2006 Chevrolet Equinox electrical problems

Filed Jan 9, 2020 · Electrical · 140,000 miles · KS · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while idling, smoke suddenly was present coming from under the hood and through the air vents of the vehicle. Additionally, the doors locked independently and the windows failed to operate as intended, which caused the vehicle occupants to be trapped in the vehicle. A window was shattered in order for the vehicle occupants to be extricated from the vehicle. The fire department was called to the scene. The cause of the failure was not determined. Neither the manufacturer nor local dealer were informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.

Filed Sep 10, 2019 · Electrical, Seats · 155,000 miles · GA

Driver seat is having a shortage. Seat moved all the way back and does not move anymore. The motor on the bottom of the seat is extremely hot and the seat is hot. It makes a non stop noise from the shortage. I am scared to drive the vehicle because of the hot seat. It is my only vehicle to get to work and my kids to school.

Filed Jul 5, 2019 · Body, Electrical · KY

I recently bought a 2006 chevrolet equinox and the floorboard is staying wet, like standing water. I've researched the issue and it appears this is an ongoing issue with them. This is a safety hazard as it makes it feet wet and slip off the break and gas peddles. Why hasnt gm fixed this? Not to count the electrical part involved! Can we say fire hazard?? Come on gm, do your job!

Filed Jun 4, 2019 · Electrical, Steering · 180,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the contact noticed smoke emerging from the vents on the dashboard. Afterwards, smoke started to emerge from the switch on the steering column. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.

Filed Apr 8, 2019 · Electrical · 171,045 miles · PA · fire

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. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 171,045.

Filed Jan 17, 2019 · Electrical · 78,000 miles · MS · fire

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. The vehicle was shut off and restarted, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to gray-daniels chevrolet (601‑863‑8466, located at 6080 I-55, jackson, ms 39211), but the cause of the failure could not be diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the same dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000.

Filed Nov 4, 2018 · Electrical, Visibility · TN

One wiper blade quit functioning and causes severe danger to the driver. Heater quit working causing fogging issues and keeping my kids & wife in danger. Apparently these issues are very common according to the 2009 report gm recalled 59,000 vehicles for this issue but our vehicle was not included in the recall.

Filed Sep 11, 2018 · Electrical · 130,000 miles · TX

The key can be removed from the ignition while the vehicle is running or while in any other position. There was a recall on other models for this exact same issue, but no recall was made for my vehicle.

Filed Jun 12, 2018 · Acceleration, Electrical · 118,350 miles · NE

In april of 2015 I purchased a 2006 chevy equinox from sid dillion chevy dealership. Approximately 1 month after having the vehicle it rained and water had leaked into driver side floor board. When I started the vehicle it started but there was no acleration and the car wouldn't drive when put in gear. I informed the dealership and was instructed to bring the vechical back out the dealership to be looked at. In finding they informed me that it was sunroof drain that backup and leaked water into my driver side floor board, also leaking water on to the throttle sensor which is located on the gas pedal. They informed me that drain had been blown out and the error code was reset and the vechical ran again. This problem happened again a few months later and I was again instructed to bring the vehicle back to the dealership, this the same procedure was done as before and I asked what can be done to fix this problem and was informed that due to the design of the sunroofs drain, when it rains I will have water that leaks into vechical if there is large amounts of rain and that because there are no broken parts the problem can not be fixed. I informed chevrolet main center of the issue and was informed that there has never been any recalls on the vechical and to take it to the dealership to have the problem fixed. I've taken preventive measures but keeping the drian cleared and when the problem happens resetting the error codes, but last week 06-07-18 I had the line cleared and the following day it rained and the throttle sensor errored reset the code and vechical ran. Yesterday while driving I got caught in heavy rainfall the vechical completely stopped in the middle of a 4 lane busy road and would not move, water began leaking into the driver side and also from the pedal and intior lights. I'm very fearful of driving the vechical. This problem is very dangerous and unsafe.

Filed Sep 18, 2017 · Brakes, Electrical · 127,045 miles · MD

Within the last month while I am driving my truck would just cut off with out any warning in the middle of traffic. I have had a tune up, the left wheel barring changed, front struts done and I have just brought a PCM. My ABS and tc lights stays on and my mechanic can not explain why it keeps cutting off. I have checked for recalls for this year and there are none listed; however, I have seen some on the federal safety agency service bulletin. Can someone please assist me this is very dangerous!!!!