Six problems related to car stall have been reported for the 2006 Chevrolet Equinox. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Chevrolet Equinox based on all problems reported for the 2006 Equinox.
Car stalls no matter if I'm am not moving or goin 65 mile an hour,without warning, I live in rural area lot of curvy roads, key will not work at times in ignition, why was there no recall on 06 Equinox ignition switch along with many others, I am petrified to drive it , but need to work,it doesnt matter where you are or how fast your going car stalls without warning,have had car since 2013 or so and always been key problem but never stalled.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Equinox. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. It was diagnosed that the power control module and the throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 118,000.
The key is hanging up in the ignition after turning vehicle off. It is often difficult to put the key back in the ignition to then start it again. The vehicle now stalls while running without notice. When it does, all power cuts off (power brakes, traction control, lights radio, breaks - anything electric shuts off. Have been able to pull the vehicle over and restart it almost immediately. Happens on the street as well as freeway. I wonder whether this is covered by a recall or something. Please let me know as this does not seem to be very safe.
Abs activation at low speeds on dry pavement. This happens randomly and changes the vehicle breaking distance. It is also unknown how much it will change the distance. So it can potentially cause a low speed impact accident. This is due to not knowing where to break for proper stopping distance. Engine problem when starting vehicle. The vehicle turns over then stalls. Only way I have found to prevent it from happening is to press the gas pedal while turning it over. Wiper issue. My passenger side windshield wiper doesn't work. I live in an area where heavy snow fall happens. This is a danger to myself and others on the road. If my vehicle is on the road during a blizzard or heavy snow visibility is lost on half my windshield.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 68,000 and the current mileage was 68,759.
Stalls sometimes when trying to start vehicle, every 3 to 4 months will not start at all autoway Chevrolet replace the part however the same thing keep happening every 3 to 4 months. The truck was new when purchased.