Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2006 Chevrolet Equinox has 23 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
23
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2021 | POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY/WIPER | My 2006 Chevrolet Equinox blows cold air will not defrost windshield. And while driving I push the g... |
| Apr 10, 2017 | POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | WHILE ACCELERATING THE VEHICLE ISNT SHIFTING IN THE PROPER WAY IT SHOULD. THERE IS A CHAIN RATTLING ... |
| Feb 9, 2017 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. WHILE EXITING A PARKING LOT ONTO A MAIN ROAD, THE GEA... |
| Apr 24, 2015 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | I REPLACED THE EGR VALVE SENSOR AND HOSE STILL GETTING A CODE 1404.I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHAT THE MAIN... |
| Sep 1, 2014 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH THE BELL STARTED RINGING, THEN THE DASH LIGHTS CAME ON. TC-ABS-BRAKE, THEN ... |
| Aug 20, 2014 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPE... |
| Jun 21, 2014 | POWER TRAIN | I AM A OWNER OF A 2006 EQUINOX, I HAVE NOTICED THE CHANGE IN SHIFTS WHEN I AM DRIVING. IT'S LIKE THE... |
| Nov 1, 2013 | POWER TRAIN,WHEELS | HERD A GRINDING NOISE AND FELT LIKE THE TRANSMISSION WAS STUCK IN A GEAR. BROUGHT THE TRUCK TO OGDEN... |
| Jul 5, 2013 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE WAS STARTED AND SH... |
| Jun 24, 2013 | POWER TRAIN | TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER FOR ANNUAL STATE INSPECTION, WAS TOLD THAT THE CENTER SUPPORT BEARING IS ... |
| Jul 19, 2012 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | BOUGHT THIS PIECE OF [XXX] USED IN 2011. AMONGST OTHER THINGS WRONG WITH IT A WEEK AFTER I BOUGHT TH... |
| Apr 14, 2011 | POWER TRAIN | VEHICLE WILL NOT PASS STATE REQUIRED EMISSION, DUE TO READINESS ERROR CODE. FOR REASONS UNKNOWN THE ... |
| Feb 18, 2011 | POWER TRAIN | I HAVE A 2006 CHEVY EQUINOX AND I'VE BEEN HAVING DIFFICULTY STARTING IT. THE CD/RADIO WAS NOT WORK... |
| Jan 4, 2011 | POWER TRAIN | I BROUGHT MY 2006 CHEVY EQUINOX IN FOR A OIL CHANGE ON 1/4/11 AND WAS TOLD THAT MY CARRIER BEARING O... |
| Jul 12, 2010 | POWER TRAIN | HAVE A 2006 CHEVROLET EQUINOX THAT HAS BEEN SLIPPING GEARS (NOT PROPERLY SHIFTING) WHEN ACCELERATING... |
| May 8, 2010 | POWER TRAIN | WHILE DRIVING MY DAD'S 2006 CHEVROLET EQUINOX, IT SUDDENLY STARTED VIBRATING RATHER BADLY AT ABOUT 4... |
| May 5, 2010 | POWER TRAIN | I TOOK MY 2006 CHEVY EQUINOX IN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER TO LOOK MY VEHICLE OVER UP AN DOWN TO FIX AN... |
| Sep 5, 2009 | POWER TRAIN | THE CENTER CARRIER BARING IN MY 2006 CHEVY EQUINOX IS COMPLETELY RUSTED AND FALLING APART. THE PART ... |
| Jul 17, 2009 | POWER TRAIN | I HAVE A 2006 CHEVROLET EQUINOX WITH 41,000 MILES ON IT. AT ABOUT 50 MPH I FELT A VIBRATION. A MEC... |
| May 1, 2008 | POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. WHEN WATER MADE CONTACT WITH THE TRANSMISSION THE VEH... |