Chevrolet Equinox owners have reported 424 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 18 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (320 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's power steering failed (25 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
I am submitting this on behalf of my daughter, [xxx] . On Friday, may 8, 2026, [xxx] was traveling southbound on highway 89a approaching [xxx] . Highway 89a is a narrow, winding two-lane canyon road with limited shoulder and significant elevation changes. Read details...
I have experienced at least 6 power steering failures while driving in the past 6 months (July 2020 thru Jan 2021) that are extremely dangerous. Failures have happened from 15 mph to 60 mph. Electric assist shuts off and warning indicator for power steering service comes on. Read details...
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. Read details...
My car made an aggressive right turn on its own. Back story: I started up my car and started slowly driving straight out of a street parking spot. I noticed the steering was slightly resisting me. I made a right turn and noticed the car was pulling some to the right (I actively had to counter it). Read details...
I was driving to work one morning. When I got into a car accident and hit a car almost head on. As my traffic light turned red I started to break but my brakes locked up on me. Which felt like a brick. I tried to pump the brakes but it would not pump it just stayed very hard like a brick. Read details...