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:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
52,858 miles
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I have a 2006 Chevrolet Equinox that has a defective blend door that broke at the shaft connected to the HVAC actuator. This causes the heater to blow only cold air and the defrost will not work because warm air is blocked by the defective part. I have a one year old son and this proved very dangerous for us because of both lack of heat and inability to properly defrost the drivers windshield. When the temperature drops in cold frosting situations it is hazardous for me to drive. The part can be fixed but the cost will be $1,000+ to replace the part.
My 2006 Chevy Equinox heater has stopped working. It only blows cold air. This is a safety problem because without a heater to defrost the windshield visibility is completely obstructed.
The heater has gone out. The problem lies in the heater blend door and many others have the same problem. The problem is that the car can no longer properly defrost which is exactly what I need to do here I Idaho.
The car was parked from Tuesday 8/19 until 8/23 due to tropical storm fay. On 8/24, the floorboards were soaking wet from under the dashboard to under the back seat; push on the carpet and water would just well up. The parking lot was not flooded, the windows rolled up; the seats were dry, as was all of the inside panels; so I'm not sure where the water came from. I've called Chevy, they are sending me to a dealership for repairs and cleaning, as the vehicle is still under warranty. This is the first time this has occurred, I brought it with me from Nevada when I moved. It has been driven through heavy rains, although never a tropical storm, and I hadn't noticed any leaking before. It did damage several items that were on the floor, and it is very musty in the car now.
- Jacksonville, FL, USA
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Went through the car wash and when the top was being cleaned, water started pouring in through the overhead front reading lights and the passenger side floorboards. Thought sunroof got left open but it was fully closed. Have not yet taken to the dealership but will this weekend.
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- Greeneville, TN, USA