Was driving getting onto freeway (on the on ramp) car completely lost power. Couldn't get out of the lane onto shoulder all the way. In rush hour of course. Car would start but as soon as I put it in drive and tried to pull it over more it would lose all power again. Had a toddler and baby in 95 heat on side of freeway. Had to have it towed. Tried to dive it next day, died again. Turns out, when ever the turn signals/flashers are used, it kills all power in the car. Causing it to stall in the middle of the road. Vehicle starts right back up and runs fine without turn signals. Very unsafe to have a car die while driving it. We refuse to drive it in fear of it causing further issues.

- Vancouver, WA, USA

I had just bought this car with one previous owner from a local Chevy dealer. I noticed that sometimes when I use the blinker, my brights would come on and I would be unable to turn them off. Then my steering wheel column would start to smoke. I would pull over and turn off the vehicle and it took several attempts to start the vehicle again. This has not lead to a fire yet, but very easily could. This has happened about half a dozen times in a month. The dealer whom I had just bought it from refused to help cover the cost of the repair of this piece. I am now paying for the repair myself. I'm just not sure if this has been a common vehicle problem or if this has happened to others.

- Tallahassee, FL, USA

Key stuck in the ignition and could not be removed.

- Pikesville, MD, USA

Bought in Jan 2009 with 65,000 on it. Summer 09 in a rain storm it looked like someone turned a faucet on in my car the water was coming in on drivers side my left foot looked like in the tub, fixed under warranty. Out of pocket $100, the by end of 09 the real fun began, had engine mounts replaced, knocking in car when car started for first 5 minutes. The by October car was over heating, heat only blew when car was moving, car now had 118137 replaced the ender blower motors, coolant fans and fan motor, called and reported to Chevy, then in November 010, it all happened again. This time had to have blend arm door replaced car called Chevy nope not a issue per internet its major issue. Replaced at my cost $891. Right before christmas, 2010, gaskets and seals blew car over heated then shut off, had to let it cool down then start up again. Had to replace engine, gaskets and seals. Now 7/12 Chevy wants to reimburse for the part but decided to fight me tooth and nail on the reimbursement because I no longer own the car. Traded it in April 2012 could not longer afford it and trans felt like its going to go. Chevy said I will get a partial refund of blend arm door only" wtf the car put me and my children in danger and that's all they want to do but yet fight me" also I reported to Chevy all these issues, the BBB, a lawyer at this point, 2 tv network news programs, and all available multimedia.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

Purchase car approx: 7/09 with approx: 33000 miles. In Jan 2010 notice problems starting car, has been happening off & on ever since. Car now has 114000 miles.

- Columbia, SC, USA

My 2006 Equinox initially began having start up issues where the starter would crank and the engine would idle roughly and then die. It would take several attempts to start. Then I figured out if I gave it gas when I started it up it would have a better chance of starting. Sometimes it worked. Then the issue went away for a while and came back with a new issue. The new issue is sometimes the car wouldn't start at all. The starter would click but would not start. It would do this several times and then it would start like nothing was wrong. This happens intermittently. It does not discriminate on location, time of day etc.

- Escondido, CA, USA

Lights don't turn off, high beam and low beam not working properly.

- Churchrock, NM, USA

I took the vehicle to the shop to get it checked on 11-21-11. We took the vehicle thinking that a piston was bad, because that was the way it felt, like not getting the right pressure from the piston once the brakes were activated/pressed. Once we got the call back from mechanic, he stated that we needed new rotors due to both being warped. I thought that that will take the problem away but once we got the truck back, immediately within days the problem came back. We took the vehicle back to the shop and they stated it was a tire the one causing the noise and rattle once the brakes were pressed. At the shop, they replaced the front brake pads as well as the disc brake rotors, they applied lug nut torque 100, inflation 35/35, cleaned and adjusted rear brakes. After all of this was done, I still get engine lights on the dash board. I took the truck to get it tested at autozone for free and got this code on their machine oem number to cross: P0171 definition: Fuel trim bank one condition explanation: The power train control module uses the oxygen sensor to calculate the air/fuel ratio of the engine. The computer has recognized a rich or lean condition on one bank only. Probable cause: A1. if bank one and two set together suspect fuel pressure or maf (mass air flow) sensor A2. Oxygen sensor defective. A3. ignition misfire-repair. A4. fuel injector problem. I have not used my truck for the past 2 and a half months for fear of having an accident if breaks fail to do their job or lock up while braking. It is stressful enough if computers/mechanics nor dealers make up their mind about what the codes are or mean. I also notice the the button for the all wheel drive does not work anymore and that is being in that stage since the problem started. If anyone has a solution to this issue, please let me know. Thank you.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

I am having the same problem as all the other owners of a 2006 Equinox. No heat!!! I have had this looked into and have wasted over $900 on trying to fix the problem. This is ridiculous that they don't do anything about this!! shame on them!!! I have to Transport my young daughter in a freezing cold car every day because I can't afford the $1200 that I find out needs to be put into this!! I have been a loyal Chevy owner since I bought my first car years ago...but now I will think twice before buying one or even suggesting one to a anyone.

- Andover, NJ, USA

I was reading through other complaints and I had the same issue as everyone else a year ago. My 2006 Equinox was blowing out cold air. I took it in to get fixed (while still under warenty) and had to pay about $900. Well, about $750 for labor. They said since it's regular wear & tear I had to pay for it. I've never even heard of it before. The had to take off my entire dash board! it was just a piece of plastic that broke off that door behind all the controls. I actually got on here because recently my safety/auto theft light keeps coming on while I'm driving! the other day my car wouldn't even start and I don't know if this has to do with it or not! has anyone else been having these problems" is it a big deal? help"

- Portage, MI, USA

Heater stopped blowing hot air which causes the windows to unsafely fog up on cold snowy and or rainy days. All visibility is gone as the inside fogs up wipers are unable to clear the glass. May cause potential serious accidents. It is to my knowledge this is happening with every 2006 Equinox out there. The actuator goes out of alignment causing the blend door to break and not allow the heat in.

- Hudson, MA, USA

I have a 2006 Chevy Equinox that all of a sudden started blowing cold air when the heat should be on. I replaced the thermostat thinking that was the problem. It's not. It is the temp actuator door. According to a diagnostic test done by a Chevy dealer this is a very common problem with the 2006 Equinox. I emailed General Motors who offered to pay 10% of the $1000 charge it will take to fix this problem. I do not have this money. And after reading several websites there are a ton of people who have this same issue with their vehicles. This should be a recall. I live in Colorado where it is 20 degrees outside. My windows will not defrost without heat. Please help all of us that are having this problem. It is a safety hazard when you may be driving in dry weather...and then it starts snowing or raining. How are we to see when the windows fog or freeze up. As we say in Colorado...wait five minutes and the weather will change. But it may be too late if my windows won't defrost and I'm out on the plains or in the mountains where there are no towns for 150 miles. This a very realistic danger. General Motors does not recognize this as a problem with the 2006 model, although apparently they do realize it on the 2010 model. I have been a life long Chevy owner, and my father retired after 32 years with GM. If something is not done...I will never own another General Motors product. Please do something before someone is seriously injured or killed because of this problem.

- Fort Lupton, CO, USA

While driving at aprox 45mph the engine just stalled. No warning no sputtering just dead. Both engine lights came on the check engine light and one with the X thru the engine. After aprox 30 seconds it started back up and was fine. This has happened intermittently at different stages of driving and various speeds. On 12/28/11 it happened to us 3 times while out. I am leary of taking it to the dealer close to us as they recently did a brake job that I have had to take back 4 times and am again having symptoms of needing brakes. I have no faith in the dealer.

- Antelope, CA, USA

Heater blows cold air. Heater just stopped blowing hot air. After diagnosis the dealer found the temp (air blend )door broke and in the default cold position. Had to replace the temp door and the actuator. Parts $163 labor $930.60 plus misc. Total cost $1184.12.

- Farmington, NM, USA

2006 Equinox; air temp blend door not operating, no heat no defrost on SUV. This poses a issue during winter months. Causing issues visibility for driver. Have seen several forums that discuss many many Equinox SUV with same problem with VIN starting with 2cndl. Really needs a recall on this asap... over $1000 to repair $35 to $100 part. (note. I am entering complaint for a friend who works 2/3 jobs and does not have time to do this herself. I am the contact person).

- Rochester, NY, USA

Yesterday the heater stopped blowing hot air. After having the vehicle looked at it was determined that the blend door and the blend door actuator needed replaced. From researching the issue this is a major problem and needs to be taken care of by GM.

- Johnston, IA, USA

No heat coming in the SUV to defrost windows or to warm up the inside. Total repair will be $800 for a $30 part. Plastic plate that controls the air and heat is defective. Apparently the part after sometime get weak from hot and cold conditions. Only way to fix is to tear complete dash board out to reach blower assembly, replace vent door and reassemble the entire dash board.

- Allegany, NY, USA

Heat suddenly stopped working in truck. Many complaints have been filed by other owners, pertaining to the temp blend door being defective.

- Clarksville, TN, USA

The air temperature blend door failed. This caused the loss of heat and the ability to defog the front windshield and is a definite safety concern due to the lack of visibility. Also this is a know issue by Chevy with thousands of failures reported on various websites across the internet.

- Erie, PA, USA

Heating problem in the vehicle. It has been diagnosed to the blend air damper (valve) being broken from the blend air actuator torquing it too far. I have found that this is an on going problem for GM and this needs to be addressed.

- Lincoln, NE, USA