2006 Chevrolet Equinox Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
45/100
#12 most-complained of 21 Equinox years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2006 Chevrolet Equinox has 695 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 45 out of 100 — #12 highest of 21 Equinox model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is hvac (158 complaints, 23% of the total). Complaints report 16 crashes, 9 fires, 20 injuries, and 1 death.
- Complaints
- 695
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes / fires
- 16 / 9
- Injuries / deaths
- 20 / 1
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 18.5
- 16.5 city / 21.5 hwy
Top 2006 Chevy Equinox problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- HVAC158 (23%)
- Electrical System148 (21%)
- Engine135 (19%)
- Visibility & Wipers126 (18%)
- Brakes98 (14%)
- Other92 (13%)
- Steering34 (5%)
- Transmission & Powertrain31 (4%)
- Structure & Body27 (4%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires27 (4%)
2006 Chevrolet Equinox recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2006 Chevrolet Equinox fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 16.5 MPG
- Highway
- 21.5 MPG
- Combined
- 18.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,500
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2006 compared with other Equinox years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2006 Chevrolet Equinox a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2006 Chevrolet Equinox ranks #12 of 21 among Equinox model years (Complaint Index 45/100, verdict: Good). It has 695 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Chevrolet Equinox?
- The most reported problem areas are hvac (158 complaints), electrical system (148 complaints), and engine (135 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 72,000 miles.
- Does the 2006 Chevrolet Equinox have any recalls?
- No safety recall campaigns list the 2006 Chevrolet Equinox in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2006 Chevrolet Equinox?
- EPA rates the 2006 Chevrolet Equinox at 18.5 MPG combined (16.5 city / 21.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,500. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.