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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.

6.8

fairly significant
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
106,250 miles
Total Complaints:
5 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. repaint (4 reports)
  2. not sure (1 reports)
2006 Chevrolet Equinox body / paint problems

body / paint problem

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2006 Chevrolet Equinox Owner Comments

problem #5

Sep 012016

Equinox EX

  • Automatic transmission
  • 190,759 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

the paint is peeling on top of the hood of my car. this is soooo embarrassing..Help!!!!!

- Rosie N., Monroeville, AL, US

problem #4

Aug 132014

Equinox LS 3.2L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 108,000 miles

Hood and driver rear by the wheel well paint is coming off.

- dcostantini, Oak Forest, IL, US

problem #3

Nov 012013

Equinox

  • Automatic transmission
  • 110,000 miles

Paint above both front doors peeling off. What shoddy work!

- oliegodinez, Wesley Chapel, FL, US

problem #2

Dec 012010

Equinox LS 3.4L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 50,000 miles

Paint in several areas around the wheel wells, rocker panels, and hood is insufficient. has begun peeling off with no corrosion. THANKS CHEVY!

- Matt M., Cary, IL, US

problem #1

Dec 202010

Equinox LX 3.2L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 72,432 miles

have talked to gm about this problem and trying to say could be mileage or abuse from previous owner. said could have been repainted and that is why. i had it checked bodyshop says was not ever painted before that it is caused by bad paint from the manufacture

- willisontario, Owensound, Ontario, canada

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