Complaints
950
Crashes
26
Fires
10
Injuries
32
Fatalities
2
Recalls
0
Worst 2006 Chevrolet Equinox Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1150 complaints
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Avg mileage:72,380 mi
#2130 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:164,437 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:5
#386 complaints
VISIBILITY
Avg mileage:59,813 mi
Crash-related:1
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Chevrolet Equinox.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 150 | — | — | 72,380 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 130 | 1 | 5 | 164,437 mi | |
| VISIBILITY | 86 | 1 | — | 59,813 mi | |
| ENGINE | 68 | 1 | 3 | 105,623 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 63 | 3 | — | 97,768 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 58 | — | — | 103,440 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 38 | 1 | — | 69,540 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 34 | — | — | 99,659 mi | |
| STEERING | 30 | — | 2 | 94,604 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 20 | — | — | 48,047 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 19 | — | — | 65,741 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 15 | — | — | 59,988 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 15 | 1 | — | 53,568 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 14 | — | — | 103,960 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 13 | 1 | — | 96,714 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 12 | — | — | 43,131 mi | |
| WHEELS | 12 | 1 | — | 121,446 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 10 | — | — | 85,345 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 9 | — | — | 102,127 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 9 | 3 | — | 56,833 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 9 | — | — | 83,559 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 8 | 6 | — | 79,429 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 8 | — | — | 115,400 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 8 | — | — | 1,337,240 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 8 | — | — | 33,449 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 8 | 1 | — | 58,122 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 6 | — | — | 47,822 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 5 | — | — | 73,350 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 4 | — | — | 105,700 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE | 4 | — | — | 23,255 mi |
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