Steering Column Problems of 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.

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Tl the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel seized. In addition, the stabilitrak control and check engine warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the intermittent electronic disconnection was in the steering column and the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that there were no warranties or recalls on the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.

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The steering kind of locks while in motion and you have to force it sometimes to turn. Once I adjust the column it will shut the car off and then once I start the car again it will be fine for a while and I have to keep doing it over and over again. But the computer reads it's fine and the machanic can't find anything wrong with it.

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The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Equinox. While driving approximately 50 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact stated that the failure recurred each time the vehicle was driven at 50 mph or higher. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the electrical motor that was connected to the steering column was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 117,000.

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When inserting key into the ignition, the key has turn but not completely cranked becauce it would jam. This has happened very seldomly since 07/04/2015 appromimate milage at the moment of initial incident estimated at around 230,000 original miles. However the whole front wheels and steering column lock up sometimes at the turn of key. Steering column locks up and u cant turn the key almost likeit dont fit because its the wrong key. Keys can also be removed during operation. The vehicle can drive with no keys in the ignition and be then placed in park with still no keys in the ignition. The key once placed out park, easily slides in and out of ignition.

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.

My stabilizer control lights are flashing and they continue to flash they sometimes slow the car for no reason took it to the shop where I work and they tell me I have to have a part replaced in the steering column and my abs is no longer working my stabilizing system is no longer working.

I purchased this car used on sept. 15, 2014. It is the sport edition of the Equinox. Every time I turn the steering wheel at any speed there is a rubbing sound between the steering column & just behind the airbag on steering wheel & near the ignition switch. I assume if there is enough rubbing friction it could affect the airbag or ignition switch to cause a fire or airbag deployment. I took car to roger dean chevy dealer in cape coral, FL & they said there are no recalls for such a problem. I am very concerned about this rubbing friction & know that gm has had both ignition issues & airbag issues which this rubbing sound is near both of these components.

My key keeps getting stuck in the ignition. I literally have to turn my car on and off, move the shifter in and out of park, shake the shifter, take my foot off of the brakes, at least 10-15 times before the ignition will release the key. I tried to make an appt with a chevy dealership when this problem went public and they cancelled me because my vehicle was not part of the recall. I talked to a representative shakevia with Chevrolet chat and she said that I would have to be responsible for all of the diagnosis and repair fees since my vehicle is not included with the recall. I looked at the recall list and all the vehicles that are on there, the year of my vehicle fits in every single column.

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.

I had trouble inserting the key in to the ignition. After inserted I drove the car to the store. When I turned off the car the key would not come out of the ignition. After wiggling the key around it finally came out of the ignition and the steering column locked. When I tried to put the key back in the ignition the steering column would not unlock. After several attempts the column unlocked and the key was able to be inserted and the car started. This has occurred repeatedly since the above date.

The steering column rubs. The repairmen say theory can't find anything wrong. The fluid is fine also.

The steering column quit working on our 2007 Equinox (confirmed by Chevrolet dealership). Car had to be towed because of danger when driving. Car has fewer than 50,000 miles. Dealership said this was a common problem. The column would quit working and signal could not get to steering motor. Approximate cost - 728. 00 not including tow charge.

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.

My wife drove my car and noticed when the wheels turned in any fashion/way/manner, that there was a loud growlig noise and rubbing sound in the wheels. Note: the wheels only had to turn slightly when this was felt in the steering column and the significant vibration on both front floorboards. We took the car in for service and we were told that gm is aware of this, and hopefully gm will find a solution. Thus far the dealers have changed out steering columns which did not fix the problem. The dealer said we have a case number and when gm figures out how to fix it, we will be notified. They said it is not a safety issue (how do they know?)they said since it is not considered a safety issue- gm is in no hurry to get to the design flaw that is causing this loud rubbing, growling noise and vibration. What can we do? xxxxxxx.

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Adjustable telescopic steering wheel would not lock into position unless it was moved up and down in and out to find gear. Dealer replaced steering column but problem still occurs. Went back to dealer and they showed me an 2012 Equinox on the showroom floor that did same thing. Dealer said it is normal for Equinox?.

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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.

2005 chevy Equinox. Current miles approx 85,000. Was rear ended in may 2010. The car was repaired and returned in June 2010. Within approximately 2 weeks, found noticeable grinding noises from brakes, low to null braking ability. Abs and tracking lights are on. In June, dealer found abs sensor and steering column were broken. Dealer said it was a result of recent car accident but several insurance adjusters have said the accident was too minor to cause such damage and believe it is manufacturer defect. No insurance company will touch this claim. They believe it is a known defect in GMC parts.

Passenger side seat airbag sometimes does not come on. Can't seem to find the problem. Kind of a nerve racking situation. Steering column does not lock when the vehicle is shut off and the key removed. Not a good feeling with all that is going on with gm ignition switch problems.

Engine light turns on and says the stabilitrak needs servicing as well as the traction control and that they are off, also says that engine power is reduced. This has happened about 5 times in the past 2 months and each time that I have an appointment, the light goes off and the dealer says they cannot diagnose without a check engine light on. This concerns me. Autozone hooked up there little gadget while it was on once and indicated that the throttle position sensor may be the culprit, said it came up three times. Power steering column locks up when I turn on vehicle, this has happened a few times in the past 3 years, each time I take to dealer, they cannot duplicate the problem and therefore cannot fix it. I have had vehicle since July of 2007. My current mileage is 42,998 the first error with column started probably in October of 2007 and occurs every so often but by the time I get it to dealer, it cannot be duplicated. What I have to do is turn the car on and off until it "registers" and then the column works otherwise it is very stiff and hard to nearly impossible to turn.

On January 26 I took my 2005 Chevrolet Equinox to the dealership from which I purchased it (classic east, madison ohio 44057) for an oil change and mentioned that I heard a rattle in my steering column when I was on rough road. They attempted to fix the noise by adjusting the preload steering gear, but it did not work so they special ordered a part. I returned on February 1 and they attempted to fix the noise by installing a power steering gear, but that did not work. Using technical assistance from general motors, they ran several diagnostic tests and ultimately ended up replacing the steering column on February 2. On February 3 I phoned the dealership to let the service department know that the steering did not feel right- it was alternately very loose or very tight. I was told that I had electronic power steering, so that was normal. I stated that it had never been that way before, but was assured that it was normal and I should drive it for a while to see if it got better. On February 24, I was driving in a parking lot and heard a snap in my steering column. At that point, I had lost all control of the steering and was able to turn the wheel 360 degrees with no impact on the tires or car. I had the car towed to the dealer at that time. At this time, they have not yet determined if this was dealer installation error or a faulty part. Nm.