostat, and because i wouldn't need the heater during the summer months i didn't start looking into the matter until a few weeks ago. in having the problem checked, it seems that it is a faulty heater blend door/actuator. the cost to fix it is very expensive, due to the labor involved. chevrolet seems to be aware of the problem, but are doing nothing about the potential safety issue. i feel that not being able to defrost the windshield is a serious safety problem, that has the potential to cause a serious accident. i have read that chevy recalled a 2010 equinox because of a defect that caused an inoperable defrost system, but there is no recall for the 2006 model. (failure mileage is approximate). *kb

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds she noticed a loud noise coming from the front passenger side wheel. the vehicle was taken to a dealer and they advised her that the wheel bearing had failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired for the front passenger wheel bearing for the fourth time in four years. in addition, the contac stated that the emergency brake was between the cup holders and if a cup was placed inside, it would block the emergency brake from being engaged. the failure mileage was approximately 36,000. the vin was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the heater was defective. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the air temperature control blend door was broken and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 52,000.

The heater started blowing cold air. i know for certain that my car is one of many. there was less than 60k miles on the car at the time. unacceptable. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. while driving approximately 65 mph, the contact drove over an uneven road surface and a popping sound was heard in the steering column. the steering wheel became loose and difficult to maneuver. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostics where the mechanic stated that the components in the steering column failed. the mechanic advised that the steering column would have to replace. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 145,000.

My car continues to overheat. i had the radiator flushed and new fluids put in a new thermostat put in but it continued to over heat. when i took it in to have it look at (van dorn auto), i was told that the cooling fans are not working. the mechanical shop (van dorn auto) called the dealer and was told by the chevy dealer that they were having problems with the fans because of the sizing and that they will have to order a different size to send to van dorn auto to be replaced in my vehicle. when i called for a recall they told me there was no recall. how can that be if the original parts have to be resized to fix the problem. 2nd issue the windows operated like they are off track when it rains. this has been since i purchased the car new in 2006. every time i go to the dealer, they try to get me to replace the part but they wont offer any discounts. this is a problem with the manufacture and i don't feel i should have to pay for it to be fixed. *kb

I have a 2006 chevy equinox for 5 months now. engine light turns on sporadically, car overheats while in traffic or idling. i cannot drive my too long. while the car is in motion temperature gauge is in the middle. a/c blows out hot/fan air while idling, sometimes blows out bad smell. while car is in moving motion a/c blows cold air. after approx. 30 minutes of highway driving, hot air comes out again. i have taken this car for diagnostic and repairs are too expensive to fix. last incident is report below, however i cannot have the car parked on for more than 2 minutes. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated while parking the vehicle the steering wheel malfunctioned, and the contact was unable to move the vehicle. the contact had the vehicle towed to the dealer. the dealer stated the steering column disconnected from the steering rack. the dealer stated the vehicle needed a new steering rack. the contact stated if the vehicle was driving at high speeds the vehicle could have caused a crash. the failure mileage as 76.670..... updated 09/15/11 *bf updated 2/23/12 *cn

Abs and tc light comes on and brakes give in and will not stop as before. 2006 chevrolet equinox. different codes and readings when hooked up on machine by mechanic. master cylinder and sensor, left front hub bearing replaced with sensor and abs module replaced. still same problem. *tr

Abs brakes activating at low speed. brakes lock up momentarily at low speed, just prior to coming to a stop while decelerating. vehicle has only 39000 miles on it. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the driver side rear seat belts failed to unlock. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was not contacted in regards to the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 62,000 and the current mileage was 62,500.

I was traveling at a speed of about 10-15 miles per hour, conducting an investigation pertaining to my job,when i began to hear a loud clicking sound coming from my engine area.i immediately pulled over and turn the vehicle off.after letting the engine rest/cool for about 20 minutes,i restart the vehicle, at which point the amber oil alert lamp activates,and then turns off.now,mind you,i had just had an oil change approx 700 miles prior to this occurring.the clicking began to subside,and, since the amber oil alert lamp was no longer on,i figured it would be a good idea just to get it back home so the oil could be checked the next morning.suddenly,when i arrive home, and get ready to turn the vehicle off in the driveway,the amber oil alert lamp re-activates, the engine,again, clicking.i turned the vehicle off.the following morning,i contacted a g.m. dealership and described to them what had occurred.they told me i should bring the vehicle to them to be inspected; however, the soonest i could get in was about three weeks.instead,i contacted a local oil-change store and had the oil changed and the system checked out.a little ways down the road, about 1,000 miles into my oil change, the amber oil lamp comes on again, still clicking, but not nearly as much as before.i pull into my driveway a few miles later and start hearing a "clunking" knocking sound coming from the engine area,at which point the red oil lamp came on.i called the gm corporate customer support,whom after i described what was going on,stated to me it sounded like a major engine problem relating to oil issues.i asked what general motors could do for me, and she stated "i am sorry, [xxx], but the equinox,prior to the 2008,was not manufactured with any type of power train warranty whatsoever.i am sorry but there is nothing we can do to help you."now i have to replace my engine due to major damage! (83,600 miles).information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)*kb

For a few months my key was having trouble turning in my ignition as well as my spare key. it finally stopped working all together. i had to get my car towed and had to have the housing and ignition replaced. my mechanic has informed me this is an ongoing problem with the equinox models. my friend and i have the same model but different years and are realizing we are having the same issues. if this is such a problem for chevy they need to place it on the recall list instead of consumers having to pay $450 for something they know is an existing problem. *tr

2006 chevy equinox has steering column shudder, noise, vibration while turning and slowing from 45-5 mph. feels as if the entire steering column will fall apart in your hands. i have heard this may be a carrier bearing/intermediate shaft/steering column replacement issue. *tr

My 2006 chevy equinox has trouble starting. the problem used to be intermittent, but has become more regular over the years. i have taken it to three different dealers to diagnose and they say there is no problem or they were unable to duplicate the issue. when the problem occurs it will only start if you hold the gas pedal to the floor. otherwise, it will just crank and then turn off. i have seen many complaints about this online and found that the 2005 equinox seemingly has the same problem and was issued a recall. i work hard to pay the bills and need someone to acknowledge the problem that these vehicles sre having. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that when she removed the jack from the trunk she noticed that there was water in the carrier and on the carpet inside of the vehicle. in addition, she stated that they had a hard time removing the wheels because of corrosion and mold. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not offer any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 38,000.

I own a 2006 chevy equinox that we had bought new, now the abs and tc lights come out and the brakes will grind and unless you pump the brakes it won't stop. i took the brakes to be changed twice in a year and no results so far. wife drives the vehicle and now recently has had more problems stopping and being close to crashing. i'm now looking to get rid off this vehicle asap. took it to dealers they had no idea what it was but did charge around 400.00 dollars each time for new brakes. *tr

I have a 2006 chevrolet equinox ls. purchased from the dealership brand new in 2006. i've been having problems with the ignition getting stuck a lot. it progressively been getting worse so i did some research and found that i'm not alone. having very similar problems as probably hundreds of people. the key won't turn and it takes about 5-10 minutes fussing with it before it luckily turns on. i haven't had to call for a tow yet or bring it into the dealer and fork out hundreds of dollars. i hope it doesn't die all together. i don't feel that i should pay for a defect such as this. please recall the ignition in this vehicle. *tr

We purchased this vehicle brand new against my better judgment because i have not had much luck with american cars but my wife liked it. after several months she had to take it back to the dealer for almost every complaint filed listed on the nhtsa website. if i had the power i would classify the chevy equinox as lemon and recall the entire vehicle but i don't. gm need to step to the plate and address all the issues with this vehicle. recall the equinox year 2005-2006 now!!!! *tr

Vehicle will not pass state required emission, due to readiness error code. for reasons unknown the evap and egr system code will not reset (not ready code). we were told by several mechanics to drive the vehicle for several hundred miles. after 800 miles and several failed test later the system still will not reset. we called gm and was told to take the car to a dealer. against our better judgment we had no other options available and finally took it to our local gm dealer and was told the service tech downloaded software to address a p0171 code, which cost us over $300 and to drive it 200 more miles, bring it back for a test. the system still did not reset and the car will not pass emissions. we asked the service manager for other options and all he could give us was lip service (useless rambling), possible troubleshooting repairs and more money. i found on a topix website that gm recalled the pcm for the equinox but could not find the recall on the nhtsa website. please research and post the recall if gm has issued one for the pcm. *tr

Vehicle no longer blows hot air when heat is on therefore the defroster will not blow hot air as well. this is a safety hazard! if windows are fogged or iced during inclement weather you can not see and could cause an accident resulting in fatalities. i found over 500 complaints about the same problem on the internet. problem seems to be with a plastic temperature door valve (temperature blend door) that is broken. according to other customer complaints and the service dept manager at our local gm dealer, the cost to replace the faulty part is around $1300 for $50-$80 metal part. furthermore, by replacing the plastic part previously used to a metal part in the newer vehicles clearly suggest gm knew there was a problem with the crappy plastic part previously installed. this is a safety hazard and gm need to step to the plate and recall this item before someone is killed. my wife already damaged the car and took out a mailbox due to reduce visibility. *tr

I installed a sunshine kids radian xtsl in my 2006 chevy equinox rear-facing center using the latch system/rear facing tether. a week or so after installing, as my daughter got in the car, i noticed that the latch strap had loosened significantly and that the seat was no longer in tightly. i took my daughter out of the car and re-installed the seat it tightly. i found that i was then able to easily shake the seat as the latch strap loosened. it seemed like the angle that the latch connector hit the car seat prevented the connector from staying in the locked position. i was easily able to tap the connector and see the latch belt loosen. after being unable to get a tight install with the seat belt in any seat position, i switched out the xtsl for my britax blvd. cs and emailed sunshine kids juvenile products about the issue. they replied promptly and courteously and sent me a new super latch connector. it arrived quickly and i haven't had any problems since. (related vehicle information: model year=2006, make=chevrolet, model=equinox). *tr

Sunshine kids radian xtsl installed rear facing in 2006 chevy equinox. solid install with superlatch system, barely 1/4 inch of movement at the belt path, however upon wiggling the shoulder area of the seat with minimal pressure, the superlatch loosened dramatically and the seat was no longer secure. (related vehicle information: model year=2006, make=equinox, model=chevy). *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. while driving approximately 25-30 mph the contact heard water moving inside the dashboard. the failure started in august of 2007. an authorized dealer advised him that the head gasket and lifters were failing. the contact advised the dealer to replace the engine because of the failure. the contact also authorized the dealer to replace the engine. a complaint was filed with the manufacturer. the approximate failure mileage was 25,000 and the current mileage was 59,347. updated 05/05/11*lj the consumer stated the check engine light illuminated. updated 08/19/11

Vehicle no longer blows hot air when heat is on and defroster not longer blows hot air. found many complaints about same problem on the internet. problem seems to be with a plastic temperature door valve (temperature blend door) that is broken. no heat means windows fog up and and can not see to drive, which is a safety hazard in rainy or snowy cold weather. according to other customer complaints the cost to repair is around $1200 for $50-$80 metal part.

No heat in 2006 equinox. door used to change from heat to cool broken due to malfunction of actuator. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the vehicle was leaking antifreeze abnormally. she also noticed that when the vehicle was either parked or idle, the temperature gauge would increase and she would be forced to turn the vehicle off to prevent it from overheating. the dealer advised the contact to bring the vehicle in for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was instead taken to a private mechanic where they informed her that the head gasket was blown. the contact was awaiting repairs. the current mileage was approximately 75,000 and the failure mileage was approximately 74,000. the vin was unavailable.

2006 chevy equinox blowing cold air. dealership said plastic door part is broken that controls direction of cool or hot air. $50.00 part $1200.00 labor to remove dash to fix, not under warrenty. safety issue, moisture builds up on inside of windshield and freezes. *tr

Heat stopped working in 06 equinox. told it was the air blend door. $40 dollar part but $1000 to replace. this is a very common problem and is a design flaw by gm. they will not back it. this leaves the car with no way to defrost/defog the windshield. this is a major safty concern. *tr

Chevy equinox 2006-broken blend door due to malfunction of the actuator. cost for diagnoses $44, cost to repair $1,000. have noticed that numerous owners of this year and make are having this problem around the 50,000 mile mark, mine is at 51,000. problem is not covered under extended warranty and poses a safety hazard in that the heat ceases without warning. defrost is not usable. this should be a safety recall from the manufacturer due to the large number of equinox owners with the same problem. the part has been redesigned and should be updated without cost to these chevrolet owners. *tr

Broken blend door on 2006 chevy equinox. *tr

Just bought the car a month ago and two days after i bought it the air temperature blend door broke and it cost me $1200.00 to fix and now again the door has broken and i can't afford to fix it a second time. there is no heat and this happened all of a sudden. the windows immediately fogged up and i couldn't see. there was air blowing but it was cold air. there is no heat at all. *tr

My blend door also broke from deep inside the dash causing the heat setting to blow only cold air and i am unable to defog windshield. since purchase the vehicle has had difficulty starting. sometimes it starts up on the first try and other times i have to pump the gas in order to get vehicle to start. both of these problems are consistent with other vehicle owner complaints. *tr

The blend door in my 2006 chevy equinox lt is broken. the knob that turns it from cold to hot is cracked and i was told by a mechanic that this piece should not have been broken and it is a manufacture defect. it is only blowing cold air. i have read many complaints online from people with the exact same issue. this is a safety issue because i can't defrost my windshield on a cold day with cold air. i have driven with fogged windows and windshield almost hitting objects on the road because i couldn't see anything. the repairs are expensive and gm needs to place a recall on this. *tr

Tl - the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox . the contact stated the defroster on his vehicle was defective. he mentioned that when he tried to put it on, it would not blow hot air and it impaired his visibility. the vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed a faulty temperature actuator blendor nob and had to be replace. the manufacturer was contacted who did not offered any assistance. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage 40,000 and current mileage was 58,000. pm

Complainant owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox where the heat and defroster suddenly stopped working on march 1, 2011. took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that the air temp actuator over actuated and broke the air temp door. the air temp door and actuator are now faulty and need to be replaced. estimate of $1200 of which most of the cost is labor due to need to disassemble all of the dashboard to replace part. this is a known defect of the vehicle make, model and year and manufacturer has yet to issue a recall. vehicle was not repaired. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that coolant began leaking from the vehicle abnormally and the temperature gauge would signal that the vehicle was overheating. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the intake gasket was faulty and would need to be replaced. she then took the vehicle to a second dealer who advised the same. the manufacturer was not contacted in regards to the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 73,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that there was no heat function in the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the heater blend door was defective and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. the vin was unavailable. the current and failure mileage was approximately 59,000. updated 03/24/11*lj

Last summer the ac in my car started to act weird, i just had bought the car and didn't think much of it for a while. then, after having my daughter and having her get over heated because the ac was freezing up i decided to take it to a repair place that told me that there was a plastic versus a metal arm that opens a door that allows the cold and hot air flow to go through my car and that it needed to be replaced with in fact a metal one. this was going to cost me a lot of money, roughly 1000-1500 dollars of which i do not have, since summer was nearly over i decided it was not that critical and i drove other family members vehicles if i had a long way to drive so my baby didn't over heat in her car seat. now as of today my heat isn't working, it is freezing outside and once again the safety of my child is at risk because she is cold. i have read tons of complaints online and reviews hat tons of people with the same car are having the same problem and that the metal arm replacement part is very cheap but that the labor is through the rood. i cannot afford the labor and i cannot afford my child to be over heated or freezing because chevy/gm decided to be cheap and use a plastic piece instead of metal to save a buck or two. i want this to be recalled, this is affecting hundreds if not thousands of people who have gotten a 2006 equinox. i would like something done about this as soon as possible because i cannot continue to put my child in an unsafe and uncomfortable environment. *tr

My car lost all heating function due to a faulty heater blend door and actuator which prevented hot air flow from coming into vehicle. this door was inside the dash console and required disassembling the entire dashboard. we were driving and unable to defrost our windshield as no heat was coming out of vents and ice/fog build up difficult to remove. the vehicle became a danger to other vehicles and pedestrians as windshield visibility was limited and blocked. dealer and gm considered this a non-safety issue and requires auto owners to repair the faulty parts. *tr

My abs brakes were locking while driving and made it very difficult to stop car which required repeated stomping on brake pedal. dealer repaired front hub bearings and sensors to correct problem. dealer or gm does not consider this a safety issue even though this made it difficult to stop vehicle and also common problem with this vehicle. cost to repair was at owners expense. *tr

I took my 2006 chevy equinox to dealership for power steering failure. we were losing steering functionality while driving. dealer did not find anything wrong. problem continued and after 2nd visit i was informed the entire steering column and motor needs to be replaced. i see from internet message boards this is a common problem with this vehicle. dealer and gm does not consider this a safety issue and requires auto owners to repair the vehicle at our cost. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the heat blower malfunctioned; neither the heat nor defroster would work. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who stated that the air blend door needed to be replaced. the contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 110,000.

Yesterday i got in my vehicle, turned on the heat and defrosters. i only got very cold air, the car never warmed up, the windows never defrosted, they only became foggy inside. g.m. says they have no records of this problem. the internet records over 500 incidents of the same thing happening to 2006 chevrolet equinox's. this car should be recalled and repaired, g.m. knows the part (plastic) fails because on later models they began using a metal part.

Heat in 2006 equinox chevy quit due to heater blend door failure. cost to fix was $944 + tax. this is obviously a design flaw, and should be corrected at gmc expense, not the consumer. also caregard warranty services inc. didn't cover the repair even though the air and heating system is covered in their policy. due to small print and a play on words they can claim that any part that is not specifically called out by name is not covered, even though the heating system is covered. stay away from both chevrolet and caregard warranty services inc. *tr

I have a 2006 chevy equinox and i've been having difficulty starting it. the cd/radio was not working correctly displaying numbers/letters and signs. -failure to start -poor fuel economy -radio/cd failure i did some research and found that the 2005 chevy equinox had the same problems and a recall was issued for faulty pcm, which was covered under a nhtsa recall for replacement. the report indicated that it can cause the problems listed above at random times: i checked with the dealership and they indicated that there is no listing for recalls on my 2006 chevy equinox. *ln

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the steering column wiring began to smoke which caused the steering to fail. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who replaced the entire steering column. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 107,147.

2006 chevy equinox. i've had to replace the wheel bearings twice in two years. both repairs were over $900. now the car is blowing cold air. a simple google search will see that this is a continuous problem with this vehicle. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the wheel bearings were built into the hub and when it would fail, it could cause the wheel to fracture from the vehicle. the front driver side wheel was replaced by the dealer two years ago but the failure recurred. in addition, the contact stated that all four wheels had to be replaced as a result. the vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic and the contact was advised that the bearings were bone dry and had caused the failure. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 114,000.

The "blend" door broke on my heater, causing no heat at all. during the winter months this causes ice and frost to build on my windshield, causing a serious safety hazard. after researching online, i found several hundred others in the same situation, this repair is ranging from $900 to $1200. with this cost i only wonder how many people are driving one of these vehicles franticly trying to wipe their window to prevent ice / frost while driving. *tr

2006 chevy equinox has problems starting. have to push gas pedal to even get it to start at times. this has been an issue since we bought the car in dec of 2007 with 32,000 miles on it. second day after we had car the check engine light came on so we brought it in. after that is when the starting issues started have brought it to the dealer 3 different times and the issue will not duplicate itself for them so there is not an issue to them. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. while driving approximately 30 mph, the contact could not open the driver side window. the contact stated a week later that all the electronic functions on the front driver side door would not function. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated the wiring harness in the front driver side door needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 58,000.

2006 chevy equinox (49351 miles) just quit blowing hot air through vents or defroster. dealer says a broken blend door cost $1500 to repair. seems this make/model has the same problem at about 50000 miles. what is chevrolet doing to help the purchasers of this vehicle. not a damn thing. great customer service, i will never purchase another chevy/gm product. very dangerous situation in cool temps where windshield fogs up driving down the road. i guess it will take a fatality for chevy to admit fault and correct this. highly disappointed!!! *tr

Temperature heater door broken. defroster does not work in winter. *tr

As with what i have discovered to be with hundreds of other equinox owners...with out warning or prior issues, my heater is no longer "heating" the air. it just blows out cold air. i have been told that it is the actuator/blend door (which is a plastic part) and that to correct it, requires the entire dash to be removed, 8+ hours of labor and upwards of $1000 in repair costs. i only have 44,000 miles on this car and should not be having this issue so early into the life/ownership of this car. i contacted gm and they are unwilling to recognize this as a problem and refused to offer any assistance to get it corrected. this is obviously a safety issue as it also prevents the defroster from working as well. temperatures have been in the teens for several weeks now which makes it dangerous to drive in the cold and snowy conditions. i have discovered several owner forums across the internet and have found hundreds of the same complaint on this make/model. i have also since learned that gm recalled the 2010 model for the exact same reason but is ignoring the same issue on the earlier models. gm needs to be made accountable for their faulty cost cutting ways and correct this problem via a recall. *tr

I have a 2006 chevy equinox and the heat doesn't work in it. i've had it about 4.5 month and it' going to cost me $1350.00 to have it fixed. the problem is heater valve door actuator motor. gm knows this is a problem and refuse to fix it. it's not a safety hazard to them. i think it's a safety hazard if your driving down the street with heat you can't defrost your window so you can see were your going and think alot people that is having this problem will agree with me.i feel if stand behind your product and vehicle you should stand up and do the right thing recall this vehicle and fix 2006 equinox! *tr

I own a 2006 chevy equinox. my problem began when i had approximately 55,000 miles on my car. this past october (2010), i noticed my heater was not working. no warm or hot air comes out of any vent or defroster at any fan speed. my car has no heat. it is impossible to defrost windows to de-ice or remove/prevent fogged windows when driving. also, i have two small children (ages 2 and 4 months) and i must have heat in the care for their care and safety. after doing research and reading 100's of complaints online about others with this same problem, i took my car to a mechanic at an authorized dealer, where they told me that the temperature door and temperature actuator were defected and would need to be replaced.. the estimated repair cost is approximately $1500. the inability to defrost and defog the windows of this 2006 equinox is a safety hazard for myself and other drivers, causing lack of visibility before and during vehicle operation. i recommend you look at the following links to forums where numerous equinox owners have complained about this same problem with their vehicles. http://www.aboutautomobile.com/complaint/2006/chevrolet/equinox/window+defroster please investigate this problem and require gm to recall this factory defect. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the heat suddenly stopped functioning and there was no air being blown out at all. the vin was unavailable. the current and failure mileages were approximately 68,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that only cold air would blow from the circulation vents when the heater was engaged. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection where the contact was advised that the blender door had failed and would not allow heated air to blow through the vents properly. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not contacted to report the failure. the failure mileage was 50,000. updated 3/21/11 *cn the consumer stated during the winter, the defroster/defogger stopped working. the next day, the heat stopped working and only cold air was blowing out of the vents. updated 04/27/11

We have a 2006 chevrolet equinox that has continuously had an electrical short in the wiring harness that deactivates the gas pedal accelerator. when it happens you can only move the vehicle with the pedal floored at 1 mile per hour which is very dangerous when you are on a high speed highway with no other cars around as you can not move out of the way of high speed vehicles that may be approaching. we have had it into the dealer three times and it continues to happen again intermittently as to the point we feel it is unsafe to drive. we have filed a complaint with chevy and they refuse to take any responsibility. we are afraid to take it on vacation as we could be stranded. *tr

I brought my 2006 chevy equinox in for a oil change on 1/4/11 and was told that my carrier bearing on the drive shaft was completely shot. i was informed to bring it to a mechanic right away otherwise i will lose my drive shaft. i brought my car immediately to the shop and was told that the part had to be ordered from gm and the part was around $500-$600. i contacted gm because if i was driving on the highway and the drive shaft went my car could have flipped and put me and others in danger. i was told by gm that they would not help with the costs of the bearing. when the bearing goes, which i'm told should have never gone, the car should vibrate badly or make noises which even the mechanic noted that no signs were given. if i had not brought my car in for a oil change i would have never known about this problem. i drive myself along with a disabled daughter and 2 year old grandson in this car and i have put all of us at risk even other drivers. this had to be a defective bearing that gm refuses to take care of. i feel that they didn't care about the safety of myself and other drivers on the road. now i have to wait for this expensive part and then have it repaired. thank god for the oil change because that is what i feel saved my life and others. *tr

2006 equinox started blowing cold air, engine overheated at stop light. replaced thermostat, but didn't resolve. vehicle needs new head gasket . cost with initial thermostat and current work approximately $3k. mechanic shops contacted gm and were not provided the information of numerous complaints such as mine, though a myraid of complaints posted on line that states that gm is well aware of the problem. *tr

My temperature door on the heater has broken off at the acuator due to defective material and my heater doesn't work causing danger when cold with no defrost or heat the part is plastic but requires 9 hours labor to replace and 3 days in the shop because it is in such a difficult location to get to requiring removal of the entire dash and hvac unit

Tl*the contact 2006 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that heater actuator cracked and caused the heat to malfunction. the contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic who stated that the heater actuator needed to be replaced. the contact called the manufacturer and stated that there were no recalls and that the warranty had expired. the contact stated that the failure was a known issue with that year, make and model vehicle and should be addressed by the manufacturer. the failure mileage was 44,500.

Our car 2006 equinox vin [xxx] heater failed and defroster then did not work. december 5 my heater on this car failed to work causing dangerous conditions in my car as it was cold and defrost would not function. window kept fogging over. noted that there are multiple complaints on line about this. reported this to chevy. part that determines heat vs cool fails, part costs about $38.22, chevy charged over $1317 to repair as this part is in the dashboard and supposedly difficult to reach!! information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

2006 equinox...heat blows out cold air..cannot defrost windshield which is a safety feature..hvac fails to blow warm air..hvac temperature door failed..this is only happening in 2006 equinox..many complaints on the 2006 equinox. *tr

At 46,000 miles heater blowing out cold air. can't defrost windows. problem started december 23, 2010. i have researched the problem and numerous equinox owners are having the same issue. problem comes from the manufacture. dealership is charging between $800-$1200. entire dash board needs to be removed to switch out a plastic part that was placed instead of a metal one. *tr

In oct 2010 the heat stopped working on my 2006 chevy equinox. at first i thought the problem might have been caused by air getting into the cooling system lines, because the coolant level in the reservoir had gotten a bit low. but adding coolant and trying to "burp" the system didn't fix the problem. upon searching the web, i discovered that quite a few people had the same no-heat problem with the chevy equinox and pontiac torrent (which is the same vehicle platform). it turns out the problem is caused by a small "door" that allows air to flow past the heater core. apparently this "air temperature blend door" has a plastic connecting shaft to an electric motor, and the shaft is prone to breaking after a few years. the trouble is... replacing this little part is not easy. it involves removing much of the dashboard, which takes a long time. consequently, the cost to repair this problem at a gm dealer is around $1,000, give or take a few hundred bucks. *tr

I have a 2006 chevrolet equinox and the heater blows cold air causing the windshield to frost up. took to a chevrolet dealer and they said that it is a broken heater blend door and it cost me $1598.00 to fix. chevrolet does not say that this is a safety hazard therefore will no issue a recall. i have been reading about this on other sites and there are some cases of people having to replace the part 4 times in 4 years. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that when driving at any speed the check engine and traction control warning lights would illuminate intermittently, causing the vehicle to loose all power. the dealer made four attempts to diagnose the failure but to no avail. the contact did not inform the manufacturer of the failure nor was the vehicle repaired. the vin was unavailable. the current mileage was approximately 53,000 and the failure mileage was approximately 52,000.

Heat began blowing only cold air, could not defrost windshield. was on a trip with two small children. it became very cold and difficult to see; dangerous. dealership diagnosis is a broken temperature control door actuator. gm is so far unwilling to aid in repair cost. *tr

Defroster/ heater inoperable car can't be driven in winter. updated ivoq 03/14/11 *tr

In october of 2010 my 2006 chevy equinox heater began blowing cold air. i did research and found a lot of equinox owners are having the same issue. i went and received a diagnostics at the dealership and they said it is the temperature door and the repair cost is $1300. this is a safety issue because i am unable to defrost the windows if there is a snow storm or just being too cold. this happens whenever i turn on the heat and my concern is being able to see out the windshield if it fogs up or freezes. gmc has yet to issue a recall on the defective part. i have googled this problem and there is a website with over 400 complaints of consumers with the same issue and their vehicle being diagnosed with the same defective part. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. while driving at an unknown speed the contact was operating the air conditioning unit; however, heat was blowing out of the vents. for a short time only cold air would flow from the vents instead of heat; the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the heater flap needed to be replaced. a screw was installed to temporarily remedy the failure. the failure and current mileages were 76,000.

Heater not working on 2006 chevy equinox causing safety and visibility problems. one day the ac and heat were working fine, the next day the heater would only blow cold air...no heat as well as a non-working window defroster. this began in early november. the dealership says the actuator needs to be replaced as well as the temperature door (blend door). cost is $100 for the analysis and about $1,000 for parts and labor. i have a securenet extended warranty but they say this is not covered. car is at dealership now awaiting my approval to do the work. i am in limbo and looking for another shop who can maybe fix it cheaper. considering the hundreds if not thousands of complaints i have seen online about this, and the fact the parts were cheap and should not be breaking so soon, this needs to be recalled! *tr

2006 chevy equinox heater stopped working at 75k+ miles. i am told by dealer and numerous complaints online by same exact vehicle owners that this is a faulty and defective blender door arm. it was replaced with plastic versus metal for 2006 in effort to cut corners. they all consistently break at 3 years or more! very common complaint. it is a safety issue when you are driving in 20degree weather and constantly get sick! also unable to defrost ice and haze from wind shield since only cold air blows out! this diminishes the visibility significantly! if i can't see from my windshield and have to a) drive with window open and freeze, b) use hand to wipe off while driving or c) pull over constantly and clean off windshield or use the mini plug in heater i had to purchase to help defrost my iced wind shield in the morning! over $1000 to fix. it is a defect. please google this year and "heater" you will find many many websites with exact complaints. gm needs to acknowledge this and fix at no charge! *tr

All of a sudden the heat in my car stopped working, but the fan works. a chevy dealership diagnosed the issue as a failed heater door, which costs $900-$1300 to fix as they have to take the dash board apart. i found out this is happening on a lot of 2006 chevy equinox. chevy should recall this and fix it as it's a faulty part. i have no choice but to fix it now as i need heat in my car and need a defroster. chevy should recall and pay to fix this issue and should reimburse anyone that has already paid. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the heating system malfunctioned causing the front windshield to fog and impair her vision. the dealer was notified, but offered no assistance. the manufacturer was aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was unavailable. the current mileage was approximately 57,000. the failure mileage was approximately 30,000.

Like hundreds, maybe thousands, of other 2006 chevy equinox owners, the heater will only blow cold air out because of a faulty part that wears out and breaks after approximately 2-3 years. i have been told by the dealership that gm is refusing to issue a recall because it is not considered a safety issue, however when i am driving my kids to school in the morning and cannot see where i am driving because i can't defrost my windows, it seems to be quite a safety issue to me, not to mention the fact that my children are freezing. any length of time in the during a michigan winter we will risk hypothermia & frostbite. i have been told it is $900 to fix, which like many others i don't just have that amount of money sitting around and now have to wait awhile to get the repair made. i understand that things go wrong with cars and cars require maintenance and repairs, but this is obviously an issue with gm's design and decision to use cheap parts that wouldn't last and they should be held responsible for their poor decision. *tr

2006 chevrolet equinox. letter from the office of senator collins on behalf constituent re the chevy equinox recall *tgw the consumer stated his daughter purchased the vehicle last year and occasionally the heat would not work. during the summer, the problem became worse when his daughter was unable to change the heating and air condition mode. the consumer discovered it was an inherent problem with the 2005-2010 models and a recall had also been issued for the 2010 model. the consumer stated the problem was with the door blend, which was connected to the temp control and by the door moving between the heat and ac, the temperature could be adjusted. the door used to have a metal tab that connected to the blend door actuator. starting with the 2005 models, gm used a plastic tab. the tab was not strong enough and snapped off causing the door to stay in the ac position. *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle would start to slow down. no warning lights illuminated on the instrumental panel. the vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who informed the contact to disconnect the electronic braking control module. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 60,000. the vin was unavailable.

The heat started to take longer to warm up then after a month of this the heat totally stop working. i can't defrost the windows. this occurs everytime. i have research this and there are numerous complaint about having this issue. gm needs to recall this because they charge anywhere from $900-1200 to fix the problem. i found that the air blend door on the actuator that controls the temp of the airflow. i have found this problem going on since 2008 on the 2006 chevy equinox and pontiac torrent. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. while driving approximately 50 mph with the air conditioning unit on she could feel hot air blowing from the vents. due to the loss of hot air the windshield began to fog and disrupt her visibility. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing nor was it repaired. the failure and current mileages were 18,000. the vin was unavailable.

I own a 2006 chevrolet equinox. i had no symptoms or signs of the failure i had with my heater. no leaks or symptoms lead up to the issue- it simply stopped working. because gm (starting roughly in 2005) started manufacturing vehicles with a plastic blend door for the actuator- the heat is malfunctioning and only blows extremely cool air. this is a definite safety issue that thousands of americans are experiencing. we are unable to defrost the windows and see visibly- the only response from gm that we are getting is to "roll a window down" and with 3 infants in the car, this is impossible. the estimates range from 900 to 1800 to fix this part (which requires dismantling the entire dash down to the firewall) which arguably causes a domino effect of other issues to the vehicle. with no visibility and now way to transport my infant children safely in the winter- this should definitely be a recall that is a safety and hazard issue on multiple levels. gm refuses to recognize the problem. americans can't afford to have the car fix, but also can't afford to have no heat. there's nothing we can do and we are suffering. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. while driving approximately 35 mph the contact attempted to turn on the heater but only cold air would blow from the vents. the failure recurred whenever he attempted to turn on the heat. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where he was informed a part within the dashboard fractured and was causing the heating system to fail. various repairs were performed but the failure continued. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 65,000.

2006 chevy equinox bought brand new and now has 31t miles on it and the heater does not work. therefore, my windshields freeze up and cannot be defrosted. i am pregnant with my first child and am not going to be able to use this vehicle as it is safety hazard. the dealership sited it would cost me $1,076.00+tax to fix the air director door. *tr

I have a 2006 chevy equinox, i have been driving this vehicle for 19 months i had bought it used from a gm dealer. i was driving to thanksgiving and notice it no longer blew hot air. the suv only has 56,000 miles on it so i began doing research online, apparently this is not an unknown problem, the chevy equinox from 2005 to 2010 has a defective temperature valve aculator as well as the hvac door valve, gm decided to make these parts plastic and from other blogs i have read that as an equinox owner you where not to ever use your heat on its highest setting this will destroy the valves. then upon talking to a gm dealer i was told the replacement of these valves will cost 1500 dollars and they replace it with another plastic part and give you a 12 month warranty. this is a danger since a defroster will not clear a windshield in winter with cold air. gm had the decency to recall the 2010 equinox part, but refuses to hear out any of the owners of prior year models. i turn to you in hopes some one will help. *tr

Own a 2006 chevy equinox and when braking or attempting to stop the vehicle i have to press on the brakes very hard. i can feel the brakes pumping (abs system) and making a rattling noise when trying to stop and the aba and track lights stays on. *tr

I took my 2006 chevrolet equinox in for repair when my windshield defroster didn't work effectively and i discovered my heat was blowing cold air. my local chevrolet dealership charged over $1100 to replace the temperature valve actuator and the hvac door valve to correct the problem. my car had only 44,495 miles at the time of the malfunction, and when i went online, i found that many others complained of the identical problem with their 2006 equinox. i was dismayed at the cost, but was more dismayed to learn they replaced the broken plastic parts with identical plastic parts on which there is only a 12-month warranty. i learned that there has been a recall on the 2010 chevy equinox on which they replaced the plastic parts with metal parts. the 2006 equinox should also be recalled, since a defroster will not clear a windshield in winter with cold air, which is definitely a safety hazard! gm should acknowledge this problem as a safety issue on the 2006 chevy equinox and issue a recall to replace the breakable plastic parts with metal.

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the air acuator would overextend and break. this failure caused the vehicle to lose heat and the defroster failed. the dealer stated that the failure was common and would occur again even after repair if the heat was on full. the vin was unavailable. the current and failure mileages were 53,622.

I own a 2006 chevy equinox. a couple of months ago the heater and air conditioning stopped working. i began looking online to possibly see what might be wrong with it only to find that this was something many 2006 chevy equinox owners were experiencing. apparently it is a problem with the plastic blend door part and actuator. the total cost of parts is around $150, however the total cost of repair is in excess of $1000! the reason being is they have to disassemble the entire dashboard in order to reach this particular area of the car. i realize when owning a vehicle that issues arise and must be dealt with, but the frustrating thing here is chevy will not issue a recall nor a technical service bulletin because they say it is not a safety related issue. i tend to disagree. without being able to properly defrost and de-ice your windshield you are putting yourself in very dangerous driving conditions. it is my feeling that gm should stand behind their products better than this. one quick online search will reveal that this is a common issue for 2006 chevy equinox owners. they have sinced replaced the plastic part with what they originally used which is a metal piece. the plastic piece was choosen as a cost savings measure that in my opinion only saved gm money and not the end consumer. thank you for allowing me to file this complaint. i hope something with be done to address this issue. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the heat stopped functioning. the contact's mechanic believed the problem was attributed to the heating coil which was behind the instrument panel and hard to reach and replace. the contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. the vin was unavailable. the current and failure mileages were approximately 50,000.

2006 equinox suddenly began blowing only cold air, regardless of the heat/cold settings, 100% of the time. there were no noticeable events leading up to the failure. because of this failure, the defrost function is inoperative leading to reduced visibility. out of the factory warranty period, the quotes for repair range from $800 to $1800. this is not affordable at this time, and given all the other identical complaints found on the internet, i believe this to be a recall issue due to the safety hazard resulting from decreased visibility. for reference, please see these forums for additional complaints: http://www.web2carz.com/797/2006/chevrolet/equinox/reviews/overview http://www.topix.com/forum/autos/chevrolet-equinox/tnmhvcte76u9hgth4/p18 after brief browsing of these forums, you can see that this problem is nowhere near unique to mine! *tr

My 2006 chevy equinox starting blowing cold air in 2009. i took the car to my mechanic and discovered a plastic piece known as the blend door assembly is stuck or broken and it will cost over $1000 to repair. without heat my windows will not defrost and it is a safety issue. i went to a site (http://www.topix.com/forum/autos/chevrolet-equinox/tnmhvcte76u9hgth4/p5) and found hundreds of gm owners are having the same problem. please forced gm to recall this item. *tr

Just purchased a used 2006 chevy equinox. second day of driving, turned on heat to get the chill out of the air. heat did not work. immediately contacted the dealer about this problem. they have had the vehicle over a week now. *tr

Heater was working fine yesterday, this morning the heater would only blow cold air, even after the car was fully warmed up. called the local chevrolet dealership and they said it was a faulty air temp door that needed to be replaced and it would cost about $925. after much research i have noticed this is a continuing and constant problem for this vehicle year and make. *tr

In may we purchased a certified 2006 chevy equinox. we are retired and do not put miles on the car. we also live in northeast ohio. the first cold day we put the heat and defroster on. neither worked. we found that the heater door was broken. neither the dealer nor gm would help. we have had it fixed. however, the heater door nor actuator have not been redesigned to elevated this problem. we found hundreds of complaints on the internet for the same problem- no heat or defroster. this is a major job since the entire dash board must be removed. however, it is a safety hazard. defrosters are necessary, especially in cold climates. it appears that gm and dealers are denying the problem exists because of the cost involved. these cars need to be recalled. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that heater was blowing warm air. the vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the contact was informed that the temperature door and temperature actuator were defective. the contact called the manufacturer who took a complaint and advised her to take the vehicle to the dealer. the vehicle had not been repaired. the current and failure mileages were approximately 67,000.

In november the heat on our 2006 chevy equinox went out-only cold air blows. was informed by local chevy dealer that the heat blender door/valve frequently breaks and that they could repair it for 1500-1800$. if they frequently break why hasn't chevy issued a recall and stopped using s substandard product? *tr

Driving 2006 equinox and the brakes were not working properly. the brakes did not press down and seem to be stuck. *tr

The heating control on my vehicle has malfunctioned. the problem is permanent. there is no internal heat. as i live in a winter climate, the lack of heat with my blower has made defrosting my vehicle difficult to impossible. upon further research, this exact problem has been diagnosed with at least several hundred vehicles of my make and model. the problem is a heating door mechanism that controls hot and cold. a local mechanic stated that chevrolet would not provide a non-dealership the part to fix it. chevrolet fails to acknowledge this as any safety concern. the dealership is offering to repair it for $1000. *tr

Nothing caused the failure. just driving down the road and the heat quit blowing. just blows cold air now. the consequences are i can not defrost my windows and i have to drive my 6 year old handicapped son shivering in the back seat. gm knows about their defect but will not issue a recall. this is a huge safety concern for me and other drivers around me as my windows frost up driving. the part is a cheap plastic piece that gm used that is causing the temperature blend door and actuator to be faulty. to access this part the whole dash has to be removed, steering column and all. this should not be the owners responsibility when it is the manufactures problem. *tr

My heater only blows out cold air! i've read over 500 complaints on other sires how gm decided to replace a metal door arm to the heater component with a plastic one which almost certainly will break at one point. usually 3-4 years of owning the vehicle! apparently their is a huge amount of labor involved to replace a $60-200 part which is only available thru the dealer and a min. of $1000 labor to fix because it requires removing the entire dash and other vital components of the vehicle! it is common knowledge this is going to happen and chevy is now going to start using metal arms?! gm will not recall this item even though dealers all over the country agree this is a set up. *tr

Over the past year my chevy equinox has been giving problems. i have had to have the ignition switch change out twice because when it is hot outside the ignition cylinder swells and the key can not be turned. the past three months there has been electrical problems where the traction control light comes on and the car just shuts off immediately and will not start again. *tr

Heater quit working, now no defrost. *tr

I have a 2006 chevy equinox that i bought brand new. i've had multiple problems with it. the first was issues with it not wanting to start. at that point it was still under warranty, and the dealership replaced the ignition. the problem has continued throughout the four years that i've had it, and now occurs almost every time i start my car. i've also had the heater blow cold air, and the dealer replaced blower door and actuator. i contacted gm, who agreed to pay half of the cost. that was in january of 2009. since then, i've had multiple issues as well with the key getting "stuck" in the ignition. usually after about 10 minutes of moving steering wheel back and forth, it will finally come out. this happened mostly this past summer when it was really hot outside. i've also heard clicking noises coming from the passenger side randomly when i turn my car right after my car has been parked and running for awhile. another issue is revving up for no reason. both times i was sitting at a stop light and then started to turn left and car revs up and seems to get stuck in gear then eventually kicks out. after reading the other reports, i am now scared that the next issue is going to be my car shutting down while i'm driving down the highway. i work in home health, therefore i am driving my car all day everyday. i also have a toddler and worry about his safety in my vehicle. *tr

The heater in my equinox went out at about 45,000-50,000 miles. i was unable to defrost my window and driving conditions were dangerous not only to me but also to other drivers. i was able to get the part fixed after about 1 year of driving with no heat. it cost me $1,035 and of course happened not too long after my warranty had expired. *tr

It is now the end of october in pennsylvania. it is very cold at 32 degrees. i turned my heat on in my equinox and it is blowing cold air. i did some research online, and found out many other owners of the 2006 equinox are having the same problem. it is due to the plastic piece braking on the heater blend door. it will cost $1,200 to fix. i called gm to see if their was a recall on theis part. i was told by gm that it has not been recalled because it "is not a safety issue". not a safety issue? i am unable to defrost my windows so i may see the road, putting my life, my children's lives and the lives of everyone on the road in danger. i would say this is a big problem!

On my 2006 chevrolet equinox, the abs and traction control (tc) warning lights on the dash are on, and the brakes intermittently and frequently will not work, especially at slow speeds. they pulse and the car does not slow, until the brakes pedal is pushed to the floor. the garage has replaced the front wheel bearings twice, the abs control module, the struts, and also rotated the tires, and the problem persists. the diagnostic tester indicates front left wheel bearing. i see on the internet that this s a widespread and persistent problem on the chevy equinox. we still haven't figured out how to fix it permanently. *tr

I have a 2006 chevrolet equinox lt 3.4l awd and everything worked fine, i did not use my heater allsummer long. i turned it on as of 10/10/2010 and there was no heat at all. it was only cold air. i heard this is a very common issue and in some areas can be considered a safety risk. i live in the midwest where during winter, there is always frost on windows. if i do not have heat to defrost windows or get ice and snow off, this causes a risk. and putting hot or warm water on the window risks cracking the window. thanks for hearing me and this safety risk, it would be very nice to have this recalled as it is a common issue and is over $1000 to fix. *tr

I cannot unfog my windshield because a heater flap has broken. my car blows out only cold air because of this broken piece (as diagnosed by a gm repair station). bright sunlight shining on the fogged (and frosted because of the cold air blowing on a wet, cold windshield) windshield results in zero visibility. *tr

The heater/defroster on my 2006 chevrolet equinox failed to produce heat. as a result, i could not defrost my windshield while driving. i took the vehicle to a local gm dealership to diagnose the problem. the failure was due to a plastic air blend door (part# ch19130554) that is controlled by an electric actuator (part# ch15781467). the actuator is not calibrated appropriately and places excessive stress on the plastic air blend door connection. over time, the plastic breaks, disabling the door and not allowing heat to be directed into the cabin. the repair requires the removal of the dashboard, driving control consoles and steering column to access the blend door. it cost me $1,145.08 to replace and required my car to be in the repair shop for 2 days. i live in pennsylvania and needed the repair completed so i could safely drive the vehicle. i strongly believe this is a design flaw that needs to be corrected by gm before someone gets into an accident. i was lucky to discover the problem in the early fall months. i could only imagine what would have happened if it broke in the winter. since gm has yet to address the design issues, i am concerned that i will experience the same problem again. from my internet research, i have identified many others who experienced this same problem and have the same concern. some cannot afford to make the repair and are operating the vehicle without heat/defrost. i am writing in the hopes that the nhtsa can influence gm to improve the design, to extend vehicle warranties to cover the repair and to assist those whom already paid for this repair. *tr

Defective middle seat belt on 2006 chevy equinox. i folded down the seat to put something large in the back. when i tried to put the seat back up, the seat belt will not retract. i tried everything i could to loosen the seat belt but to no avail it won't budge. i took it to the chevy dealer that i bought the car from and he said all he could do is cut the seat belt and order me a new seat belt retractor. he said he would call me with an estimate to replace. 3 days pass and no calls from dealer so i called him and he finally looked it up. he said it would cost me 375.00 to repair this seat belt. my car has never been in an accident and i see no reason for this seat belt to malfunction. the cost to replace seems very excessive and i can't seem to get any answers from the dealer other than "it happens". oh, and of course my car is about 1000 miles out of the 60 thousand/ 5 year warranty. *tr

I have a 2006 chevy equinox and the heater has stopped working. the defroster does not work and according to the dealer it will cost atleast $1000 to repair a blend door that seems to be defective in alot of these vehicles. seems to me that gmc should pay the price since so many are having this same problem. *tr

The heat setting blows out only cold air. gm repair service said that the plastic air temperature blend door was broken and needs replacement. gm rep said that gm does not acknowledge that such a problem exists. the defective part is situated within the dashboard requiring the dash to be completely removed. gm repair was familiar with the problem and how to repair it yet gm rep from corporate says gm is unaware of such a problem. *tr

Tl* the contact owns 2006 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the vehicle heater failed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the blend door would close and the heat will not come through to the interior of the vehicle. the manufacturer was contacted who advised the contact that the warranty had expired and they would not offer any further assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 86,000.

I have a 2006 chevrolet equinox that is blowing ice cold air through the heater as well as the defrosters i think along with the other 329 people who i read about has the same problem.and they all estimate the cost of repairs is 1,000 dollars we need help i tried replacing the thermostat but no help still cold air. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the heating system in the vehicle stopped functioning. the vehicle was taken to a repair shop where the contact was informed that the actuator in the blend door was defective, causing the failure. the vehicle had not been repaired. the contact called the dealer who offered no assistance as there were no related recalls. the manufacturer had not been notified. the current mileage was approximately 53,000. the failure mileage was approximately 52,500.

I own a 2006 chevrolet equinox. last week the heater stopped blowing any warm or hot air. i put it in for repair and almost $1000 later i was told that one of the plastic tabs of the heater blend door had been cracked off by the over torquing of the heater actuator motor. i live in a cold climate and must have warm/hot air to keep my windows clear. this is a significant safety issue. *tr

The blend door for the heater system does not work they crack.$ 1200.00 to repair the item as they remove the entire dashboard. we called gm and they would not offer us a penny. this is a life safety issue and the cars should be recalled. the point being how do you drive in the northeast or any cold climate and see out the windshield this went out as we were driving in snow conditions and the windshield fogged up we had to pull over off the highway as we would have had a serious accident. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. when the contact turned the heat on, it only blew warm air. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the actuator blend door was the cause of the failure; the dealer also stated that the instrument panel would have to be removed to replace the door. the failure mileage was 77,352 and the current mileage was 77,600.

2006 chevrolet equinox. heater actuator door broke. this leads to unsafe driving conditions. windshield can't be defrosted due to lack of heat control. 3 cold seasons use should present a recall. completely failed construction of makeup parts. this presents unsafe lack of visibility while driving in cold weather. *tr

Heat does not work, heater temperature valve has broken. can not turn heat to hot or cold. the windshield fogs up and freezes when below 32, it was a 15 hour project that will happen again in 40,000 miles if the problem is not corrected by gm. *tr

My 2006 chevy equinox started blowing out cold air when i turned the heat on back in may of 2010. we decided to let it go since it was getting warmer out and now that it's getting colder here in mi, we decided to get the problem fixed because the defroster won't work. my husband is a mechanic and we started looking online to see what the problem might be and came across thousands of posts from people that have the same issue. the blend door is more than likely broken, the dash has to be taken apart to fix it and we can't afford to pay someone over $1000 to fix it. the car only has 48000 miles on it and i've never had any problems with gm cars in the past so we decided not to get the extended warranty. i will rethink this in the future because of the cheap way vehicles are being made now. makes me sick we have to do all this work for a cheap part that needs to be replaced. *tr

2006 chevy equinox heater blows cold air. *tr

My 2006 equinox was diagnosed on monday with a broken blend door, damaged actuator (due to blend door being broken and leaking), and damaged heating core (due to blend door being broken and leaking). the reason i needed to get a diagnosis is because in mid april the fan was blowing but no heat was coming out. at this stage there was about 55,000 miles on the vehicle and we were just driving normal city driving limits. needless to say i had the vehicle diagnosed and the total repair cost me $1500. the service guy i spoke to told me he sees about 1 in 25 equinoxs with this same problem. living in new england is it not a safety issue if we do not have heat? in the middle of winter we cannot defrost our windows!! this becomes a safety issue because there will be people out on the road driving with impaired vision due to foggy, snow covered, or ice covered windows who cannot afford to pay for these repairs. gm should definitely recall this vehicle for this reason alone which is clearly a safety issue!! what about people who have kids? you always hear about not leaving your kids in the car in extreme heat...i think that the same applies to extreme cold. without heat the same problems can occur as with heat. heat is a necessity in the winter! *tr

2006 chevy equinox broken blend door. nothing lead up to the failure it just quit working. i haven't had it repaired yet, can't justify $1500 to replace. *tr

The problem with the temp. door not working is if you need to defog or defrost your windows and the heat won't work you cant see. and you don't know when this will happen. thank god i was just trying to take the chill out of my vehicle on a cool fall evening, no matter what i did no heat. stop to get gas, started the truck....... heat came on, now it won't go off. *tr

8/17/10 while driving my 2006 chevrolet equinox approximately 40 miles per hour the car just shut off - no warning & all the recommended service has been done on the car at the chevy dealer since i purchased brand new. took car to chevy dealer & they could not duplicate but thought it may be due to a dirty throttle body, so they cleaned it. 9/1/10 while driving down the highway at 65 miles per hour the car shuts off again and again on 9/3/10 so made another appointment with chevy dealer & they said they were able to duplicate the issue & they replaced the engine switch. 9/10/10 problem occurs again & car is at the dealership. chevy dealer has not been able to fix problem yet. this is a real concern to have your car shut off while simply driving down the road. it does restart but i have to sit and try several times. *tr

2006 chevy equinox "no heat" - this vehicle has a problem with the blend door breaking. my opinion, it is a bad design. many equinox owners are experiencing the same failure. it is unsafe because the defrost will not work. my failure happened at 72,000 miles. this is a known problem with the equinox as well as the pontiac torrent. i think gm should be forced to recall this at once. it seems the parts are only available from the dealer at a cost of $65 - $200, however the labor is $600 - $1200, no customer should have to spend that on an obvious design flaw. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the vehicle would switch from air conditioning to heat while he was driving. the problem was intermittent in the beginning but the failure progressed and became more frequent. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed that the strip flapper door on the heating coil was defective. the contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. the current and failure mileages were approximately 64,000.

Heater blowing cold air for 1 week. took to repair shop and advised blend door stuck, it and activator need replaced. estimated approx. $1000.00. *tr

The chevy equinox 2006 has had numerous problems with the heating system valve door breaking. it was explained to me by my dealer that this has been an ongoing problem with the car yet it is costing consumers approximately $1,000. to fix. there needs to be a recall on the trap door that releases the heat. *tr

Chevrolet passlock system is intended to keep one's car from being stolen but the widespread issues with this system are a danger to its drivers. this system has left me stranded several times because it hinders the engine from starting. *tr

My seatbelt in the back where my 4 yr old sir broke, my cd player more often than not will not take cd's. i do not have heat but my a/c works just fine. *tr... updated 10/26/11 *bf

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. the antilock brakes failed indicating that the sensor was corroded and began to make a grinding sound when coming to a stop. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the abs and hub sensor. the manufacturer was notified and informed her that there was no related recall and that the vehicle could be repaired under the warranty after she paid the deductible. the failure and current mileages were 55,000.

Nothing special done, blend door just broke, therefore we have no heater or defroster. cannot drive car when it is cold and defroster is needed outside. was told by a gm dealership $1200 just for labor. i think this should be recalled. there are probably thousands of these complaints online i have read. *tr

Truck lost speed without warning while driving in traffic. engine cuts off while driving. truck can be working one minute and you park and come back and nothing it would start and have to be tow and this has happen to me three times in the last 5 months. the elec system always have something wrong with it. running at 55 mph and a semi-tractor trailer behind you with your three small grand children in the back and the truck just lost it speed with no warning is a frightening thing to happening. i have replaced the battery, the started, and now the lower cooler fan is out the elec. system just keep breaking down back to back and i hardly even drive it only to doctor appointments and to do my shopping. *tr

2006 chevy equinox air bags did not deploy in my daughter's front crash accident. her car was totaled. she hit a mailbox and in a spin on the driver's front side hit a telephone pole. she hit her head on the steering wheel and hurt her back. the rear windshield was also shattered and also had a back flat tire. i called our local gm dealer and they told me to call gm. she called gm but they got her upset and she in other words said there was nothing they could do about the air bags not deploying. in other words this is a defect of this model and they aren't going to do anything about it. *tr

Have a 2006 chevrolet equinox that has been slipping gears (not properly shifting) when accelerating and decelerating. this has been happening for a week. just yesterday, while sitting at a light, with my foot on the brake for several seconds, the vehicle must have decided to go back down in gear, and it made the vehicle jump. then yesterday afternoon, while trying to accelerate onto a busy highway, it would not get out of gear and stayed at 15 mph. i had to let off the gas for a few seconds then resumed accelerating. the issue has been happening for about a week, but yesterday was the scariest, when i couldn't merge into the traffic at the speed that i needed to. my husband has called the lot where it was purchased and made an appointment to take it in for this thursday. i began reviewing posts on other websites and was amazed at how many complaints there were on this very issue. this is very scary, especially with that many complaints. *tr

I was lucky and found out when it was summer time and not cold out... my mechanics have replaced 2 different parts the temp switch and valve that they were told could be the problem and still no heat .. and i have done more research on the problem it turns out to be the heat door arm is broke and take 7-8 hours to remove the dash. many equinox have the same problem with out heat and defrost you cant see to use the car during cold weather this is a safety issue during the winter. *tr

Heater does not work on 2006 chevy equinox due to an air temperature blend door behind the dash. this appears to be a large spread problem with chevy equinox. any google search with the keywords "chevy equinox heater problem" will prove this. this is a major safety issue in the winter months. the window will not defrost making it impossible to see out of the front window. my research shows that chevy will not make a recall on this because they feel it is not a safety issue. i would guess this is not the first complaint. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. while driving at 55 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal and felt an extreme pulsation. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the front rotors were resurfaced. the failure occurred again after 20,000 miles and the front rotors were once again resurfaced. the failure occurred a third time and the vehicle was taken back to the dealership; the dealer wanted to resurface the front rotors again. the contact refused as the resurfaced rotors only functioned properly for about 20,000 miles before they failed again. he called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 20,000. the current mileage is approximately 66,000. updated 7/26/10 *cn updated 07/29/10*jb

2006 chevy equinox would not start yesterday morning. put a brand new battery in it, it started then when i got to the store and came out tried to start it, it would not start! finally got it to start after i lifted the hood and banged on a couple of things. drove it to dealership and parked it, was told to drive truck around to service department and guess what? it would not start. they charged $230 to "fix" it. was supposedly poor terminal fit at starter solenoid causing excessive heat at starter relay. got my truck home, decided to go get something to eat and truck would not start again! :( *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated the internal heat would only blow cold air. the dealer advised there were no recalls for the vehicle. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 28,000 and the current mileage was 30,200.

While driving my dad's 2006 chevrolet equinox, it suddenly started vibrating rather badly at about 45-50 mph. i checked the vehicle out, and found that the carrier bearing had rusted apart, and basically was doing nothing. the vehicle only had 23,750 miles on it, but is out of warranty due to age. to repair the vehicle was almost $500. i have read dozens if not hundreds of complaints about this same problem from consumers that feel the same as i do. general motors knows that there is a problem concerning this and they will do nothing to rectify the problem. they put a defective poorly made part on this vehicle and it needs to be covered under a recall. a failure of this bearing at 70 mph probably would have caused a drive shaft failure {separation}, which could lead to an accident. i sincerely hope that gm can be made accountable in this instance, because they are ripping the public off with their inferior craftsmanship. *tr

2006 equinox with less than 55000 miles needs a new head gasket. yesterday was the 4th trip to the dealer to find the problem with my car overheating. this morning i was told it's a blown head gasket. i did a small amount of internet research only to find this is a known problem. i love my car but am so pissed over the run-around i've been getting for a known problem and that the problem has not been corrected on all vehicles affected. if i didn't have an understanding boss, an issue such as this could have cost me my job as i've spent a lot of time going back and forth between work and the dealership and now i'm without my vehicle until it's repaired. thank god i purchased the extended warranty when it was offered. *tr

2006 chevy equinox - there is a defect in the heater actuator occurring on many vehicles. i didn't realize the problem until searching all the complaints on the web and talking with the dealership. the failure of the heater actuator caused only cold air to blow. this prevents warm air from being directed to the front windshield to prevent buildup of frost. depending on weather fronts passing through and time of day, this is becoming a serious safety issue for me. one would ask: why not get it fixed? i have taken this to the dealer and the relatively cheap replacement part requires $1200.00+ to have the entire dashboard removed. it is not practical in most cases to pay this amount for a simple part repair, and in most cased to complex for a do-it-yourself mechanic. hundreds of car part failures are occurring, as apparent from complaints on the web. a fatal accident is bound to happen if it hasn't already. there are some reports that gm as recognized the poorly designed part and the high potential for accidents so they are quietly trying to design a new part. this has got require a recall. *tr

I took my 2006 chevy equinox in to an authorized dealer to look my vehicle over up an down to fix anything that was potentially wrong with it before my warranty ran out at 80,000 miles to which they said nothing was wrong! 3,000 miles later my oil changing guys whom i trust and always use pointed out that my carrier bearing is completely obliterated and advised the vehicle is 100% unsafe to drive and should not be on the road. from what i have read this is potentially a fatal problem especially if the drive train falls out moving at high speeds. my mechanic told me he wouldn't let his dog ride in the vehicle. i am frustrated with the authorized dealer and frustrated that gm would allow these unsafe problems to occur on their vehicles(shame on you gm). *tr

I have a chevy equinox 2006 in which the blend door actuator has broken. apparently this is a problem with many 2006 models. i think it should be a recall. a car in maine in winter without heat is a safety issue. *tr

There is a failure in the heating blend door which causes the defrosting system to become inoperative. causing reduced visibility & obstructed view when condensation collects on the inside of the windshield also the illuminated light on the control knob have burnt out causing further inattentiveness while driving, if looking to change the setting. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the heater in the vehicle was no longer functioning. the dealer informed her that the failure was caused by a broken blend door that needed to be replaced. the contact called the manufacturer and was waiting for someone to return her call. the current and failure mileages were approximately 37,000.

2006 chevrolet equinox. no heat as the hvac temperature door is broken. part is 79.00 cad but dealer needs 8 - 10 hours to replace part. must remove dash board. car has 102,000 kms. part like this should not break and if it does, should be easier to replace. *tr

2006 chevy equinox many of them including mine have no heat the door breaks and the whole dash must come off to fix. i checked online and many many of this year has or had this problem. very costly to fix. should not be happening to this new of a car. why no recall of this with so many having the same problem? where to go? no heat no defrost. *tr

I was driving on a cold morning and discovered that i could not obtain any heat or defroster action in my vehicle. from searching online i discovered this is a violation of your rule which motor vehicles must have the capability to defrost the windshield. i found that there is a recall on the 2010 chevy equinox at the present time. the module which controls the same part which failed in my vehicle has to be replaced. the end result from the module failure is the same thing which i experienced, that there is no way to defrost the windshield. i took the car to the dealer and they diagnosed the problem. the temperature control door had broken off where it is driven by the electric motor. the entire dash had to be removed to gain access to the temperature control door. i was quoted a price of $895 labor and $55 for the part. after calling gm and they investigated they offered me a discount which reduced the price to$458.40 which i paid to have the problem fixed. once the part breaks, there is no chance of defroster action. the consequences of no defrosting action in wisconsin in the winter means you cannot see where you are going and no way to rectify it temporarily. it can happen on the spur of the moment since once the control door fails you have no defrost action. i asked the dealer for the parts which were replaced and he told me that gm might ask for them. after 30 days if they don't want them i can have them. *tr

There was nothing leading up to this problem. i went outside and my tire was flat. had it towed to get it fixed and 4.5 hours later they didn't find anything wrong with it. i watched it and noticed it seemingly was losing air. then it went flat again a couple weeks later. still they were unable to figure out why 5 hours later. noticed when raining that when the tire was left when raining i could hear the air coming out of the tire. i backed the car to see the problem and saw nothing and it stopped. it losses air without reason all the time. everything has been done except replacing the tire. which i asked pohanka to the last time and they decided to clean the rims instead. i now have to carry a tire air pump with me at all times. *tr

Heater in my wifes equnax just quit working while was driving it windshield iced over and foged up she had to pull over rite away tobefore she wrecked it

2006 chevy equinox with 53k miles. heater door is broken. 8-9 hours of labor plus parts. i live in wyoming with -20 degree mornings during the winter. mine broke while driving 200 miles with no place to stop to get warm. if we had not had really warm cloths and blankets to bundle in we would have froze. from a safety stand point- all the covers made movement difficult. if there had been an emergency i would not have been able to move quick enough. *tr

Heater blend door in 2006 chevrolet equinox has broken. system only blows cold air and thus a safety hazard as defrost will not keep windshield clear of fog and possible ice. *tr

I have a 2006 chevy equinox. earlier this week, the heater stopped working. i took it into a mechanic, and was told the heater door was not working properly. this car has 31,000 miles. then we were driving the car home and got caught in a snow storm. our visibility was extremely impaired and we almost hit 2 cars. we had to pull over every 10 blocks to manually defrost the windows and clear off the fog. after looking online, this seems to be a common problem with this make and model. no heater/defroster is a serious safety hazard in snowy conditions. repair is estimated at $1500.

Bought my 2006 equinox lt awd and two months later i was out of town took my car to the car wash and came out of it and my car went into limp mode. tried to restart it and the same thing happened i tried to drive but could not go any more than 20 mph parked the car and had it towed to a ny dealership. they told me the car was running lean codes came up got it to start at the end of the day and i was on my way. brought it back to my original dealer and they could not find a problem. changed a gas pedal, fuel pump. about 7 months later pulling out of my driveway and my car just stalled brought it in could not diagnose the problem. another couple of months later out of town in a major intersection in the rain with a full car my car died no power pulled over luckily and turned the key and it started up again. at another point in time i noticed that under the dash board on the passenger side water was coming in when there was a heavy rainfall. i too reported this an no answer. i also had problems with starting my car i would either have a hard start or it would stick so they replaced the alternator at my cost. it is so frustrating talking to the mechanics they make you think you are losing your mind but now reading these problems i think i might have damage to my computer. oh yeah here is one more problem i have the light on my heat knob is out and they tell me in order to fix the problem i have to purchase a whole new compartment there is no fuse or light the whole area needs to get pulled out and replaced labor plus part 600.00 no thanks. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. the contact started her vehicle and all of the warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. she then tried to move the steering wheel and it was locked. the contact was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that they could not duplicate the failure. the contact started the vehicle a few months later and experienced the identical failure when she started the vehicle. the contact turned the vehicle off and back on and the steering failed to reset and function properly. the contact was driving 25 mph when she heard a clicking sound and after driving approximately 5 to 6 miles the power steering began to function. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 46000. the current mileage was 48000. updated 05/10/10 *bf the consumer stated the problem with the electric power steering has been fixed. the problem was determined to be a loose ground wire. updated 05/12/10. *jb

Blend door on 2006 chevrolet equinox has broken and does not allow heated air to be circulated through the vents -- only cold air. gm has known about this condition but refuses to fix the issue, regardless of it's countless documentations of the problem. without heat being circulated through the ventilation system it causes a serious safety hazard as fog and haze will cover the interior of the windshield and eliminate the driver's view of the road. to repair the door the entire dash of the vehicle must be removed to replace the door, totaling over $1,200 in labor. *tr

2006 chevrolet equinox "air blend door" not functioning properly and causing safety hazard. we purchased a 2006 chevrolet equinox from terry labonte chevrolet in 2006. now after approximately 4 years, there is a problem with the 'air blend door" malfunctioning in the heating/cooling system causing the safety hazard of the windows remaining iced/fogged up in certain weather conditions. failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 103, "windshield defrosting and defogging systems and with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 101, controls and displays. i understand they have a recall on 2010 equinox models but this problem is concurrent with several year models of the gm product line including our 2006 equinox. all i can get from anyone is that we have to come in and pay $85 to get the problem "diagnosed". then if it is in face the air blend door, it will cost from $1,000 to $1,500 to fix the problem. i feel that the heating/cooling system and its components (except for the heater coil) should be functional for the lifetime of the car and any malfunctioning items within should be a safety violation and that the vehicle be fixed for free. they need to recall all gm models of vehicles that have this same problem. *tr

As the vehicle is approaching a stop sign or stop light while braking the vehicle will get down to about 5mph or less and then the anti lock brakes will engage. this first started happening in parking lots at low rates of speed and i first thought it was possibly ice on the ground but as it is warming up and the roads are clear the problem is more persistent. the vehicle should be stopping and there is no reason for the anti lock brakes system to be coming on. the vehicle should be finishing coming to a complete stop not starting to pump the brakes. *tr

2006 chevy equinox lack of heat. the heater door valve module actuator is defective. *tr

I have a 2006 chevrolet equinox that has a broken "heater blender door". approximately 1 year ago my heater just stopped working without any warning. i took it to a mechanic and they wanted $1,000+ to fix it. they said the whole dash assembly has to be removed to get to the hvac box under the dash to access the part (heater blender door). this winter i have not been able to defrost my windshield because there is no heat to defrost it. when it rains the windows fog up and i cannot see. i was told by the mechanic to use the air conditioner to defrost the windshield but it doesn't work it just makes it worse. also using the ac doesn't work when it's 32 degrees outside. i believe this is a big safety issue because the windshield cannot be defrosted which causes poor visibility and may cause an accident. this vehicle should be recalled and repaired asap. *tr

I have a 2006 chevy equinox 23,000 miles. during very heavy rain i lost all acceleration and the car slowed down. i was on the highway so i was very lucky to not die because traffic was light and there was room for me to get right (slowly...) the rain got lighter and acceleration resumed. *tr

Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) on icy road surface, with traction control on (default in this car), the abs brakes on chevy equinox 2006 would not stop the car. the wheels would not stop until the traction control is turned off by the driver. the condition is not described in the manual of the car and it was just pure luck that i avoided an accident after being in such a situation. anybody driving this car with abs and traction control should know that wheels will not completely stop under icy conditions, no matter how they will handle the brakes. chevrolet should warn about this very dangerous condition in the manual, (which otherwise has tens of useless redundant warnings, but nothing about the above mentioned situation). an important detail - the road was in a slow descending slope. consistent with the abs and traction control working noises, the system seemed to work continuously - but the final result was the car rolling freely and not coming to a stop until traction control button was turned off. please check condition with manufacturer and have a label applied on the dashboard about this condition - or post a warning in the manual.[xxx] *tr

My seatbelt broke. i drove across town and everything was fine. when i went to unhook my seatbelt and get out the belt recoil didn't pull the belt back in, rather it was just sluggish and jerky. there was no accident, the seat belt just jammed up and stopped working. i called chevrolet to check for any recalls of this nature. they said there wasn't and then advised me to have a gm service center look at it. the gm mechanic (lupient bloomington) estimated the repair at about $475. after calling chevrolet to ask for more information about why a seat belt couldn't last 4 years (2006 chevy equinox), they simply replied that my vehicle was past warranty. finally, lupient tells me that a newly installed seat belt would be warranted for only 1 year. *tr

The heater on our 2006 chevy equinox went out in the middle of a road trip in the winter. we experienced visibility issues and endured cold temperatures for the balance of the trip. turn out the heater blend assembly door broke. this problem has been reported in thousands of 2006 chevy equinox and pontiac vibe models. the break happened a few months after our manufacturer's warranty had expired. gm has refused to goodwill the fix, in spite of the fact that the part is clearly defective and is a major safety issue when it breaks. *tr

The heat failed to activate on my 06' equinox when driving on the highway. the windshield could not defog and i could not see the road with the entire windshield obscured! extremely hazardous! *tr

The blend door for the heater system does not work they crack.$ 1200.00 to repair the item as they remove the entire dashboard. we called gm and they would not offer us a penny. this is a life safety issue and the cars should be recalled. the point being how do you drive in the northeast or any cold climate and see out the windshield this went out as we were driving in snow conditions and the windshield fogged up we had to pull over off the highway as we would have had a serious accident. *tr

Blend door malfunction causing no heat in 2006 chevy equinox. heater blowing cold air. *tr

Vehicle engine shuts off while driving. has happened twice in one week at about 40 mph. *tr

I own a 2006 chevy equinox. this model also has a similar problem that the 2010 model has. the heat does not work for the car or defroster. it causes poor vision and creates unsafe driving conditions. there is a door that is defective that controls the heat. the whole dash has to be replaced at a cost of over 800 dollars. chevy knows this is a problem but fails to do a recall. there are numerous online complaints about this. *tr

I drive a 06 chevy equinox it has 70,000 miles now and a few months ago my heater went out i live in colorado and it's winter i have a 1 1/2 year old daughter my car will not defrost in the morning its extremely cold and it sucks to drive when you cannot see because it freezes on the inside and out of my windows and its so cold its ridiculous....this website i went to people are having the same problems its very common and a recall needs to be done the i don't have 1200 to fix this dumb blend door part they made so cheap. this is a safety hazard why wont they recall it??? go check out this website and see for yourself all the problems this dumb car is causing....http://www.topix.com/forum/autos/chevrolet-equinox/tnmhvcte76u9hgth4/p9. *tr

1) fairly new chevy equinox (2006) with $65,000 miles overheated in traffic without warning - within a day, difficulty starting vehicle and white smoke came out of the tail pipe when starting the car in the morning - car showed no symptoms until problem occurred 2) car overheats and stalls out as a result - per the mechanic, it has blown head gaskets 3) head gaskets replaced at $2,800 - the car isn't even four years old after researching more about the problem to see if my cost of repair was within the average for such repairs, i saw that many owners have had the same problem with the chevy equinox, and that it is likely a faulty design issue. *tr

Hvac system went out on 2006 chevrolet equinox vehicle. vehicle has 38,000 miles and was just out of warranty which was 3 years or 36,000 miles. we live in colorado springs,colorado and had major snowstorm when heater went out while driving on interstate 25. safety of driver and others were put at jeopardy due to vehicle heater failure. front windshield and windows would not defrost putting driver at risk. after getting home safely looked at internet site (topix.com) and found approximately 230 other vehicle owners with same make and model that has had the same type failure of the 2006 equinox heater system failure. there has been no recall of this problem by chevrolet putting at risk the safety of drivers of this vehicle model when chevrolet knows of the failure of the heater system. took vehicle to dealer on january 8, 2009 and explained heater failure and concern to local service manager. service manager stated that there is no vehicle recall for this failure and that the number of heater failures for this model versus sales of this model is low. costs to replace heater on vehicle was $1100 but due to my complaint. there should be a recall notice issued by chevrolet due to number of heater failures on this model of vehicle putting drivers at risk by not being able to use defroster to provide clear visibility on windshield and could result in a crash without warning. there is presently a safety recall (#090298) dated december 18,2009 nhtsa campaign id number 09v489000 for the 2010 equinox dealing with the same issue on safety and visibility issue. due to the number of failures of the heater system in the 2006 chevrolet equinox a recall should be issued for vehicle owners. owners are having to pay from $800 to $1100 dollars to have the heater system repaired so that they can safely drive in this model of vehicle during inclement weather and safely see out of the vehicle with a working defroster. this is definitely a safety issue and should be reviewed by the nhtsa. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. he stated that the defog and defrost system malfunctioned which has caused cold air to come out of the vents. the malfunction caused poor visibility while driving approximately 35 mph. the dealer stated that there were no recalls for his vehicle and that was not a safety hazard. the vehicle has not been repaired. the mechanic stated that they would need to take the dashboard apart to repair the vehicle. the failure mileage was 90000 and the current mileage was 91000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. while driving approximately 15 mph without warning the vehicle heater failed and began blowing cold air. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer; however, the contact stated that the failure was related to the heather valve door and the heater valve door. the dashboard will need to be removed at an approximate cost of $1,500. the failure and current mileages were 59,000.

I had to pay $700 to have a door in my heater replaced because my warranty had ran out this problem is happening a lot and now they are placing metal doors in the heater instead of plastic so why hasn't this been recalled? i think i should be refunded my money since they figured out it is a malfunction of theirs. my seat belt also got stuck where my child's car seat sits so i had to get a new one put in. my interior lights also have a short in them. *tw

No heat as of january 2010. cannot defrost windshield, very low visibility. dealership diagnosed broken mode door. $1211 to repair, plus parts and taxes. *tr

Car heat stopped working for no reason. car only blows cold air and will not defrost the windows. in addition the windows fog with no source to defog . *tr updated 01/25/10 *bf updated 01/26/10.*jb

2006 equinox blend door prematurely malfunctions and renders defogger and heaters useless impairing the vision and safety of the driver, passengers and public safety. please review the 100's of complaints from the links i listed below. thank you so much for your time! http://www.topix.com/forum/autos/chevrolet-equinox/tnmhvcte76u9hgth4 http://www.aboutautomobile.com/complaint/2006/chevrolet/equinox/window+defroster http://www.carcomplaints.com/chevrolet/equinox/2006/ac_heater/heat_blows_out_cold_air.shtml http://www.web2carz.com/797/2006/chevrolet/equinox/reviews/overview#addreview. *tr

2006 chevrolet equinox heater door assembly has gone out, hazards unable to defrost windows adequately and is a safety hazard for my family. thousands of complaints on this issue on this model. *tr

I have a 2006 chevy equinox. the heat is not functioning. the service department tells me that it is a heater blend door actuator failure. this vehicle only has 72k miles and this part shouldn't be failing already. imagine this scenario - a young couple in a remote area of north dakota in the winter. and, they have two young children in the backseat. the heater blend door actuator fails and they are 200 hundred miles from the nearest place they can stop for heat. they thought they would be alright when they left on their trip since the vehicle is only a few years old. instead, they are faced with a situation that could be fatal. gm should be forced to fix this situation on all chevy equinoxes and pontiac torrents. *tr

No heat, can't defrost windshield to drive and see safely.

On jan. 11, 2010 i started my car to let it warm up before leaving for work. i let the car run for about 10 minutes. drove the 20 minute drive to work, and when i got downtown, the car shut down and all of the warning lights on the dashboard came on. was able to coast to side of street and stop car. restarted car and put into drive. all warning lights still on, and don't have any power. was able to coax car to go three blocks to parking lot, and called dealer who came and got the car. after checking, i was told that water had leaked down the right front passenger side of the window, freezing, thawing and backing up which got to the wiring and burnt it out. really glad that i wasn't on the interstate that morning. *tr

Owned a 2006 chevy equinox with 34636 miles, heater gave up on us, and went to find out the extent of the problem. found out that the heater case door needs replaced at an estimate of $1500, with 9hrs of labor. no accidents leading to, or injuries, as of yet, however, the interior windows do fog up causing, my wife and i, to clear the interior fog, and then move on. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. while driving approximately 55 mph with the heating system activated, the heating system failed without warning. the vehicle was in the process of being inspected for the failure. the failure and current mileages were 69,986. the vin was unavailable.

Driving down road, heater quit working on my 2006 chevy equinox, i know of at least 200 more people that have had the same problem. *tr

I own a 2006 chevrolet equinox my heater stopped blowing hot air in only blows out cold. it stopped working at 26,000 miles and my 3 year warranty expired. chevrolet says that there is no recall because it is not a safety issue. i live in new york. it is currently 30 degrees outside i have a 3 year old and a 4 year old i can not defrost my windows because i have no heat in my car. how is this not a safety issue.there are several complaints all over the internet with people owning a 2006 chevy equinox who have the same problem. it is going to cost anywhere between $1,500 to $1,800 dollars i have 2 small children i can not afford to spend that kind of money when chevy should fix the problem. thank you for your time. *tr

2006 equinox with 32,000 miles. no heat. dealer said control was bad, replaced that then said the blend door was also bad. had to replace that also. these are very expensive repairs for a 3 yr old car, just out of warranty by a couple of months. *tr

Loses antifreeze after each time it is used. always having to put more antifreeze back in it. also, heat quits working often. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. when water made contact with the transmission the vehicle lost power. the contact was unable to accelerate to the normal speed. the dealer confirmed that whenever water entered the transmissions protection shield it caused the vehicles speed to decrease. the dealer will replace the transmission shield. the estimated repair cost was $570.00. the contact is also unable to defrost the windshield since the heater motor failed to operate normally. a complaint regarding the failure was filed with the manufacturer. the manufacturer stated the warranty expired; therefore, they will not assist with the repairs. the failure and the current mileages were 66,537.

I have a 2006 chevy equinox and now that winter is here, my heater and defroster does not work. i get a popping sound when i turn on the heater and all i get is cold air. after doing some research i found out that this is a big problem for 2005, 2006 chevy equinox's. i can't defrost my windshield and that makes driving a hazard. chevy had told me its my problem and that its out of warranty. what i don't understand is that this is a huge problem for many americans and chevy gets the pass and doesn't have to do anything about it. *tr

2006 equinox suddenly stopped blowing warm air in the cabin, inhibiting our ability to defrost the windshield in cold weather. gm diagnosed as failure of the "blend door" (as reported by many others). quote was over $900 for labor to replace a cheap plastic part. *tr

Hot air does not come through vents, and therefore vehicles windshield is not able to defrost when it is cold. this cause low visibility, which can thereby cause an accident. *tr

I have chevy equinox 2006 and it have 63 thousand miles on it and my heater stop working and i went to the website and come to find out that some people are having the same problem with the blend door and i took it to the shop and they advise me that is what is wrong with my truck and i do not have $1200 hundreds dollars to fix it and it is getting cold where i live in maryland .there is a problem with these trucks and it should be a (recall) on them i will be calling the gmc customer service . *tr

The door that separates the heater and the ac has snapped off leaving only ac on. unable to use the defroster. took it in to have it repaired at a cost of $811.00. replaced the door. i have the old door in my possession. *tr

The heater in my 2006 chevy equinox does not work. it only blows cold air and the repairs are in upwards of $1200. without heat, the windows can fog up very quickly leaving me unable to see while driving, thus causing a huge safety hazard for me and others on the road. it is winter and temperatures in my area reach as low as 20 degrees, with children, this is also a safety issue. it is necessary to keep them safe and warm. it seems from others responses that this is an astronomical issue with many chevy equinox owners and we are all outraged at the lack of concern from gm to recall this issue. nothing is more important than safety with all companies, gm should not turn the other cheek to this hazard. it is better to be safe than sorry and from the people having issues, it seems a recall is past due. *tr

No events leading up to failure. the heater/defrost worked fine one day, then the next day we turned it on and it only blows cold air. the engine is not running hot, so we determined it is not the water pump. we replaced the thermostat, but that didn't work. we replenished the anti-freeze, but still no warm air. the heater is one thing, but the defrost not working is a complete safety hazard. *tr

The blend door broke in the hvac case. there was nothing that caused this, though my mechanic said this is caused by the heat being run through at too high a temperature. *tr

Chevrolet 2006 equinox - no heat/defrost - broken blend door windows fogging. *tr

2006 chevrolet equinox not blowing warm air due to faulty blend door. *tr

As i come to find out, may people are having the same issue with the 2006 chevrolet equinox as i am. the heater will not function due to, as i was told, a failure of a plastic vent door hinge deep behind the dash. apart from the inconvenience of no heat, last night on my home it was raining and the temperature went as about 40 degrees f. when my windshield would not defrost my visibility was diminished and a narrowly avoided a major accident. i found out that there are many people who are having the same issue. i was luck last night, but its just a matter of time before someone gets hurt or killed if gm does not recall this major flaw in their design. this issue has been brought up with gm and they have designed a metal replacement part. this tells me that they are aware that there is a problem and want to take the easy way out. please log my complaint regarding this issue and urge gm to recall this car. *tr

Car stopped blowing hot air, dealer wanted upwards of $1500 to fix. i traded the car as it was too expensive a repair based on the worth and age of the vehicle. *tr

No warm air as the blend door on my 2006 chevrolet equinox is broken. estimated repair bill is $1,200. cannot afford this so my family and i will freeze this winter as this is our only vehicle. this is but one of a number of complaints that have been filed by various owners concerning this gm safety issue. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. the actuator for the heat blows out cold air. the dealer stated it will cost $1,300 to replace the actuator for the heater. since there were no recalls or warranty on the vehicle he was ineligible for a free remedy. the vehicle was in the process of being repaired at the dealer. the failure mileage was 34,000. the vehicle identification number was unavailable.

2006 chevy equinox heater blend door shaft broken and no heat is coming out. dealer wants $1100 to fix it, cannot afford it. i agree, gm should recall, safety hazard when you cannot see out of the windows. *tr

My 2006 chevy. equinox heater is blowing cold air and i was told its the actuator and the blend door. there are over 150 complaints regarding this on the following website: http://www.topix.com/forum/autos/chevrolet-equinox/tnmhvcte76u9hgth4/p8#lastpost . it is the beginning of winter and i can not go all winter without a heater and if there are so many problems with them then us consumers should not have to pay and it should be recalled!!!!!! this is ridiculous! *tr

2006 chevy equinox. heater started blowing cold air. took it to a mechanic and it was the air temperature blend door. many others have had this same issue. *tr

I have a 2006 equinox. the heat just completely gave out, only blowing cold air. i took it to have it repaired and not only did my entire dash have to be removed, but it was 7+ hours of labor and $1000+ of repair. it turned out to be that the actuator was defected, and the blend door was poorly constructed. while one end was properly intact, the other looked as if it had been chewed off. chevy suggested to the mechanic that he look for suspicious objects that may have caused the damage. nothing out of the ordinary was found. it seemed to be a complete defect of the manufacturer. after beginning my research, i am noticing that my vehicle is not the only one. it's amazing how gm's excuse is that, "cars mess up" but i am finding that several equinox are having the same issues. there should be a recall. *tr

My heat just stopped working with no warning at all. can not defrost windows. only air blows. i was told that my temperature blend door actuator is broken, and that this is a well known problem with this car model/make. it will be $1000.00 to repair, which i do not have! *tr