2006 Chevrolet Equinox Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 9
- 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.
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
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
Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control
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
ODI 10980005
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control · Wheels
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…
ODI 10899452
Vehicle Speed Control
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…
ODI 10816134
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
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…
ODI 10722349
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
Vehicle Speed Control
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…
ODI 10551662
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
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…
ODI 10315323
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