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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.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
100 miles

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2006 Chevrolet Equinox fuel system problems

fuel system problem

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2006 Chevrolet Equinox Owner Comments

problem #1

Jul 122006

Equinox 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 100 miles

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

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Equinox. While driving 35 mph on an 18 mile trip, the contact noticed that the vehicle consumed one gallon of fuel per 14 miles. The dealer was unable to find any failure. The VIN and engine size were unknown. The current mileage was 7,000 and failure mileage was 100.

- Centralia, IL, USA

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