2006 Chevrolet Equinox Body 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.
Among these 9 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body
The frame is rusting where the subframe connect to the car to the point where the subframe isn't really connected anymore
ODI 11242894
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
Body · Electronic Stability Control · Unknown Or Other
Any time there is rain or going through a car wash my car has a leak of water that collects in my floorboard. I have read a million reviews online at chevroletforum.com and numerous youtube videos documenting the same problem with the make and model. If gm plans on charging for an upgrade like a sunroof then it should properly work. The reason for concern on this, the water leaks through the dash and even sometimes…
ODI 11078836
Body · Engine
3.4l gm power plant used in untold amounts of vehicles blowing head gaskets, and intake gaskets since 1996. I design flaw that was never addressed. They should be held accountable for that. We cant keep allowing companies to take advantage of hard working people buy selling them junk. All of them need to be held to a higher standard.
ODI 11045609
Air Bags · Body · Engine
Hit a one ton low bed dump truck, the whole front end of my suv was demolished, my airbags didn't deploy and i ended up with really bad whiplash from the accident, to where i'm still in major pain! Wondering if there was a lawsuit against this? Never dealt with a wreck this bad, i was just curious! *tr
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10560310
Body · Suspension · Wheels
I ran off the side of the road into a guardrail and could not stop until i was on top of the guardrail into an embankment. My entire front end was destroyed as well as most of the underneath of the car. My face hit the steering wheel causing me to lose consciousness as well as giving me a black eye, crooked teeth, cuts, broken dental appliances, and my teeth went through my lip. I strongly believe my airbags should…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10503970
Body
2006 chevy equinox lt with 29,000 miles purchased new. No complaints until 4 april when discovered rear floor wet and spare tire well full of clean clear water. Rained heavy day before never have seen this before. Warranty expired less than 15 days. Sprayed water over entire car, under car, around windows, wheel wells etc. Can find no leaks. Waiting for next big rain to decide. *tr
ODI 10266025
Body · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds she noticed a loud noise coming from the front passenger side wheel. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and they advised her that the wheel bearing had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired for the front passenger wheel bearing for the fourth time in four years. In addition, the contac stated…
ODI 10428773
Body · Electrical System · Service Brakes
1. 6 months after purchased third taillight shorted out didn't know had no brake lights. Took to dealer 7 times after wiring harness, third taillight replaced because spoiler cracked, hatch unable to open. Dealer moved hatch hinges and spoiler kept cracking. Still having third taillight no brake light problem is with wiring faulty. Taillights all leak causing wiring short in fuses. Other issue is first break service…
Crash reported
ODI 10789454