2006 Chevrolet Equinox: won't start

Filed Feb 16, 2018 · 140,000 miles · MI

Vehicle will not start! Problem began when key fob unlock button would not work, so key was used to open door, alarm activated, deactivated alarm, tried to start, locked car icon indicating security system activated and will not release, even when disconnecting the car battery and reconnecting it.

Filed Dec 16, 2015 · Acceleration · 85,003 miles · CA

2006 chevrolet equinox. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle throttle pedal and connector failure. *smd the consumer stated when he attempted to pass another vehicle, the accelerator pedal went immediately to the floorboard and the engine went to full power. He tapped the accelerator pedal, but it would not release; he immediately shifted into neutral and the engine stayed at full power. He then turned of the ignition and coasted to a stop. He attempted to re-start the vehicle, but it would not start. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who diagnosed the problem as a failed throttle pedal and connector.

Filed Aug 17, 2015 · Electrical · 91,800 miles · NC

I was traveling down the road and vehicle shut off causing lost of steering,brakes etc...got truck pulled to side of the road tried to restart it took 6 tries before restarting,then on the same day stopped at store cut off truck returned and truck would not start again taking 6 tries it made no noise when trying to start and the instrument cluster lit up with all the several warnings then it would make a clicking noise and everything flashed on the cluster..this has happened four other times and I am very concerned cause it happens with no notice.on aug 17 2015 I went to start the truck and it would start and repeated the same things listed above. After about six hrs I went to start it again it started..this is problem cause I never know when it will shut down if ii am driving in town or the highway.

Filed Feb 11, 2015 · Electrical · AL

I had left work, driven about 6 miles, shut engine off to fill with gas, got back in to crank engine and nothing - no lights on instrument panel. Had hauled to garage, battery was put on slow charge over night, showed little low but would crank car, mfg replaced battery but 2 months later it would not crank again. Put battery on charge overnight again. Hasn't occurred again but found out someone else has same problem with trailblazer, he has to carry a jump box around with him.. Local gm dealer has not found his problem either..what do we do trade in with dealer then let it become their problem?

Filed Jan 30, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 110,000 miles · PA

Vehicle runs fine, shut it off it won't start. Sometimes it will take 2 or 3 turns to start it other times 10 to 15 minutes to start it. Replaced ignition cylinder, switch and tumblers, thinking this was it. No. No one can fine problem. This is a problem with other 2006 equinox from the forums I read. This is a safety issue, because it leaves people like me stranded. I have emailed chevrolet once already and told them if anything happens to me when I get stranded for my family to sue them. Chevrolet told me to take my car to a dealer, I called and the person I talked to told me to bring it in and if the problem didn't happen while the car was there , they would charge me $ 85.00 per hr. , it doesn't happen every day , it might go a month without doing it and then it might do it 3 times in one day. I just bought this car january 2014. I hate to trade it in, because they will just sell it to someone and I don't want it to be someone with children and have this happen to them. So, in ending this complaint I hope that you will look into this 2006 equinox problem. Thank you !! ( this gets scary to a 63 yr. Women at nighttime ).

Filed Jan 22, 2015 · Engine · 90,000 miles · NY

Car wont start, turns over but have to put foot on gas to make it start. Sputters for a few seconds and is then ok. Sometimes it takes more than 1 time to start it.

Filed Jan 6, 2015 · 102,000 miles · NH

The issue with the HVAC appears to be a common problem, no heat just cold air, defroster will not defrost windows but fogs them all up, which is really a problem @ 65 MPH on the interstate. Spoke to dealer about tsb # 11135 issued by gm may of 2012 and they could care less about what is contained in this bulletin. Went back to dealer concerning cruise control just shutting off without warning at highway speeds, they could not get vehicle to replicate this (what no fault codes). Intermittent no start when actually using key to start, dealer claims they could not replicate this also. It appears that the dealership is very good at not wanting to fix or able to replicate any of these issues. Vehicle was bought march 25, 2014 with 99,704 miles on it, current mileage is just shy of 103,000. Come on gm stand behind your product and tell your dealers to be truthful when resaling a vehicle that has a track record like this.

Filed Oct 26, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · 100,000 miles · WV

All interior and exterior lights will flicker when started and will sometimes do it when breaks are applied. Does not start on first try sometimes. Sounds like it is starting but just stops.

Filed Aug 9, 2014 · Brakes, Steering · 80,125 miles · CA

I bought my car from a gm dealership in hanford, ca after just I took my used 2006 equinox home and went out the start it that night it would not start key kept getting stuck, also a very rough idle, ignition switch issue I would have to fight with it from time to time did leave me stranded I called the dealership they had be bring it in the looked at and did nothing took it back again and they cleaned the throttle body? But did not look at the ignition issue because they advisor said there was no due bill for it also 3 months later my ABS and trac control light was on I took it to a different service shop in visalia ca and they found that I needed a rear hub and senor also a alignment paid almost 400.00,and still did not fix the issue they were helpful and told me that there tons of issue with my make and model regarding this make and model to take it to the place I got it to see if they can help me, it was horrible to drive spoke with a sales manager I told them about the ignition issue and ABS & trac control light, they got it in there shop to check it out and gave me a rental to use to get back and forth to work, called to pick up they had a 600. 00 dollars bill for me!!! And still did not fix the ignition !!! It did it the problem in front of the sales manager and he said oh wow I refuse to pay that amount I just paid 300.00 he told me when another manager comes back we can make a deal, I feel that I was sold a car that is unsafe for me and my family!! I can drive and go down a rough road or my leg hit the keys and my keys will fall out of the ignition and the car is still operating !!! And they will not fix it its just unbelievable!!!

Filed Jul 16, 2014 · Electrical · 122,000 miles · VA

I had been having issues with the car starting properly and the key getting stuck in the ignition. The dealer couldn't find anything wrong. Then one evening, I drove to a store and turned my car off. Came back and it wouldn't start. Called roadside assistance and they though it was the battery, but it wasn't. Had it towed to the dealer and was told it had a bad starter. I had to by a new starter.

Filed Jul 5, 2014 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 40,000 miles · OH

A. I began to notice that at times the car would not start the first time I turned the key. I would have to turn the key to off position and try again, this could sometimes take a couple of times. The dealer did state that it was indeed the ignition switch. B. We also have an issue with the ignition when you turn it over it continues to try to start after it is running. The only way to make is stop is to step on the gas. C. When the car is shut off with the wipers or heater or even the radio on; when we start the equinox, there is smoke coming out of the steering wheel area. It has a burning smell with it. Very dangerous. Just last week, I had my equinox on with the air, and smoke came out of the steering wheel area while it was running idle. D. In the colder weather, there is frost on my inside front windshield. All windows are up, and there is no reason for this. This vehicle needs to have a massive recall as there are many issues going on with it. I would hate to see someone get hurt but I could see it happening if something is not done to correct these issues.

Filed Jul 3, 2014 · Electrical · NY

Bought vehicle used in 2012 ( june 26) and 1-2 months later had to replace ignition switch as key would not turn over. Still have issues with ignition switch not turning over intermittently so we leave key in ignition and lock with the remote controller.