2007 Chevrolet Equinox Steering Problems
- 75
- 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.
What owners report
- power steering · 54 records
- steering wheel · 28 records
- failure mileage · 13 records
- stabilitrak light · 9 records
- light came · 7 records
- steering column · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 26 |
| 100–150k mi | 12 |
| 1–30k mi | 12 |
| 30–60k mi | 8 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering
I had my rear brakes replaced and then a week later the service stabilitrak light came on. I took it back to the dealership i got my brakes replaced at and the light went off and they didn't find anything wrong. The light went off and on intermittently for weeks and then finally turned off. Next i started having problems getting the key out of the ignition after turning the car off. I would have to turn the car back…
ODI 11203773
Engine · Steering
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…
ODI 11190171
Steering
POWER STEERING QUIT WORKING
ODI 11172137
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
No power steering, stabilitrak light on, car will not start
ODI 11103621
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. While pulling out of the driveway, the steering wheel seized without warning. The contact had to apply extreme force to turn the steering wheel. The vehicle was unable to be driven due to the failure and was towed to findlay chevrolet buick gmc ([redacted], bullhead city, az 86429, [redacted]) for diagnostic testing and repair. The manufacturer was notified. The failure…
ODI 11078699
Seat Belts · Steering
I almost got killed when power steering stopped working all of a sudden. No warning at all. I was on my way home from shopping. Good thing this happened to me and not my wife she would not have been able to control the equinox.
ODI 11056225
Steering
Takata recall my power steering quit until i stopped and turned the engine of and started it again. Very scary thing. My car only has 45000 miles on it.
ODI 11013102
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle lost power and the steering wheel seized without warning. The contact pulled over, restarted the vehicle, and the stabilitrak warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.
ODI 10948998
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Takata recall fuel gage going crazy 10- 16 -2016 steering locked up hard to steer 10-2014 i was driveing anti skid work and does not work. 10-2009 until now while driveing
ODI 10915110
Steering
I was pulling out of a parking spot at walmart and i couldn't turn the wheel
ODI 10915967
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the eps failed to function properly without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer (classic chevrolet in grapevine, tx) for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not included in two of the manufacturer recalls; however, it experienced failures related to the recalls. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was excluded from the recall…
ODI 11022724
Steering
The cat was paked in the driveway i remote started it and when i finally got to my vehicle to leave the steering wheel was hard to maneuver. Now i recently purchased this vehicle a month ago from a dealership and was given the responsibility to pay for this but to no avail i complained because i am a new owner and that should not be a repair i'm responsible for. But that didn't stop them for making me pay a…
ODI 10811068
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that there was an electric power steering failure. The steering wheel seized several times without warning. The dealer was notified of the failure more than once and was not able to replicate or diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no permanent remedy for the condition. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 10839821
Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Over the past few days, my stabilitrak light has come on and off while driving or just sitting in the car. Pulling into my driveway today i noticed that the light came back on for the stabilitrak. I proceeded to drive and then suddenly it became increasing hard to maneuver my steering wheel almost to the point where it felt as if it had locked up on me. I was able to drive the car back home but as i was driving i…
ODI 10788649
Steering
I'm having issues with steering my wheel. It is hard to turn.
ODI 10758715
Steering
Over the past few days, my stabilitrak light had come on and off while driving or just sitting in the car. Pulling into my driveway today i noticed that the light came back on for the stabilitrak and then it became increasing hard to maneuver my steering wheel. I pulled into my driveway and cut off the ignition waited a few minutes and turned the car back on to see if this would help but to no avail. I have now…
ODI 10726425
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. While driving approximately 10 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn without warning. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence and was later taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the power steering computer failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The…
ODI 10695432
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while driving at 10 mph, the steering wheel seized. The contact stated that the failure was recurring. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle's power settings needed to be reset. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 112,000.
ODI 10786032
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while idle, the power steering failed intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering module needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 67,198.
ODI 10681800
Steering
17 yr old daughter driving home from school and power steering failed. Dealer diagnosed problem as a failed power steering module. Cost to replace $730.00. Seems that with all the complaints and similar recalls on other gm vehicles, gm should issue a recall as this is obviously a known defect and has the potential to result in serious or fatal injury. *tr
ODI 10667093
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. When the vehicle was started, the stabilitrack warning light illuminated intermittently. The contact had to use excessive force to turn the steering wheel. The dealer stated that the power steering module failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14e044000 (steering). The vehicle was…
ODI 10663551
Steering
The electronic power steering went out briefly. I managed to get to the side of the road and shut the care off and restarted it and then it seemed to work just fine. It has happened a couple of other times but i was lucky enough to be in a parking lot. I have never seen any recalls on this but i have noticed alot of complaints. *tr
ODI 10667118
Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. While driving approximately 35 mph, the power steering failed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the electronic fuel pump failed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was unknown.
ODI 10658588
Steering
2007 chevrolet equinox power steering control module failure. Service stabilitrak light and message appeared, power steering was working when i parked the car. A few hours later, i cranked the car and the power steering was completely non-functional. Extremely hard to turn wheel, could cause crash when vehicle cannot turn correctly. Took to dealership, technician stated the power steering control module (computer)…
ODI 10630670
Steering
I gave someone a boost and my power steering went out right after they boosted their car. *tr
ODI 10626269