2006 Chevrolet Equinox steering problems
34 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2006 Chevrolet Equinox — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I just got the car on Thursday, 11/3/2022. around 1:00 pm. On 11/3/2022 around 3:30 pm, the following happened: The equinox started wobbling as I reached the speed of approximately 40 mph. Then I had a red light. After it turned green and I began driving, the vehicle started wobbling and it was…”
filed Nov 4, 2022
“Front brake calipers seized up. Over-heating due to excessive friction from brakes locking. Front end started shaking due to front end brakes seizing while in motion. Front calipers smoking due to excessive friction build up. I was on us 265 in new albany, in. Shaking seemed to subside a bit while…”
filed Aug 12, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Equinox years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Equinox | 3 | 5% |
| 2025 Equinox | 10 | 5% |
| 2024 Equinox | 2 | 3% |
| 2023 Equinox | 6 | 7% |
| 2022 Equinox | 5 | 3% |
| 2021 Equinox | 4 | 5% |
| 2020 Equinox | 13 | 4% |
| 2019 Equinox | 9 | 3% |
| 2018 Equinox | 15 | 4% |
| 2017 Equinox | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 Equinox | 7 | 2% |
| 2015 Equinox | 14 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Chevrolet Equinox
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.