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.
The AC works great for about 20 minutes then switches to hot air and the AC freezes over . Vapors start coming out of the vents and then it starts spitting ice. The only way to get cool air again is to turn it off completely for 20-30 minutes to allow it to de-ice. It runs for 20 more minutes and the process starts again. Not optimal for 104 temp degree days and a newborn baby. Freon has been checked and is fine. 2 trips to the Dealer and they can't find the problem. Today is the first I have searched for info regarding the issue and am SHOCKED to see the amount of similar complaints that Chevy has simply chosen to ignore.
Well, I am back and it is not about the heater this time. My husband and I were traveling to Louisiana this summer and the Air conditioner went out. Then I cussed it! It must not have liked what I had to say because it started spitting ice chunks at my husband.
I admit it was pretty freakin' hilarious, but that is beside the point. The Air conditioner and heater do not work properly. Now my brakes are acting totally weird.
Remember: DO NOT BUY A CHEVY!
- Mirian B.,
Durant, OK, US
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The AC works great for about 20 minutes then switches to hot air and the AC freezes over . Vapors start coming out of the vents and then it starts spitting ice. The only way to get cool air again is to turn it off completely for 20-30 minutes to allow it to de-ice. It runs for 20 more minutes and the process starts again. Not optimal for 104 temp degree days and a newborn baby. Freon has been checked and is fine. 2 trips to the Dealer and they can't find the problem. Today is the first I have searched for info regarding the issue and am SHOCKED to see the amount of similar complaints that Chevy has simply chosen to ignore.
- Cindy H., Simpsonville, SC, US