4 out of 5 stars
Made it to 240K with very few problems
by Mickey
from Boise Idaho
on Thu Jan 07 2016
Purchased my Equinox 2wd in 2007 with 20K on it. I am a ford person and went from an Explorer that I loved. I am now getting ready call it quits with 240K and sad to see it go. The motor and tranny are still going strong. Mine is just the 2wd it has been great on nasty roads. As you can guess I am a commuter and have put it to the test. Most repairs were basic maintenance, EXCEPT for the door that switches the thermostat from hot to cold. The part was only 25.00 but the labor was right around 1000.00. It is a known problem but Chevy didn't seem to want to recall it. To access the door you have to tear apart the dash which takes between 8 &10 hrs. Now the heater core is out, and once again the dash will have to be taken apart to fix it (book says 6 - 8 hrs. of labor) to access a 75.00 part. Will I buy another one’ I’m not sure yet. If Chevy would have made parts easier to access, or at least recalled the door, I would in a heartbeat."
5 out of 5 starsComfort
4 out of 5 starsValue for the Money
5 out of 5 starsInterior Design
5 out of 5 starsReliability
4 out of 5 starsPerformance
5 out of 5 starsExterior Styling
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5 out of 5 stars
love my equinox
by mom
from New Jersey
on Tue Jan 15 2008
I have two kids and my husband is tall at 6'5" and the four of us fit very well in the car. I bought this vehicle at the end of 2005 and have loved it. There have been no problems at all with it. We have taken it on numerous trips and it has done well with gas mileage. I also like the way the back seat can move up to 6" front or back for either more leg room or more cargo space.
5 out of 5 starsComfort
5 out of 5 starsValue for the Money
5 out of 5 starsInterior Design
5 out of 5 starsReliability
4 out of 5 starsPerformance
5 out of 5 starsExterior Styling
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1 out of 5 stars
Heater core problems
by Madatyou
from Westland Michigan aep2020
on Thu May 25 2017
Worst vehicle I ever owned due to all the heating and heater core problems I having since I purchased the vehicle
4 out of 5 starsComfort
1 out of 5 starsValue for the Money
4 out of 5 starsInterior Design
1 out of 5 starsReliability
1 out of 5 starsPerformance
4 out of 5 starsExterior Styling
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4 out of 5 stars
Best Car I've Had
by Equinox Landing
from Lancaster, PA
on Mon Nov 29 2010
Going from an 89 Cavalier Z24 to a 2001 Cavalier 4 door, the 2006 Chevy Equinox is by far an upgrade!
4 out of 5 starsComfort
4 out of 5 starsValue for the Money
3 out of 5 starsInterior Design
4 out of 5 starsReliability
3 out of 5 starsPerformance
3 out of 5 starsExterior Styling
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4 out of 5 stars
Great Car
by lovin boiz
from conway, AR
on Wed Jul 11 2007
the only thing we dont like very much about the equinox is the interior. the seats stain easily, the carpet shows dirt very easily and paint scratches off plastic easily. otherwise, we love our equinox. the ride is great, it handles well, and very very reliable. already have 65,000 miles on it and it still drives like new
4 out of 5 starsComfort
4 out of 5 starsValue for the Money
1 out of 5 starsInterior Design
5 out of 5 starsReliability
3 out of 5 starsPerformance
5 out of 5 starsExterior Styling
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2 out of 5 stars
2006 Chev Equinox, body seal problems, Engine prob
by Dennyjohn
from Federal Way
on Sun Apr 15 2018
Overall design is good , interior well made although seat cables could better.
52,335 mi. on a 2006 Equinox. Had problems for last two years of Roif and door seals leaking caused by getting clogged all tbe time.
Now have problems with transmission failing in drive, jerks in reverse. Now a costly trip to dealer.
4 out of 5 starsComfort
3 out of 5 starsValue for the Money
4 out of 5 starsInterior Design
2 out of 5 starsReliability
2 out of 5 starsPerformance
4 out of 5 starsExterior Styling
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5 out of 5 stars
so far, so good
by rusty
from Verndale
on Thu May 31 2018
I have only had my Equinox for 3 weeks, but love it so far. Uses more gas than my Impala, but has a lot more leg and head room for my husband who is 6' 3" tall. Very quiet and comfortable ride, just takes getting used to the shifting on the floor and the wipers. Different from what I am used too. The back door is nice too and opens high up. Good style and sure do love the auto lights and auto start and love the way it locks and unlocks, Never had that on any of my vehicles before. Would recommend this to anyone.
5 out of 5 starsComfort
5 out of 5 starsValue for the Money
5 out of 5 starsInterior Design
5 out of 5 starsReliability
5 out of 5 starsPerformance
5 out of 5 starsExterior Styling
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5 out of 5 stars
Car for Life
by RedwingNut
from Colorado Springs, CO
on Sun Nov 05 2017
Runs like it was new. Follow the maintenance schedule and we are pushing toward 150K in mileage - not looking to buy for the foreseeable future; and if we do it will be another Equinox
5 out of 5 starsComfort
5 out of 5 starsValue for the Money
5 out of 5 starsInterior Design
5 out of 5 starsReliability
5 out of 5 starsPerformance
5 out of 5 starsExterior Styling
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4 out of 5 stars
The most smooth sailing car I ever driven
by DEYONTE KING
from Indianapolis,Indiana
on Wed Jul 19 2017
This car is an amazing find for anyone it's safety features are among the best it's surround sound system sounds like you in a theater you barely hear any outside noise at all its a relaxing drive ... It's only downfall would be the oil change and starter problems come very often
5 out of 5 starsComfort
5 out of 5 starsValue for the Money
4 out of 5 starsInterior Design
5 out of 5 starsReliability
5 out of 5 starsPerformance
4 out of 5 starsExterior Styling
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2 out of 5 stars
Very good vehicle but poor gas mileage
by Mmason
from Bristol, IN
on Mon Aug 21 2017
The car is very reliable. Never had any major issues with it, and really enjoyed the AWD. Just wish it didn't do so poorly on gas.
4 out of 5 starsComfort
3 out of 5 starsValue for the Money
2 out of 5 starsInterior Design
5 out of 5 starsReliability
4 out of 5 starsPerformance
3 out of 5 starsExterior Styling
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