2006 Chevrolet Equinox: power window failure

Filed Jul 17, 2015 · Engine · 94,615 miles · AR

2006 chevy equinox: heat censor went off all of a sudden, after going less than a block from my house, saying the engine was overheating. We stopped the car and shut off the engine. The engine was super hot and so was everything inside, including the rod you prop the hood open with. We let it cool down and checked the fluids, which looked fine. Oil was fine, coolant fine, etc. We turned the car back on and the censor was off. We drove to the mechanic with no air conditioning running and it never got over heated. A friend said to check the fans to see if they were working. They were not. Then, when we got it to the mechanic they did a chemical test and found a head gasket was blown and it was the quickest chemical change they have ever seen. There was no check engine light or any warning until the incident. This is only the tip of the iceburg. We have only owned this vehicle for 2.5years but we have had the driver window motor replaced, all the door and window seals are bad, both head lights have condensation( poor design, oh and the dealer said $1000 to replace) which keeps blowing the drivers head light, the ignition sticks, the visor on the drivers side fell off in the first month, the crank seal was replaced, the erg valve was replaced, and the windshield replaced after the dealer supoosedly fixed the chip. We did recieve a letter from the dealer offering to buy back our vehicle after 4 months of owning it. We thought they just wanted us to come buy another vehicle and go upsidedown on our loan, since they never give you what you paid for it. Guess we should have taken the offer. Now we wonder, "what is next!" we owe over 6k still and are forking out over 600 in car rental fees.

Filed Jul 10, 2013 · Electrical, Engine · 85,000 miles · AL

In january 2012 within the first week of buying our 2006 equinox, we started having ignition problem. We would try to start it and it would just keep cranking until it would finally start. We took it into the dealership of purchase and they tried replacing several parts but this did not fix the problem. We have had it in at least 6 times for the same issue and finally were told unless it just altogether doesn't start they are not able to locate the problem. It is now july 2013, still have the same problem and now having intermittent problems like, cooling fans won't work, window will not go up or down, radio button on steering wheel choosing when it wants to work, gas mileage is terrible and has been from the start. After researching several web pages about complaints we are now finding out that these problems may get worse!!! Also we have also found out that this issue is due to the PCM which has been recalled in the 2005 equinox and several other chevrolet products but unfortunately not the 2006!!! According to other accounts, the PCM can affect many other components. Hoping chevrolet will step up and do the right thing. I have always been a chevy fan but at this rate I am starting to lean towards ford as I hear they back their products! What a shame! The sad part is this is our only vehicle at the moment and this repair is not affordable so if a recall doesn't happen soon I'm not sure what we'll do!

Filed Sep 26, 2012 · Visibility · 56,000 miles · IN

There has been no actual incident. I am writing to inform you of the safety issue that the lack of heat and defrosting capabilities of the 2006 chevy equinox may cause. If the issue of the problem is not resolved there is a chance that a window will not be defrosted and the drivers view will be obstructed. There is also the health issue for not only the driver but any passengers in the vehicle. Not being warm or able to see and cause rising costs of both care and health care costs. Help push the issue to gmc and get the problems fixed at their cost.

Filed Mar 8, 2012 · Visibility · 86,000 miles · IL

My car blows cold air. I had everything checked only to find out that it was the air flow blend door inside the heater system. The entire dashboard has to be removed. To repair it will cost $1291.00 and $96.86 for the dealer to tell me that this is the problem. I live in chicago , my windows will not defrost, I have a hard time believing that this is not a recall. It is unsafe to drive a car when you can't get a clear windshield not mention driving in a freezing cold vehicle.

Filed Jan 1, 2012 · Electrical, Visibility · 85,000 miles · CO

I have a 2006 chevy equinox that all of a sudden started blowing cold air when the heat should be on. I replaced the thermostat thinking that was the problem. It's not. It is the temp actuator door. According to a diagnostic test done by a chevy dealer this is a very common problem with the 2006 equinox. I emailed general motors who offered to pay 10% of the $1000.00 charge it will take to fix this problem. I do not have this money. And after reading several websites there are a ton of people who have this same issue with their vehicles. This should be a recall. I live in colorado where it is 20 degrees outside. My windows will not defrost without heat. Please help all of us that are having this problem. It is a safety hazard when you may be driving in dry weather...and then it starts snowing or raining. How are we to see when the windows fog or freeze up. As we say in colorado...wait five minutes and the weather will change. But it may be too late if my windows won't defrost and I'm out on the plains or in the mountains where there are no towns for 150 miles. This a very realistic danger. General motors does not recognize this as a problem with the 2006 model, although apparently they do realize it on the 2010 model. I have been a life long chevy owner, and my father retired after 32 years with gm. If something is not done...I will never own another general motors product. Please do something before someone is seriously injured or killed because of this problem.

Filed Nov 2, 2010 · Locks, Visibility · 50,000 miles · GA

My 2006 chevy equinox starting blowing cold air in 2009. I took the car to my mechanic and discovered a plastic piece known as the blend door assembly is stuck or broken and it will cost over $1000 to repair. Without heat my windows will not defrost and it is a safety issue. I went to a site (http://www.topix.com/forum/autos/chevrolet-equinox/tnmhvcte76u9hgth4/p5) and found hundreds of gm owners are having the same problem. Please forced gm to recall this item.

Filed Jun 23, 2010 · Visibility · 42,000 miles · MO

Heater does not work on 2006 chevy equinox due to an air temperature blend door behind the dash. This appears to be a large spread problem with chevy equinox. Any google search with the keywords "chevy equinox heater problem" will prove this. This is a major safety issue in the winter months. The window will not defrost making it impossible to see out of the front window. My research shows that chevy will not make a recall on this because they feel it is not a safety issue. I would guess this is not the first complaint.