2005 Chevrolet Equinox Steering Problems
- 43
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 43 stored complaint records:
- 5 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- steering wheel · 12 records
- steering column · 7 records
- independent mechanic · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 11 |
| 60–100k mi | 10 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering · Suspension
Tl-the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that she bought the vehicle used back on 02/2019. The drive shaft fell out of the vehicle on 07/2019 and an independent mechanic deemed the vehicle undrivable on 12/23/19. The contact called the state police for vehicle fraud an dwas still waiting for a callback. The contact also contacted county attorney general an received no assistance. The contact…
ODI 11298077
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Right when i left the dealers lot, it needed a new head gasket, intake gasket coil pack, and a thermostat. Luckily the dealer paid for that. Since then, i noticed when slowing down for a stop sign, if there's a slight bump in the road, it feels like i'm running over a boulder. While slowing down most times, the front end of the vehicle seems to bog down about an inch, was told maybe a motor mount? Rpms always bog up…
ODI 11096853
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
My car cranks without turning the ignition over and i replace the battery because my car kept quitting but it still has trouble cranking.my heater core also went out after only having it for a few mths.
ODI 10967528
Air Bags · Steering
Driving down street while attempting to turn left heard loud pop and then wasn't able to turn and crashed into tree left fender hood headlight all pushed damage to tire and on top of that airbag didn't implore and hit head on the post
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10893857
Steering
Tl* 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…
ODI 10822750
Steering
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…
ODI 10870194
Power Train · Service Brakes · Steering · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that there was water entering the map light. The contact also heard an abnormal noise in the rear of the vehicle, the suspension was unstable pertaining to the control arm, and the axle was leaking fluid without warning. The steering wheel also made a grinding noise when turned, the automatic transmision hesitated, the throttle was light, and it was…
ODI 10788774
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Steering
The front lights on the car comes on at night when car is parked in the driveway, not being used by persons. This car may not start in the morning because the battery maybe dead, due to lights coming on by it self. We had the defective switch replaced in the past week, and that's when the lights started to act up. *tr
ODI 10694736
Power Train · Steering
In the past the transmission has quit when driving on the freeway, now the steering locks up when driving. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr
ODI 10692714
Air Bags · Electrical System · Steering
On 2/17/15, i, along with 3 of my children, were driving along the roadway at approx. 7am. As i went around a minor bend in the road, the vehicle pulled hard to the left slamming the driver's side into the snowbank around the guardrail. It continued moving forward as i attempted to apply the brake and lightly move the wheel to get us back into our lane. The vehicle pulled to the right and as i tried to straighten it…
Crash reported
ODI 10692420
Electrical System · Power Train · Steering
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…
ODI 10609563
Electrical System · Steering
I today just bought a used 2005 chevy equinox ls from a dealership in rochester,nh - ( owed car for only 3 hr ) once i pulled out of the driveway i realized that my car might be part of the 2014 recall on (keys) and i had watched the cnn broadcast where their showed driver who think their car might be part of the issue how it might happen in a controlled teat well i did the same thing while the car was in the…
ODI 10593784
Steering · Switch
Key does not stay in the ignition while the suv is in drive or being driven and also while it is in park, this is a major safety issue, in which i've complained to gm. Upon contacting gm customer service to determine if my vehicle was apart of the recall for faulty ignition switches, i was informed that i would have to cover the cost to have repaired since the vehicle is out of warranty. *tr
ODI 10592733
Steering
When driving and hit the least little bump you can hear something toward lower right as if it was something to do with the steering like something from the steer wheel up under neath the hood where the steering is hooked up to
ODI 10852671
Steering
I wasn't involve in an accident its just my ignition has trouble starting from time to time, it acts as if it want to start then ill shut off i restart it & it just has a hard time starting. Needing answers on what to do. *tr
ODI 10607787
Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Suspension
Please note in order to try to avid an accident in which nardone electric truck,broadsided my driver side on a complete screpedown on my vehicle, and afterward after i left the expressway 93 n in boston ,15 minutes later after i stopped at a convenience store,my vehicle would not turn left or right only straight... *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10633273
Electrical System · Steering
Have had to replace 2 ignition switches which resulted in car being towed each time. *tr
ODI 10597273
Air Bags · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while parked, the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. Additionally, there was a loud bang heard from the front end of the vehicle followed by a clunking noise coming from the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The technician stated the rack and pinion and steering shaft would…
ODI 10502783
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering · Structure
Water seeped in under sun roof, down front driver side roof pillar and then into car behind dashboard then dripped down into computer control device (where obdii unit hooks up) where it shorted out entire electrical system. I was going down a hill into town where speed is 45 mph and my sister in law was in car and we were heading to airport however engine just shut down. Brakes and steering became really much more…
ODI 10607550
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the contact heard a really loud grinding noise and the steering became very difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnose that the carrier bearing needed to be replaced. The failure recurred six months later. The vehicle was taken to the same independent mechanic and was awaiting…
ODI 10473710
Fuel System, Gasoline · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering · Suspension
Car doesn't start on first attempt. It tries, then even after i release the key it continues to start, like its stuck, i have to pump the gas to get it to start, and it acts flooded. I have spent close to $5000.00 dollars, brakes, wheel bearings, emergency brake. The front end began to feel very loose. The problem was that the struts prematurely failed and created a very dangerous driving condition. Replaced mounts…
ODI 10454856
Steering
Tl* the contact owns 2005 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the front passenger and driver side wheel bearings started to make a loud noise. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the bearings in the wheel assembly failed. The contact mentioned that the vehicle had been repaired an additional three times for the same failure. The manufacturer…
ODI 10630737
Automatic Transmission · Engine · Steering
I received my vehicle back on 8.2.11 it had been in the repair shop since 5.14.11. The repair man replaced and reprogrammed the transmission modulator. He noted that it did "act up" for him, however it had not acted up since his last attempt at fixing it. It was raining when i picked up my car. In the first 10 miles i noticed the steering pulled to the left a couple of times. After i hit dry road this did not occur.…
ODI 10416938
Steering
On may 6th 2011 i was traveling to work on the 17w expressway. After exiting the expressway and making a left hand turn on to grant avenue where i am employed my steering wheel felt funny. Upon making a left hand turn in to the parking lot my steering completely went leaving the steering wheel to spin completely around with no control of the tires what so ever. There is a defect in the compartment that holds the…
ODI 10399991
Steering · Traction Control System · Unknown Or Other
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…
ODI 10347885