Model year
2006 Chevrolet Equinox
NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 695 complaints for the 2006 Chevrolet Equinox (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM (150), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (130), VISIBILITY (86). NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 18–19 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,550–$3,700, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2005 638 complaints
- 2006 695 complaints
- 2007 685 complaints
- 2008 370 complaints
- 2009 94 complaints
- 2010 784 complaints
- 2011 782 complaints
- 2012 685 complaints
- 2013 751 complaints
- 2014 548 complaints
- 2015 680 complaints
- 2016 399 complaints
- 2017 276 complaints
- 2018 410 complaints
- 2019 306 complaints
- 2020 318 complaints
- 2021 100 complaints
- 2022 186 complaints
- 2023 99 complaints
- 2024 82 complaints
- 2025 237 complaints
- 2026 75 complaints
- 2027 1 complaints
Recalls
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints
695 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 16, fire flag on 9, injury field 20, deaths field 1. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equinox FWD · 3.4L · Automatic 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 22 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
| Equinox AWD · 3.4L · Automatic 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 21 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2006 Chevrolet Equinox at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.