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2006 Chevrolet Equinox repairs by problem area
Engine (33%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (23%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (6%)
Chart based on 99 repairs.
2006 Chevrolet Equinox repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (16%)
$500 - $999 (7%)
$100 - $499 (33%)
< $100 (38%)
Chart based on 73 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Chevrolet Equinox
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| Chevrolet Equinox in Florida, United States Oct 2013 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Nov 201391300 miUS $1200 | AC would work for a short time then quit and blow out warm air | ||
| Chevrolet Equinox in Florida, United States Dec 2010 - Feb 2011 | |||
| Feb 201177000 miUS $400 | Radio and driver information center stopped working. 300.00 for used radio, installed myself, 100.00 to program to vehicle. front wipers stop working and washers dont work at all. rear wipers and washers not working at all. | ||
2006 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV
185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Equinox in Wisconsin, United States Apr 2008 - May 2018 | |||
| May 200832000 mi | Check engine light - PCV connection issue. Driver side door seal had excessive wear - Parts ordered. Daytime running lights inoperative - Canadian TSB - optional in USA - Replaced corroded resistor. | ||
| Apr 201191300 miUS $60 | Diagnosis codes on OBDII showed Miss #4 cylinder and Knock sensor. Car due emmisions testing so replaced all 4 spark plugs and Knock Sensor. Resolved issue. | ||
| Jun 2012116000 miUS $690 | Replaced Left front Hub Assembly due to rough bearings and ABS failure Replaced Left front CV Shaft due to crunching sound while turning Replaced Both front struts and upper mount assemblies due to severe wear of left front strut and leakage on right front strut. | ||
| Jul 2012117000 miUS $82 | Left front CV Shaft failed at outer joint - this part was replaced 6 days prior with a remanufactured shaft acquired from a name brand auto store | ||
| Oct 2012122000 miUS $186 | Heat Blend air door and actuator failure - No heat issue when trying to adjust temperature. Troubleshot and found actuator out of normal position and door drive broken. Dealer wanted $1500+ to repair issue. DIY repair took 24 Hours. Original Battery failed, replaced with new. 6+ years on original. | ||
| Jun 2017153000 miUS $2700 | EGR tube leaking, Replaced EGR Valve and Tube, Both O2 Sensors. Replaced and catalytic converter. | ||
| Chevrolet Equinox in Alberta, Canada Jun 2010 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Feb 201145880 miC $150 | Clunking in back. Brought in twice before same problem. Bushings on sway bar had to be replaced drivers side window wouldn't work intermittantly | ||
| Oct 201255800 mi | Ignition sticking | ||
| Aug 201687620 miC $1000 | Front end struts replaced | ||
| Nov 2021101060 miC $1100 | Oil leak, gasket replaced | ||
| Chevrolet Equinox in Washington, United States Jan 2011 - Feb 2014 | |||
| Feb 2013102000 miUS $200 | Some tube that controls the airflow. It rattles loose and makes your check engine light come on. A known issue and there is a repair bulletin out for it. | ||
| Mar 2013104000 miUS $1200 | Some intake hose allowing too much air into the engine and causing the check engine light to stay on.It was a known issue as it was in the Bulletin. Dealer part and then it had to be recalibrated at the dealer to get the ck eng lite off | ||
| Chevrolet Equinox in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2012 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Jan 201370000 miUS $1800 | Head Gasket replacement - overheating issues | ||
| Chevrolet Equinox in Arkansas, United States Sep 2011 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Oct 201192000 mi | Clean throttle body to fix erratic idle, surging, replace battery | ||
| Chevrolet Equinox in California, United States Apr 2010 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Dec 201176000 miUS $280 | Check engine light. Lean code 171. Loose hose. Plus the clean throttle bony, improve starting. | ||
| Jul 2016135000 miUS $200 | Pcv valve hose | ||
| Chevrolet Equinox in Louisiana, United States Apr 2008 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Oct 201036000 mi | Check engine light comes on when fuel tank is filled, and goes off when it reaches 3/4 full. I have not done any more diagnosis to see what the problem is, will report in the future. | ||
| Mar 201349000 mi | Various intermittent engine electrical and fuel issues. CEL would come on then go back out. Also sometimes trouble starting. | ||
| Chevrolet Equinox in Washington, United States Nov 2008 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Jan 201226200 miUS $250 | Windshield washer pump failure | ||
| Chevrolet Equinox in Virginia, United States Nov 2012 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Jan 2016 | front brake stuck due to restriction in hose caused by inner lining separation. Probably my fault for dropping caliper when changing pads. | ||
| Chevrolet Equinox in Ontario, Canada May 2008 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Jun 200990520 miC $32 | Both headlights were replaced about 2 weeks apart. | ||
| Jun 2010114700 miC $1600 | Replaced both front struts as well. | ||
| Aug 2011141980 miC $392 | Replaced front driver's side bearing. | ||
| Chevrolet Equinox in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2014 - Aug 2014 | |||
| Mar 2014149000 mi | Catalytic Coverter | ||
| Chevrolet Equinox in North Carolina, United States Oct 2017 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Dec 2017120000 mi | had 1 headlight burn out so i replaced both headlights | ||
2006 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV
185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| Chevrolet Equinox in Ontario, Canada Aug 2013 - Feb 2017 | |||
| Sep 201478740 mi | Key sticking reported in 1st year. GM Canada has record. Reported again and told not a 2006 recall item but it is 2005 problem. This car built in 2005. | ||
| May 201585540 mi | stabilizer bar repaired front passenger strut to be repaired leaking and making loud noise) | ||
| Jun 201584940 mi | Replaced both struts and control arm bushings | ||
| Jul 201585540 mi | Ignition key was sticking. Replaced on a recall. | ||
| Aug 201694600 mi | New ignition also sticking. GM will not correct it. Say they will only pay to replace it once. | ||
| Feb 201798580 miC $125 | Arm which controls wipers started to smoke from inside steering column. | ||
| Chevrolet Equinox in Ohio, United States Jul 2013 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Sep 201391000 miUS $65 | Brake pedal moan and crunching sound. Replaced wheel speed sensor. | ||
| Apr 201494000 miUS $75 | Vehicle was making a grinding, rubbing noise. Replaced two u joints and the carrier bearing. | ||
| Jun 201496000 miUS $300 | Load humming coming from the front of the car. Brake pedal pulsating and a groaning noise coming from the ABS pump. | ||
| Chevrolet Equinox in Texas, United States Feb 2011 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Mar 201172000 miUS $100 | Weather stripping at top of rear hatch had disintegrated and torn loose. Water leaked if through car wash and wind noise had increased significantly. Pre-ordered part and took it into shop for installation. | ||
| Jun 201176000 mi | Automatic running light indicator off in dash - didn't realize the low beam was out. Shop replaced no charge. Found a cracked headlight housing that was a comprehensive claim but they felt it was not related - just happenstance. | ||
| Oct 201182000 miUS $100 | Starter failed without warning in shopping center parking lot. Towed to dealership. Part ordered and replaced next day. Upon pick-up, still had hard start. Technician took back into shop & re-programmed for successful completion of job | ||
| Jan 201284000 miUS $74 | Check engine light on intermittently. Found CO171 set due to damaged PCV hose. Replaced PCV hose. Roaring/humming/dragging sound from front end. Found left front hub bearing internally faulted and pitted. Coolant Reservoir Low. Pressurized cooling system and found leaking lower intake gaskets. Replaced lower intake gaskets to correct. | ||
| Oct 201298000 miUS $100 | Compressor leaking - replaced. Temperature regulator - stuck - replaced. Temperature diverter - stuck - replaced. All under extended warranty, hence the $100 out of pocket cost. New noise upon exiting from previous repair. Took back to shop on next work day. Unrelated according to them. Oxygen sensor failed. It was replaced with no labor charge. | ||
| Nov 201299800 miUS $66 | Rear lift struts were losing compression and the lift gate dropped onto my son's head twice. Took car to parts store, they ordered the parts and replaced them for me with no labor cost. | ||
| Aug 2013116000 miUS $339 | Transmission cooling lines were leaking and it was reported by the company that did my oil change. Took to repair shop and both lines (in and out) had to be replaced. Mechanic checking as to why check engine light was on and found an air intake hose was partially loose. | ||
| Mar 2015147000 mi | Windshield sprayers not pumping fluid. Unable to repair; requires expensive replacement. Airbag warning light and check engine light appear on sporadically. No problem identified by shop. They still come on from time to time. No charge to customer. Noted water in both headlamps - required total replacement of casing - no separate seals available - very expensive - opted to not repair. Poorly designed lift gate top seal has torn off for the 4th time since purchase. Nothing they can do beyond replacing. Requested shop order part. They failed to do so. | ||
| Apr 2015148800 miUS $498 | Car would not start - towed to repair - started right up. Diagnostics run - replaced starter. Also replaced battery. Car would not start one day after previous battery and starter replacement. Called shop and owner came to my home. Slammed hood and car started. Determined to be faulty starter and replaced under warranty for this portion of the trip. Repair person noted wear on alternator drive belt (serpentine belt) and advised replacing | ||
| Jun 2015158000 miUS $1000 | Car overheated requiring thermostat replacement, radiator fan replacement, and fee for pressure testing radiator ands diagnosis of issue While attempting previous repair they had to remove front headlamp area to reach radiator. They said the fog lamp was "glued in" and they could not replace it after removing it. | ||
| Jul 2015158200 miUS $900 | As in June, AC fails to run at low speeds. Same problems reported in June and repaired in July occurred 2 weeks later. Required upgrade to OEM parts at my expense. Two days later same problem occurred while 350 miles away. Unable to return for repair. A/c fails to run under 30mph. | ||
| Oct 2016169000 miUS $750 | A/C cycling on and off rapidly Plastic piece on radistortion hosee to radiator broken causing fluid leakage and overheating Large radiator cooling fan not running, for the 4th time in 15 months. Part not under warranty, but labor was. | ||
| Nov 2016169800 miUS $200 | ERG valve was clogged - check engine light on - could not pass inspection. Mechanic removed, cleaned valve and replaced. Door Handle on driver's side broke internally. Required replacement handle and door panel removal and replace part and replace door panel | ||
| Jan 2017171000 mi | ERG valve clogged again. Son repaired in same way as November 2016 but check engine light will not reset. It's old. We are giving up. | ||
| Chevrolet Equinox in Ontario, Canada Jun 2009 - May 2010 | |||
| Jul 200955180 miC $142 | Driver door roller guide bar - not covered by warranty. | ||
| Aug 200956420 miC $423 | both front sturt towers were replaced due to leaks in both Right rear axle bearing replaced Left rear axle bearing replaced | ||
| Jan 2010C $453 | Water at power car wash entered vehicle through drivers side seal and affected wiring harness connection on inner door post panel. Water affected all electronics. Connector was dried, cleaned and silicone sealed with shrink wrap and silicone. | ||
| Chevrolet Equinox in Illinois, United States Apr 2008 - Apr 2010 | |||
| Mar 200940000 mi | Still the check engine light comes on every time the fuel tank goes from full to 1/2 full. The engine light comes on, and takes one full tank of fuel to clear. Shop still cannot come up with a reason, and the codes are not helpful. | ||
| Jun 200940000 miUS $3800 | Steering shaft cracked and became disconnected from the steering rack causing driver to lose control of vehicle. Check engine light was FINALLY solved with a reflash (TSB) routine 40K maintenance done at this time. | ||
| Aug 200944000 miUS $2100 | water pump failed, car had to be towed to dealer | ||
| Oct 200946500 miUS $2918 | This is the second time this calendar year that there was a steering rack failure on this car. In addition, they needed to do suspension work: claiming that the bushings on the front suspension were worn out. At 46K. I think they are full of crap | ||
| Mar 201049000 mi | The vehicle started having the same issue it has had over and over with the steering. It goes "light" and the driver's inputs to the steering wheel are not translated properly to the road. Turn right, car goes straight. Duplicated by dealer!!! Took the car home, but it didn't feel right still. There were wires hanging out of the steering wheel. ECU was updated with new software, and wires reconnected at no charge. This car is dangerous! | ||
| Apr 201049000 mi | The vehicle was driven 9 miles from the dealer and the steering system failed again, 4th time in as many weeks. This time I was accelerating to freeway speeds and the steering froze. I was unable to steer, and it became a very dangerous situation. The vehicle exhibited the issues, but even after replacing ALL of the steering components the car was not able to be safely driven. My company has removed the car from service and I am under the impression that it was "removed from service" by GM | ||
| Chevrolet Equinox in Kansas, United States Nov 2009 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Nov 200954000 mi | U joint went out and dropped the drive shaft while driving down the highway @ 55 miles an hour causing the drive shaft to split the rear end in two. Chevy say's the drive train isn't under warranty anymore! Repairs are going to cost $3,700. No money! | ||
| Jan 201052300 miUS $1300 | Rearend ran dry on grease causing the gears to lock up and crack the housing, damaging the driveshaft and both rear axles. | ||
| Chevrolet Equinox in Alberta, Canada Feb 2010 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Nov 2010103860 mi | Driver's side headlight failed and then one week later the passenger side failed. | ||
| Chevrolet Equinox in Maryland, United States Apr 2008 - Mar 2012 | |||
| May 200960000 miUS $852 | When problem arose, called Onstar for diagnosis. Stated it was the Engine Cooling Fan System. Fan was still operating. Took it into local dealer. Fuse blew to fan motor and fan motor had high resistance. Dealer replaced both. | ||
| Chevrolet Equinox in Ontario, Canada Mar 2011 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Apr 2011123380 miC $1400 | Major drivetrain problem, my AWD is now FWD. Cost for parts to repair was $1600 plus, unable to rebuild the driveshaft due to it being a very non-standard design. My repair shop says he knows 3 other former AWD driving around as FWD... | ||
| Jun 2011125860 miC $300 | wheel bearing | ||
| Oct 2011128960 miC $1100 | Many parts replaced in braking and suspension systems. | ||
| Feb 2013153720 miC $75 | bulb replaced, housing fixed | ||
| Feb 2015173600 mi | Wheel bearing Fuel pump | ||
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