2006 Chevrolet Equinox Power Train Problems
- 18
- 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.
What owners report
- Automatic Transmission · 2 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 9 |
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Service Brakes
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.
ODI 10980928
Power Train
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.…
ODI 10953943
Engine · Power Train
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
ODI 10712888
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Power Train
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…
ODI 10761324
Power Train
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…
ODI 10605804
Power Train · Steering
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…
ODI 10608738
Power Train · Wheels
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…
ODI 10556098
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
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…
ODI 10524884
Power Train
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
ODI 10521675
Engine · Power Train
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…
ODI 10470071
Power Train
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…
ODI 10399956
Automatic Transmission · Power Train
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…
ODI 10383290
Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
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…
ODI 10444579
Power Train · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
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…
ODI 10469616
Power Train
I have a 2006 chevrolet equinox with 41,000 miles on it. At about 50 mph i felt a vibration. A mechanic then inspected the vehicle and stated that i needed a carrier bearing for the driveshaft, and that they see this problem frequently. When i approached the dealer to secure the replacement part, i was told that there was currently at least a three month wait for the part, and that it was not advisable to drive the…
ODI 10277532
Power Train · Visibility
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…
ODI 10296840
Automatic Transmission · Cooling System · Exhaust System · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train · Seat Belts · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Unknown Or Other
17 trips to the dealership for repeated problems with brakes, rotors, bearings, transmission, clicking/other sound in engine compartment not fixed as of yet by gm, broken door hinge, broken license plate bolt receivers, starter, seat belt clip, air conditioner, remotes, noises in front end, engine miss, clunking when wheels spun on wet pavement. *tr
ODI 10231081
Differential Unit · Power Train
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. The contact hears excessive noise coming from the rear of the vehicle when driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer approximately five times and they replaced the rear differential twice. Currently, the vehicle is still making the noise. There are no recalls on the vehicle. The fuel system was unknown. The current mileage was 18,300 and failure…
ODI 10212725