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2006 Chevrolet Equinox visibility problems

280 complaints (40% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 66,537. 1 crash reported.

owner complaints
280
of this car's complaints
40%
typical mileage
66,537
crashes
1
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Defroster/defogger/HVAC system
    150
  • Power window devices and controls
    4
  • Defroster/defogger/HVAC system: fan/motor
    4
  • Defroster/defogger/HVAC system: heater core
    3
  • Sun/moon roof assembly
    2
  • Defroster/defogger/HVAC system: windshield: electrical heating element
    1

At what mileage

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Chevrolet Equinox visibility problems in other years

20052010201520202026

Specific symptoms reported on the 2006 Chevrolet Equinox visibility

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Wipers 5

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2006 Chevrolet Equinox owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Nov 8, 2021 · Transmission, Visibility · GA

My 2006 Chevrolet Equinox blows cold air will not defrost windshield. And while driving I push the gas pedal and it’s like surges and jumps. The car manufacturer knows about the issues and they don’t vare

Filed Oct 27, 2020 · Brakes, Visibility · 172,000 miles · MO

When pressing on the brake pedal you get constant vibration causing you to skid. It happens when your going straight or turning when you press on the brake pedal. It almost caused me to skid into the car in front of me. And also defrost is not working causing visibility issues especially in the cold and snow.

Filed Feb 12, 2019 · Visibility · 199,000 miles · MN

Weak plastic in the blend door of the HVAC system causes door to break and get stuck in the "cold" position. No heat in snow and freezing rain means your windshield will not defrost and visibility drops becoming hazardous in poor weather conditions.

Filed Nov 4, 2018 · Electrical, Visibility · TN

One wiper blade quit functioning and causes severe danger to the driver. Heater quit working causing fogging issues and keeping my kids & wife in danger. Apparently these issues are very common according to the 2009 report gm recalled 59,000 vehicles for this issue but our vehicle was not included in the recall.

Filed Feb 24, 2018 · Visibility · 57,700 miles · CA

My heater only blows cold air. This is a major safety concern. When my windshield has a layer of frost or snow on it, I have no ability to clear it by way of utilizing my defrost. I drive with all of my windows down and windshield wipers moving constantly in attempts to see. Chevy is aware that they made a part that is defective. They extended a warranty on a cheap plastic part that tends to break at 60,000 that was covered until 2016 or 120,000 miles. I however did not have any issues until outside of the warranty. I don't scan recalls on my vehicle if I'm not experiencing issues at the time. My cheap defective part broke when under 58,000 miles and unfortunately in 2017. Chevy hides behind this and is not willing to fix a defective part and ultimately defective manufacturing. This is a defective manufacturing issue that chevy does not take responsibility for and is ultimately a safety issue. Chevy needs to pay for it to be fixed-period.

Filed Feb 14, 2018 · Engine, Visibility · 127,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. While driving various speeds, the check engine indicator illuminated, the heat in the vehicle did not work, and the vehicle overheated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who could not diagnosis the failure. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 127,000.

Filed Dec 7, 2017 · Visibility · 52,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. After restarting the vehicle, the heater blower only blew out cold air and was unable to defrost the windshield. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (jim butler chevrolet in fenton, mo) where it was diagnosed that the blower arm was damaged and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 52,000.

Filed Apr 12, 2017 · Engine, Visibility · 88,110 miles · NY

In all driving modes, heater only blows cold air, not hot air

Filed Jan 9, 2017 · Visibility · 116,000 miles · NC

Temp control door failed causing no defogging/defrosting in car. Chevy is aware of this problem which could cause driver inability to see thru windshield and has recalled some year models, but not 2006 models. I replaced at my expense for $1162.49. The part is not expensive, requires many hours of taking apart dashboard.

Filed Dec 21, 2016 · Visibility · 75,000 miles · IL

Heater blows cold air in winter in chicago can't see while driving , very dangerous.

Questions about the 2006 Chevrolet Equinox visibility

Does the 2006 Chevrolet Equinox have visibility problems?

Owners have filed 280 complaints about the visibility of the 2006 Chevrolet Equinox, 40% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 2006 Chevrolet Equinox visibility problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 66,537 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2006 Chevrolet Equinox visibility?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Chevrolet Equinox have the most visibility problems?

The Chevrolet Equinox model years with the most visibility complaints are 2006 (280 complaints), 2015 (278 complaints) and 2014 (185 complaints).

Other 2006 Chevrolet Equinox problems

Electrical 141Engine 128Brakes 85Steering 34Transmission 31Body 22Fuel system 19Driver assistance 18Suspension 18Lights 12Seat belts 12Wheels 12Airbags 11Acceleration 9Seats 3Locks 2Tires 1

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