2006
Chevrolet Equinox

Starts at:
$23,900
Shop options
New 2006 Chevrolet Equinox
See ratings
Consumer rating
Owner reviewed vehicle score
Not rated
Safety rating
NHTSA tested vehicle score
Consumer rating
Owner reviewed vehicle score
Not rated
Safety rating
NHTSA tested vehicle score
Shop Cars.com
Browse cars & save your favorites
Dealers near you
Find & contact a dealership near you
no listings

We're not finding any listings in your area.
Change your location or search Cars.com to see more!

Change location

Available trims

See the differences side-by-side to compare trims.
  • 4dr 2WD LS
    Starts at
    $21,400
    19 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    See all specs
  • 4dr 2WD LT
    Starts at
    $22,400
    19 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    See all specs
  • 4dr AWD LS
    Starts at
    $22,900
    18 City / 23 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    See all specs
  • 4dr AWD LT
    Starts at
    $23,900
    18 City / 23 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    See all specs

Photo & video gallery

2006 Chevrolet Equinox 2006 Chevrolet Equinox 2006 Chevrolet Equinox 2006 Chevrolet Equinox 2006 Chevrolet Equinox 2006 Chevrolet Equinox 2006 Chevrolet Equinox 2006 Chevrolet Equinox 2006 Chevrolet Equinox 2006 Chevrolet Equinox 2006 Chevrolet Equinox 2006 Chevrolet Equinox 2006 Chevrolet Equinox 2006 Chevrolet Equinox 2006 Chevrolet Equinox 2006 Chevrolet Equinox

Notable features

FWD or AWD
Five-speed automatic
Passenger- and cargo-area versatility
Electric power steering

The good & the bad

The good

Interior space and versatility
Ride comfort
Automatic-transmission response
Availability of AWD

The bad

Mediocre handling
Engine noise
Unappealing cockpit layout
Visibility
Uncertain construction quality
See all specifications

Safety review

Based on the 2006 Chevrolet Equinox base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Frontal driver
5/5
Frontal passenger
5/5
Nhtsa rollover rating
4/5
Side driver
5/5
Side rear passenger
5/5

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
6 years / 100,000 miles
Powertrain
3 years / 36,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
3 years / 36,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
5 model years or newer / up to 75,000 miles
Basic
12 months / 12,000 miles bumper-to-bumper original warranty, then may continue to 6 years / 100,000 miles limited (depending on variables)
Dealer certification
172-point inspection
See all CPO program details

Compare similar vehicles

Select cars to compare for more detailed info.
  • 2006
    3.8
    Chevrolet Equinox
    Starts at
    $21,400
    19 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Front-wheel drive
    Drivetrain
    Compare
  • 2011
    3.9
    Chevrolet Equinox
    Starts at
    $22,995
    22 City / 32 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4 ECOTEC
    Engine
    Front-wheel drive
    Drivetrain
    Compare
  • 2019
    4.4
    GMC Terrain
    Starts at
    $25,000
    26 City / 30 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Turbocharged Diesel I4
    Engine
    Front-wheel drive
    Drivetrain
    Compare
  • 2012
    4.2
    Chevrolet Captiva Sport
    Starts at
    $23,435
    20 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    -
    Engine
    Front-wheel drive
    Drivetrain
    Compare
  • 2003
    4.5
    Mitsubishi Outlander
    Starts at
    $18,087
    21 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front-wheel drive
    Drivetrain
    Compare
  • 2006
    4.2
    Jeep Liberty
    Starts at
    $21,290
    17 City / 23 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Rear-wheel drive
    Drivetrain
    Compare
  • 2005
    4.6
    Chevrolet Blazer
    Starts at
    $21,305
    16 City / 22 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    -
    Engine
    Rear-wheel drive
    Drivetrain
    Compare
  • 1998
    GMC Envoy
    Starts at
    $34,135
    16 City / 20 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Four-wheel drive
    Drivetrain
    Compare
  • Compare more options
    Use our comparison tool to add any vehicle of your choice and see a full list of specifications and features side-by-side.
    Try it now

Consumer reviews

73% of drivers recommend this car
3.8 / 5
Based on 100 reviews
Write a review
Comfort 4.1
Interior 3.7
Performance 3.8
Value 3.8
Exterior 4.1
Reliability 3.8

Most recent

By Gail Hutchinson
Owns this car
June 22, 2024

I have had to put motor in and ALL front end and fixing

I have had to put motor in and ALL front end and fixing on the heat and air over and over.This SUV need to be recalled
  • Does not recommend this car
Comfort 3.0
Interior 3.0
Performance 2.0
Value 2.0
Exterior 3.0
Reliability 2.0
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful. Did you?
Yes No
By Denise
Owns this car
May 9, 2024

Purchased my new 2006 Equinox when first released I'm the

Purchased my new 2006 Equinox when first released I'm the only driver excellent on gas still a little under 150k miles NO major problems. It was made in Canada would purchase again but not until this one totally gives out love my BLACK Chevy!
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
1 person out of 1 found this review helpful. Did you?
Yes No
See all reviews

Chevrolet dealers near you

See all Chevrolet dealers near you

FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2006 Chevrolet Equinox?

The 2006 Chevrolet Equinox is available in 2 trim levels:

  • LS (2 styles)
  • LT (2 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2006 Chevrolet Equinox?

The 2006 Chevrolet Equinox offers up to 19 MPG in city driving and 24 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

What are some similar vehicles and competitors of the 2006 Chevrolet Equinox?

The 2006 Chevrolet Equinox compares to and/or competes against the following vehicles:

Is the 2006 Chevrolet Equinox reliable?

The 2006 Chevrolet Equinox has an average reliability rating of 3.8 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2006 Chevrolet Equinox owners.

Is the 2006 Chevrolet Equinox a good SUV?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2006 Chevrolet Equinox. 73.0% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

3.8 / 5
Based on 100 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.1
  • Interior: 3.7
  • Performance: 3.8
  • Value: 3.8
  • Exterior: 4.1
  • Reliability: 3.8

Chevrolet Equinox history

Your list was successfully saved.
Your comparisons
 
 
 
 
Save list Compare