CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2006 Equinox is plagued by a heating problem, as in the heater only blows cold air.
The reported cause of this problem is a small door, known as the air temperature blend door, which allows air to flow past the heater core. This door has a plastic connecting shaft to an electric motor and the shaft is prone to breaking after a few years. The problem has a typical repair cost of over $800.
The 2006 Equinox also has a number of reported problems ranging from the key getting stuck in the ignition, to failing speed sensors, and trouble starting the engine. All in all, this car sounds like one worth avoiding.
All of a sudden one day my antenna started rattling real bad especially at higher speeds. Turned out the plastic housing pulled away from the fender and that's what the rattling was. Tightening the antenna wasn't an option as it was snug. I had to drop the wheel well and cram my hand up there to get some zip ties on it to re-secure it somewhat. At this point my car was still under warranty but this wasn't covered of course.
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All of a sudden one day my antenna started rattling real bad especially at higher speeds. Turned out the plastic housing pulled away from the fender and that's what the rattling was. Tightening the antenna wasn't an option as it was snug. I had to drop the wheel well and cram my hand up there to get some zip ties on it to re-secure it somewhat. At this point my car was still under warranty but this wasn't covered of course.
- Jess B., Minneapolis, MN, US