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
First off, i love my vehicle. I bought it used 1/11, have had it less than 2 years. I've already had to have a complete transmission replacement earlier this year, and now this. Upon purchase, mileage was 85k. Mileage is currently approx 94k. Therefore, these damages are not by fault of heavy driving, etc... On friday, 11/9/12, i drove about 5 miles from my home to take my son to a job interview in a mall plaza. I…
ODI 10484731
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
We have a 2007 equinox that the power steering quit working. Prior to the power steering going out, the service stabilitrak light would come on at random times for no apparent reason. I contacted a dealership and they told me it was possible that there could be corrosion on the connectors for the sensors for the stabilitrak. When the power steering quit working, i did some research and found that others were having…
ODI 10455822
Engine · Steering
About a year and a half ago, my power steering went out on my equinox. I haven't had any accident due to this but i find it weird that the recall of the gm automobiles have the same defects and problems as mines. Ive also had problems with my engine as well when the stibilitrac like came on. I took it to chevy but the didn't have the part and they said the would order it. I never heard anything else from them.…
ODI 10577836
Steering
I took my car in for inspection and general maintenance. For almost a year and a half i'd been getting an intermittent stabilitrak alarm. It would reset itself upon restart.. At the dealer (tom clark chevrolet, mckeesport, pa.) the power steering locked up. The service manager informed me that the power steering motor had failed. My out-of-pocket expense for replacement is $480.00. Apparently my warranty does not…
ODI 10439056
Electrical System · Steering
Sometimes when you park the keys will not come out of the ignition. You have to keep starting the vehicle, turning the steering wheel back and forth, or slamming the shifter into park it happens about 12 times per week! Also the trac control light will pop on and then heal on its own, stay off as long as a 16 months then go back on for a week or two then back off! Weird. *tr
ODI 10599123
Steering
I got into my car after grocery shopping. I started the car, put the car in reverse and tried to turn. My car was very difficult to turn, so i checked my rpms to make sure my car was actually started. The space in front of me was empty, so i pulled forward and tried to turn again. My car wouldn't turn at all, so i called my husband and he came and drove my car home. We live only a few miles from the store and there…
ODI 10426367
Electrical System · Power Train · Steering
2007 equinox chevrolet - the ignition has been locking up and key could not be removed. Dealership has replaced ignition three times and it still locked up. Today the wheel is locked, the gear shift is locked up and nothing will move. They are sending a tow truck to haul it into the shop again. My complaint is not the dealership it is chevrolet. The internet lists thousands of equinox's with the same issue and a…
ODI 10433799
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated there was no specific time or speed when the steering would fail. The contact took the vehicle to the mechanic and was told the power steering control module had failed. The contact then took the vehicle to the dealer who confirmed the failure. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage and current mileages were 97,000.
ODI 10402715
Steering
I own a 2007 chevrolet equinox, and since i bought it, i have had several issues with the power steering. The first time, i started the vehicle and the power steering went out briefly. I had to use excessive force to turn the steering wheel. Another time, i was on the highway when the steering wheel got very hard on me, and i couldn't move the steering wheel, extremely hard to turn the wheel. When it happens, i shut…
ODI 10678815
Steering
I own a 2007 chevrolet equinox with 77,000 miles. After pulling into a parking spot at a retail store, i turned the car off and went inside. Upon returning, after starting the car, i immediately noticed that the steering wheel was virtually immovable. I thought the engine had stalled out but realized that it was still running. Then i noticed the "service stabilitrak" message on the dic. Drove the car home with great…
ODI 10394024
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact was driving 25 mph and attempting to make a right turn when the steering column failed. The contact stated that the steering wheel became extremely difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the dealer advised her that the steering column would need replacing. The manufacture advised that they would take the liability for the parts but the…
ODI 10372690
Electrical System · Steering
At least 10 times over the course of the past year , the key would not turn the ignition and sometimes the key gets stuck. After numerous attempts of jiggling the key and trying to move the steering wheel (which seems to be locked when this happens) i get the key to turn. I just took it to the dealer two months ago and they said everything was working as normal. If this is normal, what is abnormal? This happened to…
ODI 10435426
Engine And Engine Cooling · Steering
In october 2010 while traveling in illinois, the vehicle "check engine" light came on. I was told by a dealership in illinois that nothing was found to trigger the alarm after they ran a diagnostic, and drove the car for a while. A few days later, while driving from illinois to colorado, the "service stabilitrack" light came on, but went out after driving for about 60 miles with it illuminated. Again i was told over…
ODI 10369787
Equipment · Steering
I have the 2007 chevrolet equinox which been a lemon since new. Among the many breakdowns over the three years the driver side power lock does not work and the most glaring is the sudden failure of the power steering assist motor. My wife was putting air in the tire and the battery failed. The battery needed a sudden recharge. Why pay on a vehicle with constant breakdowns. The repairs alone on the power steering…
ODI 10323559
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System · Ignition · Steering
I have owned this vehicle since 2009 and have had multiple issues, recurring frequently. The 2 main concerns are stuck key in ignition and stabilitrack and electrical malfunctions. There is a definite issue with the ignition in these vehicles, not only does my key get stuck, it has also been knocked out when hitting a bump. I own a cobalt too that has been recalled and my equinox has the same issues with ignition…
ODI 10598121
Air Bags · Steering
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.
ODI 10576747
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. While driving approximately 55 mph, the steering light illuminated on the dashboard and the steering wheel became very stiff. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where it was repaired. Approximately 1 year later, the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer and it was repaired. Upon receiving the vehicle from the authorized dealer he…
ODI 10365243
Equipment · Steering
I was driving my 2007 chevy equinox, and i lost my steering. I had to fix the problem, i could not drive the vehicle. I had the same problem as the chevy cobalt is having now. I contacted gm for some assistance, and they did nothing. I want you to know that the chevy cobalt might not be the only vehicle that has this problem. Luckily for me, i did not have a accident, or any other issues listed below. *tr
ODI 10317059
Steering · Suspension
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. While driving 65 mph, the contact experienced difficulty steering. He returned the vehicle to the dealer at approximately 1,500 miles, and they replaced a rear tire for a thumping issue that was heard while driving at low speeds. After the visit to the dealer, the low speed driving improved; however, the highway speed driving did not. The contact returned to the dealer…
ODI 10214833
Front · Steering
Purchased vehicle in sept 07 and started noticing a knocking noise from the front end of the vehicle at about 2000 miles. The noise would occur during slow reverse, slow forward, and turning at slow speeds at intermittent times. We have taken the vehicle to three different dealers and they have all stated that they could not hear the noise. I am currently at 21,000 miles and we still hear the noise and we can not…
ODI 10248577
Engine And Engine Cooling · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the very first day he took the vehicle home, it broke down. All the instrument panel lights illuminated and flickered, and the vehicle would stall. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle would completely shut down and lost all power steering and braking ability. The computer would reset itself and then restart. The failure would occur intermittently.…
ODI 10235349
Abs Warning Light · Air Bags · Automatic Transmission · Electronic Stability Control · Fuel System, Other · Instrument Cluster/Panel · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
I had 2 chevy equinox 2007 model, loaded. First vehicle repurchased due to multiple episodes of stabilitrak failure, turn signals quit working, radio problems, passenger system airbag not working, and finally failure of main airbag system. Given exact twin of first car, as thought that car was just a lemon. 2nd equinox had 2 episodes of stabilitrak failure, and a new steering column placed, and then had total system…
ODI 10208912
Steering · Suspension · Vehicle Speed Control
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…
ODI 10377808
External · Steering
2007 chevrolet equinox with several issues. Consumer states that the steering wheel stopped working, won't turn or allow him to back up. Stabilitrak light comes on. He was told he couldn't leave his car because dealer needed to check the warranty. *kb the consumer had the vehicle inspected by another dealership and they told him the alarm system that was added was causing the problem. *jb
ODI 10229547
Steering
The second day we owned the car, i started it, put it in drive and had no power steering. The car dealership said that nothing showed up on the car's computer. It has happened intermittently for 6 years. When it happens, i shut the car off and re-start it and the power steering works. *tr
ODI 10484475