2006 Chevrolet Equinox engine and engine cooling problems
60 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2006 Chevrolet Equinox — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Ever since I got this vehicle I have always heard what sounds like water in the dash, I've been reading that it is a known problem and it contributes to the antifreeze which in some cases leaked out of the air vents into the vehicle. I've also had my heater blend door go bad and got that replaced…”
filed Apr 2, 2015
“The fan is my car only blows out cold air. Not great when the weather is 25 degrees and snowing. Really gm, step up to the plate. *tr”
filed Dec 5, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Equinox years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Equinox | 2 | 1% |
| 2024 Equinox | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 Equinox | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 Equinox | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 Equinox | 9 | 3% |
| 2019 Equinox | 4 | 1% |
| 2018 Equinox | 9 | 2% |
| 2017 Equinox | 16 | 6% |
| 2016 Equinox | 9 | 2% |
| 2015 Equinox | 4 | 1% |
| 2014 Equinox | 12 | 2% |
| 2013 Equinox | 10 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Chevrolet Equinox
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.