2006 Chevrolet Equinox Chevrolet Equinox 2006

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2006 Chevrolet Equinox repairs by problem area

Engine (33%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (23%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (6%)

Chart based on 99 repairs.
See TSBs and recalls for the 2006 Chevrolet Equinox.

2006 Chevrolet Equinox engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (7%)

$1000 - $2499 (17%)

$500 - $999 (7%)

$100 - $499 (24%)

< $100 (45%)

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Chart based on 29 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Chevrolet Equinox

Engine not specified

70000 mi

US $1800
Head Gasket replacement - overheating issues 

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2006 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

149000 mi Catalytic Coverter 
102000 mi

US $200
Some tube that controls the airflow. It rattles loose and makes your check engine light come on. A known issue and there is a repair bulletin out for it. 
104000 mi

US $1200
Some intake hose allowing too much air into the engine and causing the check engine light to stay on.It was a known issue as it was in the Bulletin. Dealer part and then it had to be recalibrated at the dealer to get the ck eng lite off 
55800 mi Ignition sticking 
101060 mi

C $1100
Oil leak, gasket replaced 
76000 mi

US $280
Check engine light. Lean code 171. Loose hose. Plus the clean throttle bony, improve starting. 
135000 mi

US $200
Pcv valve hose 
32000 mi Check engine light - PCV connection issue. 
91300 mi

US $60
Diagnosis codes on OBDII showed Miss #4 cylinder and Knock sensor. Car due emmisions testing so replaced all 4 spark plugs and Knock Sensor. Resolved issue. 
153000 mi

US $2700
EGR tube leaking, Replaced EGR Valve and Tube, Both O2 Sensors. Replaced and catalytic converter. 
92000 mi Clean throttle body to fix erratic idle, surging, replace battery 
36000 mi Check engine light comes on when fuel tank is filled, and goes off when it reaches 3/4 full. I have not done any more diagnosis to see what the problem is, will report in the future. 
49000 mi Various intermittent engine electrical and fuel issues. CEL would come on then go back out. Also sometimes trouble starting. 

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2006 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

78740 mi Key sticking reported in 1st year. GM Canada has record. Reported again and told not a 2006 recall item but it is 2005 problem. This car built in 2005. 
85540 mi Ignition key was sticking. Replaced on a recall. 
94600 mi New ignition also sticking. GM will not correct it. Say they will only pay to replace it once. 
84000 mi

US $74
Check engine light on intermittently. Found CO171 set due to damaged PCV hose. Replaced PCV hose. Coolant Reservoir Low. Pressurized cooling system and found leaking lower intake gaskets. Replaced lower intake gaskets to correct. 
98000 mi

US $100
New noise upon exiting from previous repair. Took back to shop on next work day. Unrelated according to them. Oxygen sensor failed. It was replaced with no labor charge. 
116000 mi

US $339
Mechanic checking as to why check engine light was on and found an air intake hose was partially loose. 
148800 mi

US $498
Repair person noted wear on alternator drive belt (serpentine belt) and advised replacing 
158000 mi

US $1000
Car overheated requiring thermostat replacement, radiator fan replacement, and fee for pressure testing radiator ands diagnosis of issue 
169000 mi

US $750
Plastic piece on radistortion hosee to radiator broken causing fluid leakage and overheating Large radiator cooling fan not running, for the 4th time in 15 months. Part not under warranty, but labor was. 
169800 mi

US $100
ERG valve was clogged - check engine light on - could not pass inspection. Mechanic removed, cleaned valve and replaced. 
171000 mi ERG valve clogged again. Son repaired in same way as November 2016 but check engine light will not reset. It's old. We are giving up. 
40000 mi Still the check engine light comes on every time the fuel tank goes from full to 1/2 full. The engine light comes on, and takes one full tank of fuel to clear. Shop still cannot come up with a reason, and the codes are not helpful. 
40000 mi

US $3800
Check engine light was FINALLY solved with a reflash (TSB) routine 40K maintenance done at this time. 
44000 mi

US $2100
water pump failed, car had to be towed to dealer 
60000 mi

US $852
When problem arose, called Onstar for diagnosis. Stated it was the Engine Cooling Fan System. Fan was still operating. Took it into local dealer. Fuse blew to fan motor and fan motor had high resistance. Dealer replaced both. 
173600 mi Fuel pump 

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