2006 Chevrolet Equinox Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 1%of 695 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 95,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2006 Chevrolet Equinox, 1% of the 695 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 95,000 miles.
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.
“In april of 2015 I purchased a 2006 chevy Equinox from sid dillion chevy dealership. Approximately 1 month after having the vehicle it rained and water had leaked into driver side floor board. When I started the vehicle it started but there was no acleration and the car wouldn't drive when put in gear. I informed the dealership and was instructed to bring the vechical back out the dealership to be looked at. …”
NHTSA complaint #11101380, filed 2018-06, 118,350 miles“When accelerating from 0 to 10 MPH, the transmission cuts out and the vehicle jerks and bucks like it wants to die. This happens all the time from soon after I bought it new. This occurs sometimes when pulling out on the highway and I have to quickly pull my foot off of the gas to make it stop and push it again. When you're already pulling out into traffic, it is a safety hazard if you don't react quickly. I have investigated this online and all I can find is that the drivetrains were made this way and GM acknowledges it and says it's normal. …”
NHTSA complaint #10551662, filed 2013-11, 3,500 miles“My 2006 chevy Equinox had four problems that were fixed by replacing the steering column and motor: * several incidents where I could not turn the key in the ignition until I jerked the steering wheel back and forth (out of frustration). * several incidents where I could not move the steering wheel after starting the engine on a hot day. Turning engine off and restarting a few times finally engaged power steering assist. * several incidents where I lost power steering assist while turning corners and required assistance from the passenger to turn the steering wheel. …”
NHTSA complaint #10469616, filed 2012-08, 23,000 miles“Driving at high speed in highway and suddenly loose acceleration pedal function. Dangerous slow down in highway while cars pass you by at high speeds and you just cant get to move out the way.with family in vehicle”
NHTSA complaint #10980005, filed 2017-04, 120,175 miles“2006 Chevrolet Equinox. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle throttle pedal and connector failure. The consumer stated when he attempted to pass another vehicle, the accelerator pedal went immediately to the floorboard and the engine went to full power. He tapped the accelerator pedal, but it would not release; he immediately shifted into neutral and the engine stayed at full power. He then turned of the ignition and coasted to a stop. He attempted to re-start the vehicle, but it would not start. …”
NHTSA complaint #10816134, filed 2015-12, 85,003 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1% |
| 2025 | 10 | 4% |
| 2024 | 7 | 8% |
| 2023 | 3 | 3% |
| 2022 | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 15 | 5% |
| 2019 | 12 | 4% |
| 2018 | 11 | 3% |
| 2017 | 7 | 3% |
| 2016 | 9 | 2% |
| 2015 | 13 | 2% |
| 2014 | 18 | 3% |
| 2013 | 12 | 2% |
| 2012 | 18 | 3% |
| 2011 | 50 | 6% |
| 2010 | 32 | 4% |
| 2009 | 11 | 12% |
| 2008 | 8 | 2% |
| 2007 | 20 | 3% |
| 2006 | 9 | 1% |
| 2005 | 22 | 3% |
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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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