2.5

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
58,680 miles

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problem #5

Oct 012014

Equinox

  • 124,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system were not operating properly. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician stated that the failure was known by the manufacturer who diagnosed that the blower motor speed and mode selection continued to function; however, the heater would not be available. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer stated that the mileage surpassed the accepted mileage for customer satisfaction campaign number: 10044379-4513(equipment/visibility); therefore, the contact could not be assisted. The approximate failure mileage was 124,000. The VIN was unavailable.

- Oberlin, PA, USA

problem #4

Jul 222013

Equinox 6-cyl

  • 75,400 miles
My 2006 Chevrolet Equinox has a un -fixable [per dealer] a.C. problem. Driving in Florida with temps in the high nines in traffic the temp inside the car is much higher. Being in our seventies I nearly passed out while driving. This problem is rampart on google with hundreds of the same issue. Trying to drive with in-car temp. Over 112 is scary and not safe.

- Saint Augustine Beach, FL, USA

problem #3

Dec 052010

Equinox 6-cyl

  • miles
Our car 2006 Equinox VIN [xxx] heater failed and defroster then did not work. December 5 my heater on this car failed to work causing dangerous conditions in my car as it was cold and defrost would not function. Window kept fogging over. Noted that there are multiple complaints on line about this. Reported this to Chevy. Part that determines heat vs cool fails, part costs about $38.22, Chevy charged over $1317 to repair as this part is in the dashboard and supposedly difficult to reach!! information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Oak Ridge, NJ, USA

problem #2

Dec 112010

Equinox

  • 18,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Equinox. While driving approximately 50 mph with the air conditioning unit on she could feel hot air blowing from the vents. Due to the loss of hot air the windshield began to fog and disrupt her visibility. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing nor was it repaired. The failure and current mileages were 18,000. The VIN was unavailable.

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

problem #1

Dec 122010

Equinox

  • 76,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Equinox. While driving at an unknown speed the contact was operating the air conditioning unit; however, heat was blowing out of the vents. For a short time only cold air would flow from the vents instead of heat; the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the heater flap needed to be replaced. A screw was installed to temporarily remedy the failure. The failure and current mileages were 76,000.

- New Berlin, NY, USA