Three problems related to water pump 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.
Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that myst from the heater blew into the vehicle. The control panel lights illuminate and the myst coming from the vents made an abnormal engine smell and is a hazard and the contact can't see out of the window. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic's garage. The mechanic diagnosed the vehicle and a new water pump was needed, the mechanic flushed out the system and placed a new heat system in the engine with new anti freeze. Later on that week the repair failed again. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 167,000. Jw.
Equinox overheated. We immediately replaced the thermostat and water pump. Did not fix the problem. The Equinox is currently in the shop, the tests showed the Equinox has two cracked heads.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the water pump failed. The water pump was repaired but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to an authorized dealer, who then advised that the head gasket would need replacing. The vehicle was not further repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 68,000.