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 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…
ODI 10550029
Electrical System
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
ODI 10606855
Electrical System
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
ODI 10520095
Electrical System · Power Window Devices And Controls
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
ODI 10520016
Electrical System
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
ODI 10505972
Electrical System
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…
ODI 10606356
Electrical System
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
ODI 10562533
Electrical System · Engine
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…
ODI 10610509
Electrical System · Engine
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
ODI 10475362
Electrical System · Engine · Service Brakes
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…
ODI 10721358
Electrical System
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…
ODI 10471382
Electrical System
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…
ODI 10473082
Electrical System · Engine
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…
ODI 10545082
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Lights don't turn off,high beam and low beam not working properly. *tr
ODI 10459757
Electrical System
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 [redacted], located at 6080 i-55, jackson, ms 39211), but the cause of the failure could not be diagnosed. The…
Fire reported
ODI 11170651
Electrical System
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…
ODI 10610802
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Suspension
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…
ODI 10502601
Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System · Electrical System
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
ODI 10499893
Electrical System · Steering
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
ODI 10577528
Electrical System · Engine
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…
ODI 10524131
Electrical System · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility · Visibility
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
ODI 10442192
Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System · Electrical System
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…
ODI 10442019
Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System · Electrical System
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
ODI 10441430
Electrical System · Visibility/Wiper
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…
ODI 10480707
Electrical System · Visibility/Wiper
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…
ODI 10475742
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