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%)

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2006 Chevrolet Equinox transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (25%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (25%)

< $100 (38%)

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Chart based on 8 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

116000 mi

US $690
Replaced Left front CV Shaft due to crunching sound while turning 
117000 mi

US $82
Left front CV Shaft failed at outer joint - this part was replaced 6 days prior with a remanufactured shaft acquired from a name brand auto store 

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2006 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

94000 mi

US $75
Vehicle was making a grinding, rubbing noise. Replaced two u joints and the carrier bearing. 
123380 mi

C $1400
Major drivetrain problem, my AWD is now FWD. Cost for parts to repair was $1600 plus, unable to rebuild the driveshaft due to it being a very non-standard design. My repair shop says he knows 3 other former AWD driving around as FWD... 
116000 mi

US $339
Transmission cooling lines were leaking and it was reported by the company that did my oil change. Took to repair shop and both lines (in and out) had to be replaced. 
54000 mi U joint went out and dropped the drive shaft while driving down the highway @ 55 miles an hour causing the drive shaft to split the rear end in two. Chevy say's the drive train isn't under warranty anymore! Repairs are going to cost $3,700. No money! 
54000 mi

US $1300
Rearend ran dry on grease causing the gears to lock up and crack the housing, damaging the driveshaft and both rear axles.  

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2006 Chevrolet Equinox Transmission Problems

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