Two problems related to engine overheat 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.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Equinox. While driving approximately 40 mph, the temperature gauge indicator displayed hot as the engine overheated with a burning odor. All the interior windows became extremely foggy and the engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road. There were no flames visible. In addition, the heater intermittently emitted cold air through the vents. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the heater core and flushed the cooling system. On three separate occasions, the thermostat was replaced. The approximate mileage 89,934.
Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the temperature gauge indicator displayed hot as the engine overheated with a burning odor. The entire interior windows became extremely foggy. The engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road. The contact mentioned that there were no flames visible. In addition, the heater intermittently emitted cold air through the vents. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the heater core and flushed the cooling system. On three separate occasions the thermostat was replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000. Js.