2006 Chevrolet Equinox Ignition Problems
- 8
- 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 | 6 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Ignition
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the key could be removed from the ignition while operating the vehicle. The contact also stated that it was difficult to enter the key in the ignition and to be removed on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000.
ODI 10627226
Electrical System · Ignition
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that after numerous attempts, the vehicle failed to start. The contact also stated that the key could be removed while it was on accessory mode. Additionally, the contact stated that the a/c and the heater blower relay was melted and burned. The failure occurred on three occasions. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the…
ODI 10618620
Ignition
THE IGNITION GETS STUCK. *TR
ODI 10640320
Ignition
I had been having issues with the car starting properly and the key getting stuck in the ignition. The dealer couldn't find anything wrong. Then one evening, i drove to a store and turned my car off. Came back and it wouldn't start. Called roadside assistance and they though it was the battery, but it wasn't. Had it towed to the dealer and was told it had a bad starter. I had to by a new starter. *tr
ODI 10610980
Ignition · Sun/Moon Roof Assembly
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the ignition switch failed. The contact also stated that the a/c and heater was not activating properly. In addition, the sun roof would allow water to leak through when it was fully closed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 147,000. The vin was not available.
ODI 10617296
Ignition
Bought vehicle used in 2012 ( june 26) and 1-2 months later had to replace ignition switch as key would not turn over. Still have issues with ignition switch not turning over intermittently so we leave key in ignition and lock with the remote controller. *tr
ODI 10607990
Ignition
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. When the contact attempted to stop the vehicle, it stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart after several attempts. The contact also stated that the key would not release from the ignition. The contact would have to turn the key several times before it would release. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who repaired the ignition and replaced…
ODI 10639221
Ignition
I have a 2006 chevy equinox which i purchased with 80 miles on it. After about 20 months i was unable to turn to the in the ignition. I had to force it and play with the steering wheel for about 10 minutes for it to turn. I took it to the dealership and they replaced the cylinder. About 2 months later is did it again. It is currently back at the dealership for the same issue. The key will just not turn at all, as if…
ODI 10245868
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Catalog year/make/model rows for 2006 Chevrolet Equinox.
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