2006 Chevrolet Equinox Electrical System Problems
- 130
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 130 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 5 indicate fire
What owners report
- Ignition · 2 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 37 |
| 100–150k mi | 27 |
| 30–60k mi | 25 |
| 150–400k mi | 14 |
| 1–30k mi | 12 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System
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…
Fire reported
ODI 11298186
Electrical System · Seats
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.
ODI 11254563
Body · Electrical System
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!
ODI 11229529
Electrical System · Steering
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…
ODI 11217720
Electrical System
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.
Fire reported
ODI 11194720
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
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…
ODI 11101380
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other · Visibility/Wiper
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.
ODI 11145210
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other
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…
ODI 11023963
Electrical System · Service Brakes
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…
ODI 11019466
Electrical System
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.
ODI 11128609
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
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…
ODI 11010139
Electrical System
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.
ODI 10934307
Electrical System
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.
ODI 10914985
Electrical System · Engine
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…
ODI 10884824
Electrical System
Hvac blower motor inoperable while moving on highway. Blower motor resistor burned because blower motor drawing too many amps.
ODI 10872686
Electrical System · Engine
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.…
ODI 10888207
Electrical System
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!!!!
ODI 10906208
Electrical System
Ignition. When key is inserted in ignition it is very difficult...takes a numerous amount of tries to get it to turn on.
ODI 10871188
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
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.
ODI 10873462
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
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.
ODI 10852562
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
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 ??
ODI 10825505
Electrical System
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…
ODI 10749312
Electrical System · Engine
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.
ODI 10743591
Electrical System
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…
ODI 10885062
Electrical System · Steering
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…
Fire reported
ODI 10749224
Catalog parts for this system
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