Steering Column problems of the 2006 Chevrolet Equinox

Tl the contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Equinox. While driving approximately 35 mph, the contact noticed smoke emerging from the vents on the dashboard. Afterwards, smoke started to emerge from the switch on the steering column. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, there was smoke coming from the top of the steering column and a burning odor emitted inside the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the failure recurred on three different occasions. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the dimmer switch module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 109,000.

I turned the steering wheel to leave a parking lot and the wheel snapped in my hands and I could not steer the car. It happened a couple of more times and since I felt unsafe I, of course, took it into the dealership where the car was purchased and they attempted to repair it. $900. 00 later we had the same problem. At that point they said the steering column needed to be replaced but suggested we wait until we could actually hear a thumping noise. The problem did not happen again until may 2015 right after we gifted the car to our grand daughter. Now we are right back where we started but another mechanic has told us it could be in the electronics. This is an unsafe situation. The steering could become disabled and cause a very serious accident.

This vehicle has been difficult to crank, you have to manipulate the steering column, and repeatedly try to crank it. Key is difficult to remove. On sept 29, 2014, the key came out of ignition while in drive. I reported to gm at 18002221020 at 8am on sept 30, to , who took details, and said a sr. Service advisor would call me in 24-48 hours. No one did. I called gm back today and spoke to a hispanic man, who said rachel is the sr. Advisor assigned but she is not available at this time. I left a voice mail for her. I also contacted riverside Chevrolet in wetumpka alabama, and was told a service person would call me back.

As reported by other Equinox owners, the electronic steering cuts out randomly while driving. As it is difficult to replecate the problem, I have not been able to find a mechanic who can work out why it does this. The electronic steering can cut back in as quick as it drops out, that makes driving very dangerous. The only advice I have been given, is to replace the whole steering column & electrics at a great cost with no guarentee that this will rectify the issue. Very shocked that gm is not responding to these issues. I guess there will have to be a fatality before they sit up & listen.

En breaking 90% of the time. When I was coming to a stop on the freeway my steering column started vibrating and continues to do so . When starting truck the ignition keeps going as if the truck is on repeat start. Sometimes when I turn the ignition off the truck stays on.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while parking the vehicle the steering wheel malfunctioned, and the contact was unable to move the vehicle. The contact had the vehicle towed to the dealer. The dealer stated the steering column disconnected from the steering rack. The dealer stated the vehicle needed a new steering rack. The contact stated if the vehicle was driving at high speeds the vehicle could have caused a crash. The failure mileage as 76. 670.

2006 chevy Equinox has steering column shudder, noise, vibration while turning and slowing from 45-5 mph. Feels as if the entire steering column will fall apart in your hands. I have heard this may be a carrier bearing/intermediate shaft/steering column replacement issue.