There are no safety recalls for the 2006 Chevrolet Equinox, but owners have filed 695 complaints with NHTSA.
2006 Chevrolet Equinox problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Visibility | 250 | |
| Electrical System | 144 | |
| Engine | 68 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 64 | |
| Service Brakes | 63 | |
| Unknown or Other | 58 | |
| Power Train | 35 | |
| Steering | 34 | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 34 | |
| Equipment | 29 | |
| Structure | 22 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 19 | |
Most reported parts
- Visibility › Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System — 150
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System — 15
- Structure › Body — 9
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 8
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 8
- Electrical System › Ignition — 8
- Equipment › Appliance › Air Conditioner — 5
- Visibility › Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System › Fan/Motor — 4
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 72,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2006 Chevrolet Equinox complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Suspension · reported Nov 17, 2025
Subframe rust ? my 2006 chev eq , has only 50, 000 mile on it and the sub frame is rust out ? I check for recall but said 0 ? I canât under stand how ? Body guy said it going to cost thousands of dollars ! I canât afford that ! ! what should I do ? There Should be a recall ? on this frame ! Frame is very important part of the car ! I had lot of chev from 1970 to 1980 with 150,000 miles on them ! With out this much rust , body guy stayed it been happening a lot with the chev , It look like it been happening for a while on my 2006 chev , eq before the 50,000 ! ? Very Very dangerous ! Very…
Suspension · reported Jan 9, 2023
Both front frame mounts that hold the engine suspension crossmember rusted away. What is even worse GM discontinued the replacement parts. I had to use components from a similar platform. This is a safety related rusting problem that is life threating as vehicle can become unstable and uncontrollable at highway speeds.
Steering · reported Nov 4, 2022
I just got the car on Thursday, 11/3/2022. around 1:00 pm. On 11/3/2022 around 3:30 pm, the following happened: The equinox started wobbling as I reached the speed of approximately 40 mph. Then I had a red light. After it turned green and I began driving, the vehicle started wobbling and it was hard to control my position in the traffic lane. Other drivers avoided me, and slowed down to prevent an accident. At this point, I reached a reduced speed construction area. When I drove at about 20 mph, the vehicle wobbled even worse. The driverâs side wheel started going clunk, clunk., so I pulled…
Visibility/Wiper · reported Nov 8, 2021
My 2006 Chevrolet Equinox blows cold air will not defrost windshield. And while driving I push the gas pedal and itâs like surges and jumps. The car manufacturer knows about the issues and they donât vare
Engine · reported Jun 4, 2021
Vehicle keeps over heating fixed everything that can cause it to overheat and the problem still consists read many complaints over 700 with the same issue even when the problem get temporarily fixed it starts overheating again in a couple month car will mainly over heat at idle the heat wonât work itâs a bad antifreeze smell itâs a problem that has many complaints but still nothing is being done I have 5 children I didnât think I would be driving with my children wondering if my car was going to over heat and us having to pull over on a free way or a street being stranded bc of a…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2006 Chevrolet Equinox have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2006 Chevrolet Equinox as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Chevrolet Equinox?
Owners report visibility problems most often (250 reports), followed by electrical system (144). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 72,000 miles.
Are Chevrolet recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Chevrolet dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.