2006 Chevrolet EquinoxProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 695 owner complaints about the 2006 Chevrolet Equinox, most often about the visibility. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 17, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0.
Where the 2006 Chevrolet Equinox has problems
695 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 247 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 141 | 6 |
| Engine | 68 | 4 |
| Service brakes | 63 | 3 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 60 | 1 |
| Steering | 34 | 2 |
| Visibility/wiper | 34 | 1 |
| Power train | 31 | 0 |
| Equipment | 28 | 0 |
| 21 other systems | 168 | 19 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2006 Chevrolet Equinox recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
When do visibility problems start?
63kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 217 visibility complaints. 86% were reported before 100,000 miles.
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Visibility
80 owners mentioned a cost$1,100median
Electrical system
12 owners mentioned a cost$1,000median
Unknown or other
11 owners mentioned a cost$1,085median
Equipment
8 owners mentioned a cost$1,100median
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
2006 vs. every other Equinox year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Equinox median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2006 Chevrolet Equinox safety ratings
2006 Chevrolet Equinox 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 4 stars (18.7% risk)
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
What Equinox owners report
Recent visibility complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, THE HEAT IN THE VEHICLE DID NOT WORK, AND THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO COULD NOT DIAGNOSIS THE FAILURE. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED.…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE DEFROSTER WAS ACTIVATED, BUT FAILED TO DEFROST THE WINDSHIELD. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL DOOR…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM WERE NOT OPERATING PROPERLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS KNOWN BY THE…
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