2006 Chevrolet Equinox: sudden loss of power

Filed Jul 22, 2015 · Electrical · 160,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the ignition switch housing failed and all the warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle felt as if it were losing power when driving. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician was unable to determine what was wrong with the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer wa notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000.

Filed May 29, 2015 · Acceleration, Engine · 115,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. While driving at approximately 70 MPH, the reduced engine power warning light illuminated and the vehicle drastically reduced speed to below 5 MPH. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic more than twice and they were not able to replicate the failure. The contact indicated that the independent mechanic replaced the throttle body, the sensor, and reprogrammed the sensor, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.

Filed Oct 29, 2013 · Electrical · 53,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, there was sudden loss of engine power as the traction control warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the electrical connections needed to be repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 53,000.

Filed Aug 30, 2012 · Electrical · WA

Was driving getting onto freeway (on the on ramp) car completely lost power. Couldn't get out of the lane onto shoulder all the way. In rush hour of course. Car would start but as soon as I put it in drive and tried to pull it over more it would lose all power again. Had a toddler and baby in 95 heat on side of freeway. Had to have it towed. Tried to dive it next day, died again. Turns out, when ever the turn signals/flashers are used, it kills all power in the car. Causing it to stall in the middle of the road. Vehicle starts right back up and runs fine without turn signals. Very unsafe to have a car die while driving it. We refuse to drive it in fear of it causing further issues.

Filed Aug 8, 2012 · Acceleration, Steering · 23,000 miles · CA

My 2006 chevy equinox had four problems that were fixed by replacing the steering column and motor: * several incidents where I could not turn the key in the ignition until I jerked the steering wheel back and forth (out of frustration). * several incidents where I could not move the steering wheel after starting the engine on a hot day. Turning engine off and restarting a few times finally engaged power steering assist. * several incidents where I lost power steering assist while turning corners and required assistance from the passenger to turn the steering wheel. * several incidents where I completely lost power steering and engine power while driving in rain. Steering column was smoking, shaking side to side and up and down, and felt like the whole steering column was falling apart under my hands. The car slowed down and did not respond to the gas pedal, even though the engine was running. Three times the escondido dealer said nothing was wrong because there were no failure codes. I thought it was wrong that I almost died and there is no error code for that, but realized I was talking to a wall. My problems continued and I went to the poway dealer who said the overheated steering motor was forcing the engine into protective mode. They asked me to leave my car and replaced the entire steering column and motor on gm warranty. None of the described incidents have recurred since replacing the steering column and motor. My problems seem similar to those stated in these complaint odi numbers: 10168607, 10181373, 10195505, 10207818, 10210502, 10245868, 10248789, 10250004, 10321311, 10364217, 10383115, 10383313, 10410417, 10419886, 10440553. These are very dangerous problems. I could have died several times and could have killed people in other cars on the road with me. I bought this car b/c my dad was a lifelong chevy fan. This is not my father's chevy.

Filed Apr 25, 2012 · Engine · 65,000 miles · IN

Blown head gasket at 65,000 miles. Was driving on the freeway when it happened, car lost power. No indication of any issues before, no check engine light, no other warning whatsoever. Seems to be a common problem among 2005 & 2006 equinox's since I was informed of how common it is from the lady at the bmv....I kept asking my chevy dealer how does a vehicle with only 65,000 miles blow a head gasket and somehow I doubt this was the first time they have heard of it.

Filed Dec 23, 2009 · Transmission, Visibility · 66,537 miles · MD

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. When water made contact with the transmission the vehicle lost power. The contact was unable to accelerate to the normal speed. The dealer confirmed that whenever water entered the transmissions protection shield it caused the vehicles speed to decrease. The dealer will replace the transmission shield. The estimated repair cost was $570.00. The contact is also unable to defrost the windshield since the heater motor failed to operate normally. A complaint regarding the failure was filed with the manufacturer. The manufacturer stated the warranty expired; therefore, they will not assist with the repairs. The failure and the current mileages were 66,537.

Filed Jul 6, 2007 · Engine · 5,000 miles · OH

Vehicle make loud roaring noise during hard rain, and lost power. The vehicle acted like it was hydroplaning, however, they roads were puddled enough to cause such an effect especially at 5,000 miles, brand new tires. The vehicle sounded like the transmission was grinding, and after punching the gas, had no response. I pulled over and restarted the car, it did not fix the problem. The problem went away as the rain subsided. I don't have the exact date of the incident.

Filed Feb 1, 2007 · Transmission · 19,000 miles · CT

2006 chevy equinox has shut off 9 times w/in 3 separate rain weather incidents. Spring 2006. I advised him that my car has shut off repeatedly when it was raining 4 several days or when we have rainstorms. The most serious incident is when I had my family in the car driving to bridgeport,ct on the evening nov 16, 2006. It started to rain really hard & my car started to make this roaring sound all of a sudden . I was pressing on the gas & I noticed the car had lost power. The lights were on but the odometer was dropping. I kept pressing the gas pedal & nothing happen. There were a lot of trailers/cars on the road. I couldn't see in front of me because of the heavy rain fall. I slowly moved over trying to get to the shoulder since the car was still gliding on the rain. I was at exit 27 southbound on i95 which is a down ramp 2 get off the exit I couldn't see the shoulder on the side of the highway b/c of the rain & I was afraid 4 me & my families due 2 safety reasons that moving on the shoulder with the hard visibility due 2 the rain wouldn't be a smart move on my part. So I was able 2 make it w/no power steering down the exit ramp I was able 2 pull over off the highway. The car has turned it's self off when it rains really hard in a storm or it has been raining 4 hours. This is a major concern & safety issue 4 me & my family. I shouldn't have 2 inconvenience my family & friends when it rains but I'm afraid my family & I could get killed. Something occurs. I can't put my families life in jeopardy or my own. I can't trade in the car because if god forbid someone else gets this car & gets killed then I would have some fault in knowing I gave a faulty car 2 a dealership. I can't live with that. Yes, it's an inconvenience 4 me and my family but I know their is a problem with this car that needs 2 be fix or solved b4 someone gets killed. I could have caused an accident on i95 & killed myself, my family & other people on the highway. Please help me?

Filed Jan 4, 2007 · Electrical · CT

Tl*- the contact stated that while driving in the rain vehicle lost power. This has happened several times within the last 6 months. The contact took the vehicle to the dealership to be serviced and they have not been able to diagnosis the failure.