2006 Chevrolet Equinox: harsh or hard shifting

Filed Nov 4, 2022 · Steering, Wheels · IA

I just got the car on Thursday, 11/3/2022. around 1:00 pm. On 11/3/2022 around 3:30 pm, the following happened: The equinox started wobbling as I reached the speed of approximately 40 mph. Then I had a red light. After it turned green and I began driving, the vehicle started wobbling and it was hard to control my position in the traffic lane. Other drivers avoided me, and slowed down to prevent an accident. At this point, I reached a reduced speed construction area. When I drove at about 20 mph, the vehicle wobbled even worse. The driver’s side wheel started going clunk, clunk., so I pulled into a gas station. The left front tire was low, but nowhere near flat. A man put some air in the tire and it held the air. At that point, I recognized that it was too dangerous to drive the vehicle again. Chevy roadside assistance took it to the nearest dealer, Mills Chevrolet. They will look at it on Monday 11/4/2022.

Filed Mar 13, 2013 · Brakes, Electrical · 52,000 miles · AR

I heard a thumping noise from what felt like under my feet. I then tried to push on the brakes, only having the pedal give a great amount of resistance with loud ABS noises. It will continue doing this until both my traction control light and ABS light come on. I had my brakes checked and they said everything was good. And of course it was out of my 50000 mile warranty. I still drive cautiously and try to get the lights on as quickly as possible when driving my children around so that we aren't seriously injured. Not until I started researching the problems I'm having with this particular vehicle did I realize I wasn't the only one. The brakes are the first to mention...then there's the AC/heater problem it won't blow hot air, and it won't blow cool air when stopped at a red light. Then that loud clunking noise made when I'm driving over bumps that sound like my front end is going to fall off. Oh and the fact that my speedometer will only increase by 3-5 MPH increments. The dealer said they couldn't find anything wrong, after getting a speeding ticket by a camera light it was taken into a speed shop who verified its absolutely not working correctly. They couldn't even give me a reading because its broken. Nice!!!!! Seriously is someone going to have to die, or seriously injured before someone steps up and takes responsibility?

Filed Jun 15, 2012 · Brakes, Fuel system · 143,000 miles · AL

I have a 2006 equinox that I bought used with 91,000 miles on it. Only one previous owner with clean car fax. I love the car, but at least once a week it acts like it doesn't want to crank. I sometimes have to push the gas pedal to even get it to crank. I'm assuming this a fuel pressure problem of some sort. Also, once cranked the car will sometimes idle itself down from 1 RPM to 0 RPM then back to 1 RPM. There is also a clunking noise coming from back end of car where the fuel pump is. I have also had issues with having the headlights replaced because water gets into the headlights. Most of the equinox's that I see on the road have water in the headlights. This a safety hazard because the headlight bulbs will burst when wet and you have no headlight until you have it fixed. (which you have to replace the headlights/tail lights yourself because part stores refuse to do the labor for you because you have to remove the entire headlight to even replace a bulb. This seems to me that chevrolet did that so if you are a woman, like myself, you are forced to take it somewhere and have it replaced.) there are also issues with the brakes and rotors wearing too fast. I have also had issues with the air conditioner. I have had to replace the resistor on the blower motor twice in 2 years. These may not be big problems to gm, but I rely on my car to take me to work and school and the fact that they genuinely don't care has forced me to not want to buy another chevrolet again. Seeing as they had to have a government bail out previously to even stay in business, you would think that they would value their customers!

Filed Aug 3, 2011 · Engine · 83,613 miles · MO

I was traveling at a speed of about 10-15 miles per hour, conducting an investigation pertaining to my job,when I began to hear a loud clicking sound coming from my engine area.I immediately pulled over and turn the vehicle off.after letting the engine rest/cool for about 20 minutes,I restart the vehicle, at which point the amber oil alert lamp activates,and then turns off.now,mind you,I had just had an oil change approx 700 miles prior to this occurring.the clicking began to subside,and, since the amber oil alert lamp was no longer on,I figured it would be a good idea just to get it back home so the oil could be checked the next morning.suddenly,when I arrive home, and get ready to turn the vehicle off in the driveway,the amber oil alert lamp re-activates, the engine,again, clicking.I turned the vehicle off.the following morning,I contacted a g.m. Dealership and described to them what had occurred.they told me I should bring the vehicle to them to be inspected; however, the soonest I could get in was about three weeks.instead,I contacted a local oil-change store and had the oil changed and the system checked out.a little ways down the road, about 1,000 miles into my oil change, the amber oil lamp comes on again, still clicking, but not nearly as much as before.I pull into my driveway a few miles later and start hearing a "clunking" knocking sound coming from the engine area,at which point the red oil lamp came on.I called the gm corporate customer support,whom after I described what was going on,stated to me it sounded like a major engine problem relating to oil issues.I asked what general motors could do for me, and she stated "I am sorry, [xxx], but the equinox,prior to the 2008,was not manufactured with any type of power train warranty whatsoever.I am sorry but there is nothing we can do to help you."now I have to replace my engine due to major damage! (83,600 miles).information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Filed Jun 15, 2008 · Brakes, Engine · OH

17 trips to the dealership for repeated problems with brakes, rotors, bearings, transmission, clicking/other sound in engine compartment not fixed as of yet by gm, broken door hinge, broken license plate bolt receivers, starter, seat belt clip, air conditioner, remotes, noises in front end, engine miss, clunking when wheels spun on wet pavement.