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 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (18%)

$100 - $499 (47%)

< $100 (29%)

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Chart based on 17 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

91300 mi

US $1200
AC would work for a short time then quit and blow out warm air 
77000 mi

US $400
Radio and driver information center stopped working. 300.00 for used radio, installed myself, 100.00 to program to vehicle. front wipers stop working and washers dont work at all. rear wipers and washers not working at all. 

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2006 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

120000 mi had 1 headlight burn out so i replaced both headlights 
90520 mi

C $32
Both headlights were replaced about 2 weeks apart. 
32000 mi Daytime running lights inoperative - Canadian TSB - optional in USA - Replaced corroded resistor. 
122000 mi

US $186
Heat Blend air door and actuator failure - No heat issue when trying to adjust temperature. Troubleshot and found actuator out of normal position and door drive broken. Dealer wanted $1500+ to repair issue. DIY repair took 24 Hours. Original Battery failed, replaced with new. 6+ years on original. 
45880 mi

C $150
drivers side window wouldn't work intermittantly 

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2006 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

98580 mi

C $125
Arm which controls wipers started to smoke from inside steering column. 
76000 mi Automatic running light indicator off in dash - didn't realize the low beam was out. Shop replaced no charge. Found a cracked headlight housing that was a comprehensive claim but they felt it was not related - just happenstance. 
82000 mi

US $100
Starter failed without warning in shopping center parking lot. Towed to dealership. Part ordered and replaced next day. Upon pick-up, still had hard start. Technician took back into shop & re-programmed for successful completion of job 
98000 mi

US $100
Compressor leaking - replaced. Temperature regulator - stuck - replaced. Temperature diverter - stuck - replaced. All under extended warranty, hence the $100 out of pocket cost. 
147000 mi Airbag warning light and check engine light appear on sporadically. No problem identified by shop. They still come on from time to time. No charge to customer. 
148800 mi

US $498
Car would not start - towed to repair - started right up. Diagnostics run - replaced starter. Also replaced battery. Car would not start one day after previous battery and starter replacement. Called shop and owner came to my home. Slammed hood and car started. Determined to be faulty starter and replaced under warranty for this portion of the trip. 
158200 mi

US $900
As in June, AC fails to run at low speeds. Same problems reported in June and repaired in July occurred 2 weeks later. Required upgrade to OEM parts at my expense. Two days later same problem occurred while 350 miles away. Unable to return for repair. A/c fails to run under 30mph. 
169000 mi

US $750
A/C cycling on and off rapidly 
103860 mi Driver's side headlight failed and then one week later the passenger side failed. 
153720 mi

C $75
bulb replaced, housing fixed 

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2006 Chevrolet Equinox Electrical Problems

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