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2006 Chevrolet Equinox Brakes Problems

Complaints
85about this part
Share
12%of 695 total for the year
Median mileage
87,500miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 85 complaints about the brakes of the 2006 Chevrolet Equinox, 12% of the 695 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,500 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Brake pedal started vibrating almost uncontrollably when attempting to stop so I had brake pads replaced. When I picked up the car the technician told me my pads were still good and hadn't needed changing but they changed anyway. The next shop resurfaced my rotors but the problem persisted. It stopped on it's own but every once in a while it will do it still.”

NHTSA complaint #11396327, filed 2021-02, 90,000 miles

“Car was in motion tried to stop at light or stop sign really had to pump brake light went on tc / tbs. If cars were close by they would have hit me or I hit them.have cleaned module, changed brakes, changed other parts in wheels. Work a little while then goes back to lights turning on tc / tbs”

NHTSA complaint #11388713, filed 2021-01, 54,000 miles

“When pressing on the brake pedal you get constant vibration causing you to skid. It happens when your going straight or turning when you press on the brake pedal. It almost caused me to skid into the car in front of me. And also defrost is not working causing visibility issues especially in the cold and snow.”

NHTSA complaint #11366581, filed 2020-10, 172,000 miles

“When I first bought the vehicle with 77,000 miles, I notice a gallon of water in spare wheel well. Had to reseal rear door whether stripe. 5 months later the actuator of the heater failed and broke the blend door to the heater. I didn't have heat for a year. Brake system sensors failed 3 months ago $2000 fixed hub and assembly and knuckles. Fuel injection line broken at only 100,000 miles.”

NHTSA complaint #10945829, filed 2017-01, 77,000 miles

“I was driving and my car would not brake easily the ABS kept kicking in for no reason I had almost hit a car infront of me because the brake pedal became so hard it also kicks in at low speeds and when trying to stop the vehicle. The brakes pedal starts pulputations and gets hard and making a noise like the ABS has kicked on.”

NHTSA complaint #10471929, filed 2012-08, 75,205 miles

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Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20262025%
20252912%
20241315%
20231515%
202274%
202188%
202011336%
20198527%
201813332%
201793%
201662%
2015162%
2014122%
2013132%
2012132%
2011273%
2010233%
200933%
200882%
2007284%
20068512%
200510516%

Other parts of the 2006 Chevrolet Equinox

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
280 complaints
Electrical system
141 complaints
Engine
68 complaints
Other or unknown
64 complaints
Engine cooling
60 complaints
Steering
34 complaints
Equipment
32 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
31 complaints
Body and structure
22 complaints
Fuel system
19 complaints
Suspension
18 complaints
Electronic stability control
14 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2006 Chevrolet Equinox

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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