2006 Chevrolet Equinox: engine stalls while driving

Filed Jun 18, 2020 · Engine · OH

Car stalls no matter if I'm am not moving or goin 65 mile an hour,without warning, I live in rural area lot of curvy roads, key will not work at times in ignition, why was there no recall on 06 equinox ignition switch along with many others, I am petrified to drive it , but need to work,it doesn't matter where you are or how fast your going car stalls without warning,have had car since 2013 or so and always been key problem but never stalled.

Filed Feb 10, 2017 · Transmission · 86,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. While exiting a parking lot onto a main road, the gear shifter moved into first gear and failed to shift out of gear. The contact let off the throttle and the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact waited for a few seconds and restarted the vehicle. While depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 86,000.

Filed Aug 8, 2016 · Engine · 118,000 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. It was diagnosed that the power control module and the throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 118,000.

Filed Jul 14, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 188,000 miles · MO

The key is hanging up in the ignition after turning vehicle off. It is often difficult to put the key back in the ignition to then start it again. The vehicle now stalls while running without notice. When it does, all power cuts off (power brakes, traction control, lights radio, breaks - anything electric shuts off. Have been able to pull the vehicle over and restart it almost immediately. Happens on the street as well as freeway. I wonder whether this is covered by a recall or something. Please let me know as this does not seem to be very safe.

Filed Mar 19, 2016 · Brakes, Engine · 110,000 miles · NY

Abs activation at low speeds on dry pavement. This happens randomly and changes the vehicle breaking distance. It is also unknown how much it will change the distance. So it can potentially cause a low speed impact accident. This is due to not knowing where to break for proper stopping distance. Engine problem when starting vehicle. The vehicle turns over then stalls. Only way I have found to prevent it from happening is to press the gas pedal while turning it over. Wiper issue. My passenger side windshield wiper doesn't work. I live in an area where heavy snow fall happens. This is a danger to myself and others on the road. If my vehicle is on the road during a blizzard or heavy snow visibility is lost on half my windshield.

Filed Sep 26, 2014 · Electrical · 150,000 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. When the contact attempted to stop the vehicle, it stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart after several attempts. The contact also stated that the key would not release from the ignition. The contact would have to turn the key several times before it would release. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who repaired the ignition and replaced the keys, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Sep 8, 2014 · Engine · 131,000 miles · TX

Our 2006 equinox has had our engine shut down on us several times between april 3rd thru sept. 4th of 2014. It has shut down twice while at a stop and about 4 times while driving. After 1-2 minutes, the car will start back up. It seems it could be dangerous if the car shuts down while driving 50-60 miles per hour and there is no where to pull over and a car behind you may not notice that your car has shut down and may not stop quick enough. At times, the brakes are hard to stop the car and the steering wheel is hard to turn when the engine shuts down.

Filed Jun 30, 2014 · Electrical, Fuel system · 380 miles · KY

Our car ignition from day one has been an issue .there are times you try to start it wont .we took it back to dealer they told me I didn't know how to start my car,one time the ignition shut off while driving ,onstar came on and had me go outside car and redo fuel cap,then turn key on with out starting ,finally she had me restart car. We still have ignition issues ,I even contacted gm though email got no response. They seem not to care.

Filed Jun 25, 2014 · Transmission · 96,460 miles · VA

I am a owner of a 2006 equinox, I have noticed the change in shifts when I am driving. It's like the transmission is shifting and jerks the car this has been an on going problem for a few weeks now. It stalled out on me one while I was in traffic and the key was stuck in the ignition hard for me to turn key to restart. I took it to a local dealership numerous times and they said nothing was wrong. Finally this past weekend I almost wrecked someone in front of me because of the jerking and I took it to the dealership once again, they finally gave me a diagnosis said I need to get my ignition switch replaced which is a large amount to fix. This is very unsafe for families and I can see accidents happening. This vehicle should definitely be recalled as well ! I have contacted gm but no replies.

Filed Mar 20, 2014 · Electrical · 88,859 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the ignition switch was replaced in 2010. Most recently, the vehicle stalled sporadically and lost steering. Additionally, the vehicle would intermittently fail to start and the contact would have to turn the key continuously. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 88,859 and the approximate mileage was 130,000. Updated 04/29/14 ma the consumer stated the back lock cylinder intermittently turned freely. Updated 05/2/2014

Filed May 6, 2013 · Engine · 68,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 68,000 and the current mileage was 68,759.

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.