Carrier/rack problems of the 2006 Chevrolet Equinox

Three problems related to carrier/rack 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.

1 Carrier/rack problem

Failure Date: 12/14/2014

The issue with the hvac appears to be a common problem, no heat just cold air, defroster will not defrost windows but fogs them all up, which is really a problem @ 65 mph on the interstate. Spoke to dealer about TSB # 11135 issued by gm may of 2012 and they could care less about what is contained in this bulletin. Went back to dealer concerning cruise control just shutting off without warning at highway speeds, they could not get vehicle to replicate this (what no fault codes). Intermittent no start when actually using key to start, dealer claims they could not replicate this also. It appears that the dealership is very good at not wanting to fix or able to replicate any of these issues. Vehicle was bought March 25, 2014 with 99,704 miles on it, current mileage is just shy of 103,000. Come on gm stand behind your product and tell your dealers to be truthful when resaling a vehicle that has a track record like this.

2 Carrier/rack problem

Failure Date: 11/15/2014

We just purchased our 2006 chevy Equinox on 11-15-2014 an after leaving the dealership we were caught in a snow storm and attempted to turn on the heat to warm up inside. The heat wasn't hot and the defrost would not work either and so need less to say we had to use a/c an crack the windows an constantly wipe windshield to be able to safely drive home. That being said I began to do research on the problem an as searching I am finding out that there are neuromas complaints of the chevy Equinox having the same problem I have described. Reading the complaints I have found out the repairs are costly and gm has not made any attempts to recall the faulty parts. An so I felt that I had a duty to step up an join the patrons who are also or have experienced the same problem. Unfortunately gm needs to step up an take responsibility for the problems before someone is killed because of faulty parts.

3 Carrier/rack problem

Failure Date: 10/10/2010

I have a 2006 Chevrolet Equinox lt 3. 4l awd and everything worked fine, I did not use my heater allsummer long. I turned it on as of 10/10/2010 and there was no heat at all. It was only cold air. I heard this is a very common issue and in some areas can be considered a safety risk. I live in the midwest where during winter, there is always frost on windows. If I do not have heat to defrost windows or get ice and snow off, this causes a risk. And putting hot or warm water on the window risks cracking the window. Thanks for hearing me and this safety risk, it would be very nice to have this recalled as it is a common issue and is over $1000 to fix.




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