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  3. 2007
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2007 Chevrolet Equinox Electronic Stability Control Problems

59
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 59 stored complaint records:

  • 1 indicate a crash
  • 1 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

What owners report

  • power steering · 15 records
  • traction control · 14 records
  • light came · 10 records
  • steering wheel · 6 records
  • engine light · 6 records
  • stabilitrak light · 5 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi23
100–150k mi10
1–30k mi7
30–60k mi7
150–400k mi3

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • February 11, 2019 · 160,000 miles

    Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes

    This vehicle is one of several that have been reported to have problems with wheel speed and psi sensors, which then causes the traction control to believe computer wise it has no traction, therefore the light is always on and the computer sometimes shut the traction control off when it needs to be on. It also has airbag trouble with the passenger seat, also like the recall. However, despite the fact 2007's were…

    ODI 11176402

  • August 6, 2018 · 120,000 miles

    Electronic Stability Control · Suspension · Unknown Or Other

    Takata recall stability traction control indicator lights. No warning for brake problem. The brakes locked up and wouldn't stop or slow the car before entering a curve on a major highway.

    Crash reported · 2 injuries

    ODI 11118285

  • June 23, 2018 · 102,000 miles

    Electronic Stability Control · Steering

    No power steering, stabilitrak light on, car will not start

    ODI 11103621

  • May 22, 2018 · 129,000 miles

    Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System · Suspension

    I purchased a 2007 chevy equinox from a private party back in january but due to a mix-up with the title and the previous owner i could not title the car and start driving it until march. I've noticed lately a strong smell of gas and a very loud clunking noise from the driver side front wheel. I took it to a local shop in my town and was told i had a gas leak at the top of the tank and that the sway bar linkage…

    ODI 11097287

  • March 3, 2018 · 207,000 miles

    Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes

    Car slows down , brakes lock up and get real hard, car want move. Try to put it in drive, brakes to hard , want move at all. Let it set for 35 min. Then car will move. Very dangerous, when car slow down and just stop, someone almost hit me

    ODI 11104587

  • March 1, 2018

    Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes

    Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to move forward when in drive, failed to retain brake fluid, and suddenly decelerated. In addition, the brakes seized several times intermittently. The contact stated that the stability traction control and brake lights illuminated randomly when the failures occurred. The dealer (john thornton chevrolet, [redacted], lithia…

    ODI 11101723

  • September 15, 2017 · 74,600 miles

    Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control

    Passenger airbag light shows not on all the time-with or without passenger in seat. Message to service airbags on all the time. Now seatbelt light is flashing even when in use. Service stabiltrack light comes on and off. Reading all the other comments i see this is a common complaint. Recently had my car in to replace fuel pump that was a recall for others but a "special repair" for my car. Told dealer about…

    ODI 11078518

  • February 1, 2017

    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

  • October 9, 2016 · 60,000 miles

    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

  • October 1, 2016

    Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System

    The vehicle has stable track link error and will not go away, also the fuel guage doesn't work properly. The airbag is not working to protect my passengers in the front seat.

    ODI 10981469

  • August 2, 2016 · 73,000 miles

    Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Traction Control System

    Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. While the vehicle was stationary, the stabilitrak, traction control, and engine warning indicators remained illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle performed as if the emergency brake were engaged. The vehicle was diagnosed; however, the details were unavailable. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage…

    ODI 10898522

  • January 1, 2016 · 90,000 miles

    Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Traction Control System

    Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle jerked and lost power. The stability control and the traction control warning indicators illuminated. The failure occurred while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing, but the failure could not be found. The vehicle was taken to a transmission specialist who stated that the…

    ODI 10850844

  • October 27, 2015

    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

  • September 25, 2015 · 19 miles

    Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control

    2997 chevy equinox - the car was in motion around 60mph, while driving the brakes activate by themselves and the abs, stability track lights come on. The vehicle stalled in the interstate several times. The car would not move when i accelerate. It seems at if all the brakes are active and not allowing the car to move. After almost getting clipped by a semi i had to think fast. I read the manual and found the abs…

    ODI 10781291

  • July 1, 2015 · 800 miles

    Electronic Stability Control

    Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 mph, the traction control and the stabilizer warning indicators remained illuminated until the vehicle was turned off. The failure became progressively worse and occurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The…

    ODI 10747084

  • May 7, 2015

    Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control

    Driving down the street and i hear warning signal look down at dash it says stabilizertrack

    ODI 10744837

  • May 6, 2015 · 95,000 miles

    Electronic Stability Control · Unknown Or Other

    I havent had this car 6 months when the stabitack is messsing up not on just mine i've talked to many who own theses cars some are 08 and 09 and 07 thats a bit much why is there such a problem, many cant complain they dont know where to go for help. I stumbbled across this site....this is a big deal i'm putting this site on facebook so people can complain. Gm needs to do somthing this is expenisive for folks to…

    ODI 10717638

  • March 21, 2015 · 77,898 miles

    Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control

    The speedomenter quits working it will work off and on at will ,i have had it in the shop 3 times when it quits working the stability control light starts flashing saying it needs service , i am afraid it will quit working all together.

    ODI 10722131

  • November 30, 2014 · 76,554 miles

    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

  • August 29, 2014 · 110,000 miles

    Electronic Stability Control

    I'm not sure if i had written you already , its complicated, but here goes. I bought a 2007 chevy equinox in august 9, 2014 . August 29, 2007 is when the first of many problems started. The stability a light came on,at the exact time the lights came on the car would slow way, way down it didn't even register on how many miles i was going that's how slow the car moved, then it came to a complete stop. I waited a few…

    ODI 10706490

  • August 15, 2014 · 86,000 miles

    Electronic Stability Control

    Driving on a busy highway and car lost power although did not shut off (this time). The stabilitrac light and the reduced engine light came on. The vehicle is again at the chevrolet dealership (5th time since april 2014) for the exact same problem and it looks like the throttle bottle is (again) being replaced. The service manager and technicians indicated they don't know what the "real problem" is, and good chance…

    ODI 10626007

  • July 9, 2014 · 122,000 miles

    Electronic Stability Control · Tailgate · Wheels

    I contacted gm about the issues,they made an appointment at a dealer,when i took it their the dealer refused making up every excuse he could,called gm several times but they say these items would be fixed ,it is all screwed up,gm does not give a [xxx] about these hazards,problems still exist,reference number is [xxx],their have been recalls except for ohio,give me a break,that is the stupidest thing since the…

    ODI 10614965

  • July 7, 2014 · 68,285 miles

    Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Steering

    On 7-7-14, while driving home from the doctors' office, the vehicle slowed down. It was like i was driving on a washboard and was very hard to steer. When i pulled off the road and was backing up to park, it was as though i had no power steering. I turned the ignition switch off for a few seconds, and when i restarted the vehicle, i pressed on the brake pedal and attempted to move the shift lever, it would not move…

    ODI 10609557

  • June 10, 2014 · 91,000 miles

    Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering

    On two occasions the power steering has gone out while i started my car. Each time this occurred i was unable to steer the vehicle. It was very dangerous to drive as it was very difficult to make right and left hand turns.

    ODI 10597750

  • June 3, 2014 · 81,000 miles

    Electronic Stability Control · Power Train · Visibility/Wiper

    Transmission will not shift into third gear without letting off the gas, valve body solenoid problem. Rear wiper motor bad, ignition gets stuck on with key in, have to put gear shifter in and out of gear multiple times to get key out. Electronic stability control off lights comes on after just a few seconds of vehicle being started. Alternator was whining extremely loud, had to replace. Heater blend door broken,…

    ODI 10695196