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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.
5.0
fairly significant- Typical Repair Cost:
- $20
- Average Mileage:
- 82,150 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 4 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (3 reports)
- replace valve spring (1 reports)
engine problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
Our mechanic couldn't find the problem. Said we needed new motor. Our son took top of engine apart and found broken valve spring.
- emaracle, Shannonville, ON, Canada