The Lemon IndexAll cars · Chevrolet Equinox · 2006
2006 Chevrolet Equinox. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Engines and drivetrains 2
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.4L 6-cyl | Auto 5-spd | FWD | 17 / 22 / 19 | Regular | $3,300 |
| 3.4L 6-cyl | Auto 5-spd | 4Wheel or AWD | 16 / 21 / 18 | Regular | $3,450 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 50,000 and 107,600 miles. Median 72,000, from 601 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 63,000 | 48,500–81,500 | 217 |
| Electrical | 81,300 | 54,500–123,500 | 125 |
| Engine | 98,000 | 80,000–131,000 | 59 |
| Brakes | 100,000 | 73,200–126,500 | 60 |
| Engine | 65,000 | 40,000–83,300 | 47 |
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 46% |
| Electrical | 14% |
| Engine | 13% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 12% |
| Brakes | 7% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 695 | 16 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 4 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Manufacturer communications 692
Chevy filed 692 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| No | No | No |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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