2006 Chevrolet Equinox Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 0%of 695 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 74,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the seats of the 2006 Chevrolet Equinox, 0% of the 695 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Driver seat is having a shortage. Seat moved all the way back and does not move anymore. The motor on the bottom of the seat is extremely hot and the seat is hot. It makes a non stop noise from the shortage. I am scared to drive the vehicle because of the hot seat. It is my only vehicle to get to work and my kids to school.”
NHTSA complaint #11254563, filed 2019-09, 155,000 miles“January 2015 GM sent a special coverage notice regarding seat heaters that overheat and fail. I object to the diagnosis fee charged if the heater element is not causing the failure. If it is another part such as a heater module I will be charged $110.00 refunded if I replace the module at extra cost. I feel this is unfair since I do not know what caused the failure of my driver's seat heater and GM should beat the diagnosis fee. Can you help this customer.”
NHTSA complaint #10823483, filed 2016-02, 65,000 miles“The Equinox was at a dead stop waiting for an oncoming car to pass so a left turn could be made. A distracted driver rear ended our vehicle at about 55 MPH causing our vehicle to spin 180 degrees into the opposing lane of traffic. As a result of the impact both front reclining seats broke into a permanent recline position; the front passenger sustained a back injury and the child in a child restraint seat in the back seat behind the passenger seat was struck on the knee and forehead by the front passenger seat. The driver sustained an injury to the right leg.”
NHTSA complaint #10633681, filed 2014-09, 74,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11000158May 1, 2024This service bulletin includes information on Interior Cleaning - Instrument Panel (IP), Hard or Plastic Surfaces, Seats, Carpet, Leather, Vinyl, Fabric Cleaner, Stain Remover…
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 3% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 6 | 2% |
| 2018 | 7 | 2% |
| 2016 | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 | 4 | 1% |
| 2014 | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 | 2 | 0% |
| 2012 | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 | 9 | 1% |
| 2010 | 9 | 1% |
| 2008 | 8 | 2% |
| 2007 | 10 | 1% |
| 2006 | 3 | 0% |
| 2005 | 4 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2006 Chevrolet Equinox
280 complaintsElectrical system
141 complaintsBrakes
85 complaintsEngine
68 complaintsOther or unknown
64 complaintsEngine cooling
60 complaintsSteering
34 complaintsEquipment
32 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
31 complaintsBody and structure
22 complaintsFuel system
19 complaintsSuspension
18 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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