2006 Chevrolet Equinox Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Equinox years
- More complaints than other years 4th of 22 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 695 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Chevrolet Equinox. That ranks 4th out of 22 Equinox model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is visibility (247 complaints, 36%), typically at around 63,000 miles. Complaints mention 16 crashes, 9 fires, 20 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 695owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 16complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Chevrolet Equinox problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility problems | 247 | 36% | 63,000 | “blend door” (46%) | $1,700 |
| Electrical System problems | 141 | 20% | 81,300 | “ignition switch” (11%) | $2,050 |
| Engine problems | 68 | 10% | 98,000 | “head gasket” (15%) | $2,100 |
| Service Brakes problems | 63 | 9% | 100,000 | “abs traction” (21%) | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 60 | 9% | 65,000 | “cold air” (18%) | — |
| Unknown or Other | 58 | 8% | 102,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 34 | 5% | 79,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 34 | 5% | 96,369 | — | — |
| Power Train | 31 | 4% | 55,788 | — | — |
| Equipment | 28 | 4% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 22 | 3% | 34,453 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 19 | 3% | 38,900 | — | — |
| Suspension | 18 | 3% | 76,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 14 | 2% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 12 | 2% | 47,554 | — | — |
| Wheels | 12 | 2% | 115,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 11 | 2% | 73,499 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 11 | 2% | 115,943 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 10 | 1% | 90,810 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 1% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 7 | 1% | 24,120 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 4 | 1% | 102,500 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 4 | 1% | 56,980 | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 0% | 74,500 | — | — |
| Child Seat | 2 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 0% | 19,669 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | 0% | 50 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 0% | 61,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 2 | 0% | 69,501 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 0% | 109,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Chevrolet Equinox recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 Chevrolet Equinox.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Subframe rust ? my 2006 chev eq , has only 50, 000 mile on it and the sub frame is rust out ? I check for recall but said 0 ? I canât under stand how ? Body guy said it going to cost thousands of dollars ! I canât afford that ! ! what should I do ? There Should be a recall ? on this frame !…
Bent driveshaft
Unknown
Both front frame mounts that hold the engine suspension crossmember rusted away. What is even worse GM discontinued the replacement parts. I had to use components from a similar platform. This is a safety related rusting problem that is life threating as vehicle can become unstable and…
I just got the car on Thursday, 11/3/2022. around 1:00 pm. On 11/3/2022 around 3:30 pm, the following happened: The equinox started wobbling as I reached the speed of approximately 40 mph. Then I had a red light. After it turned green and I began driving, the vehicle started wobbling and it was…
Other Chevrolet Equinox years
← 2005 Equinox · 2007 Equinox →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Equinox | 73 | 1 |
| 2025 Equinox | 235 | 0 |
| 2024 Equinox | 80 | 1 |
| 2023 Equinox | 98 | 3 |
| 2022 Equinox | 183 | 6 |
| 2021 Equinox | 99 | 4 |
| 2020 Equinox | 314 | 4 |
| 2019 Equinox | 305 | 4 |
| 2018 Equinox | 409 | 5 |
| 2017 Equinox | 276 | 0 |
| 2016 Equinox | 398 | 1 |
| 2015 Equinox | 680 | 2 |
| 2014 Equinox | 548 | 1 |
| 2013 Equinox | 751 | 2 |
| 2012 Equinox | 685 | 3 |
| 2011 Equinox | 782 | 3 |
| 2010 Equinox | 784 | 3 |
| 2009 Equinox | 94 | 0 |
| 2008 Equinox | 370 | 0 |
| 2007 Equinox | 685 | 4 |
| 2006 | 695 | 0 |
| 2005 Equinox | 638 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Chevrolet Equinox?
Owners most often report visibility, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, visibility, accounts for 247 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Chevrolet Equinox?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2006 Chevrolet Equinox a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Equinox model years, the 2006 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.