2006 Chevrolet Equinox
This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 695
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Visibility
None on file
None on file
36% of complaints
Complaints per year
2006: 695 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 638 |
| 2006 | 695 |
| 2007 | 685 |
| 2008 | 370 |
| 2009 | 94 |
| 2010 | 784 |
| 2011 | 781 |
| 2012 | 684 |
| 2013 | 751 |
| 2014 | 547 |
| 2015 | 680 |
| 2016 | 398 |
| 2017 | 275 |
| 2018 | 408 |
| 2019 | 303 |
| 2020 | 308 |
| 2021 | 96 |
| 2022 | 174 |
| 2023 | 96 |
| 2024 | 79 |
| 2025 | 231 |
| 2026 | 74 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Visibility
36% · 250 reportsMost commonly citing defroster/defogger/hvac system and power window devices and controls.
Electrical system
21% · 144 reportsMost commonly citing ignition and wiring.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact started the vehicle and smoke emerged from behind the steering wheel. The failure began on April 1, 2019. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-04-08
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Equinox. While driving various speeds, the contact detected a burning odor. Also, the instrument panel lighting turned off and the radio signal was lost.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-01-17
Service brakes
12% · 85 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and electric.
Show complaint excerpts
At a low speed brakes were applied and the car continued to move forward without stopping. It seemed as if the ABS system engaged.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-07-18
Engine
10% · 68 reportsEngine and engine cooling
9% · 64 reportsMost commonly citing cooling system and engine.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2006Complaint volume 695 complaints filed for this model year.
Buy-smart checklist
2006 Chevrolet Equinox — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Visibility: 250 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 144 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 85 reports on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2006 Chevrolet Equinox reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2006 Chevrolet Equinox is rated "worse than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Chevrolet Equinox?
- The most-reported component is visibility, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2006 Chevrolet Equinox have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.