2006 Chevrolet Equinox visibility/wiper problems
34 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility/wiper on the 2006 Chevrolet Equinox — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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 Nov 8, 2021
“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…”
filed Oct 27, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility/wiper problems in other Equinox years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Equinox | 4 | 7% |
| 2025 Equinox | 26 | 12% |
| 2024 Equinox | 4 | 6% |
| 2022 Equinox | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 Equinox | 2 | 2% |
| 2019 Equinox | 3 | 1% |
| 2018 Equinox | 10 | 3% |
| 2017 Equinox | 11 | 4% |
| 2016 Equinox | 111 | 28% |
| 2015 Equinox | 250 | 37% |
| 2014 Equinox | 167 | 31% |
| 2013 Equinox | 144 | 19% |
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.