Alternator/generator/regulator problems of the 2006 Chevrolet Equinox

Bought my 2006 Equinox lt awd and two months later I was out of town took my car to the car wash and came out of it and my car went into limp mode. Tried to restart it and the same thing happened I tried to drive but could not go any more than 20 mph parked the car and had it towed to a NY dealership. They told me the car was running lean codes came up got it to start at the end of the day and I was on my way. Brought it back to my original dealer and they could not find a problem. Changed a gas pedal, fuel pump. About 7 months later pulling out of my driveway and my car just stalled brought it in could not diagnose the problem. Another couple of months later out of town in a major intersection in the rain with a full car my car died no power pulled over luckily and turned the key and it started up again. At another point in time I noticed that under the dash board on the passenger side water was coming in when there was a heavy rainfall. I too reported this an no answer. I also had problems with starting my car I would either have a hard start or it would stick so they replaced the alternator at my cost. It is so frustrating talking to the mechanics they make you think you are losing your mind but now reading these problems I think I might have damage to my computer. Oh yeah here is one more problem I have the light on my heat knob is out and they tell me in order to fix the problem I have to purchase a whole new compartment there is no fuse or light the whole area needs to get pulled out and replaced labor plus part 600. 00 no thanks.

I have had issues with this vehicle since a few months after the original purchase. The problems started with a load knocking noise that originated from the rear of the vehicle, after 5 attempts to fix at the dealership, they eventually ended up replacing the entire rear axel and all components. After this issue was resolved, the brakes began making a high pitched squealing noise that gets progressively worse each day. The brakes have been inspected and do not need replacement. Sounds like some parts may dislodge from the vehicle. There is also an issue with starting the vehicle. At random times, the vehicle will not turn over when cranked to start. The car is currently in the shop to try and resolve the brake noises and starting issue. The vehicle has been in the shop at least 10 times. Would like to have the vehicle purchased back by chevy.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Equinox. When starting the vehicle she heard a peculiar noise, and then the engine warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel. She took the vehicle to the dealer and had the alternator replaced at an expense of $475. 00. The failure mileage was 5640. The current mileage was 60,000. The vehicle identification number was unavailable.