2010 Chevrolet Equinox Steering Problems
- 40
- 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 40 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- steering wheel · 28 records
- power steering · 17 records
- steering gear · 6 records
- service department · 4 records
- sticky steering · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 16 |
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 100–150k mi | 6 |
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering
A code randomly appears on the dash while driving. It's says to service the power steering. When this pops up you lose power steering completely. If you are in a middle of a turn, you can lose control of your car. This has almost happened to me. This code will stay on the screen then randomly goes away and power steering returns. Then all of a sudden the code will pop up when your driving and same result, no power…
ODI 11289956
Steering
Nhtsa reference #: 10081067 tsb reference #: g-205009 special coverage #: 14232a after the dealer replaced the parts on my vehicle, the steering wheel is still sticking and the dealer is requesting that additional part(s) from the steering wheel be replaced at my own expenses. I do believe that any additional parts required to make the vehicle safe should be at the manufacturer expenses. The troubleshooting was not…
ODI 11229647
Steering · Wheels
I need to report that when driving on these icy roads that my awd equinox feels like it swerves? It feels like it takes me into the other lane most of the time. Now, i don't know if its the awd causing it but other awd vehicles that i've driven have never did it this bad to the point that it feels almost like my back end starts going sideways.
ODI 11173416
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Steering
Service stabilitrak, reduced engine power, slapping noise in steering as well as major vibration
ODI 11182543
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Steering
Driving down the road going 55mph and all of a sudden i loose speed control to almost 20 mph. I try to press the gas to accelerate and it feels like the brakes are being pressed down. Have to press gas pedal almost to the floor to get it off the road safely. Immediately turned on emergency flashers to alert vehicles behind me. Stabilitrk light and tc light comes on. I have read plenty of forums having this same…
ODI 11097707
Steering
While driving my equinox, there was a whining noise that started. When i turn my wheel, the steering wheel is making a grinding noise. And becomes very loose. I currently do not feel safe driving this car
ODI 11065551
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Steering
Brought my suv in delership for recalls from 12/5/2016. It's been in for mutiplable recalls plus oil consumption recall now received my car back had it for 2 days now service department telling me my transmission wave plate needs to be replaced. Service department had returned my car saying everything was fine to drive let me leave in it knowing they knew this would happen. Very upset plus am out around $800 dollars…
ODI 11002953
Service Brakes · Steering
On august 21,2015 i was coming home while driving on the road i entered a curve and my steering wheel did not turn with the curve my car continued going straight i had no control of the steering wheel and i tried to brake and the brakes did not stop the car so i went into the ditch wrecking my car it was totaled and i was hurt the car was totaled the chevrolet dealer told me to bring the car in and they would fix…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10763008
Air Conditioner · Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Steering
2010 chevrolet equinox. Consumer writes in regards to fuel control system recall notice and several vehicle issues. *smd the consumer stated a warning light illuminated. The dealer reprogrammed a module. The second time the consumer returned to the dealer, the timing chain was replaced. Also, the engine was noisy. In september 2014, the consumer received a letter about excessive oil consumption. In november 2014,…
ODI 10721941
Steering
Intermittently, the steering was seriously compromised when driven. Contacted gm and they sent me to a gm certified dealership/technician. The technician informed me that the car was unsafe to drive (due to a "twisted steering shaft") and steering could completely fail at any time. I escalated the issue to a chevrolet senior advisor in detroit. The senior advisor informed me that there was no outstanding recalls for…
ODI 10715380
Steering
Tl* the contact owned a 2010 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the steering wheel seized without warning. As a result, the contact crashed the vehicle into a guardrail. The contact did not disclose whether a police report was filed. The contact sustained lower back injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10679271
Engine · Steering
While at red light, i went to pull out and car just turned off. And had to put it in park and turn car off and tried to restart the car and it wouldn't start and had to do it again. *js
ODI 10617454
Steering
Steering started acting odd. Binding up when turning. Took it into the dealers. First they told me they reset the steering. Two days later brought it back still binding. Determined it was the steering assist motor. The car dealer had the car for almost a week. Told me they had to also replace the steering gear, motor assembly, and steering wheel angle sensor. Told me car was repaired. Drove it home approx. 20 miles.…
ODI 10592065
Steering
My wife was making a left hand turn and the power steering went out making it difficult to complete the turn due to fact that she couldn't turn the steering wheel. She was just starting to accelerate through the turn so speed wasn't an issue. Thankfully she wasn't traveling at a faster speed. We were told by the dealer that the equinox needs a steering gear replaced. *js
ODI 10585476
Steering
Power steering failure. Steering locked up. Vehicle could be steered only with extreme manual effort. It occurred regardless of the speed of the vehicle, from 0 to 35 during this incident. When wheel was turned it would not return to previous position. For example when turning a corner, the vehicle would not straighten out when the turn was completed unless the wheel was manually pulled back, again with extreme…
ODI 10575693
Steering
I work approximately 36 miles from and while traveling home from work on the expressway i notice my power steering monitor appeared on my dashboard and my air brake warning signals came on and also my traction control signal was on and my steering became very stiff and tight very hard to control. I contact gm customer relations and explain to them that i have research other vehicles that were manufactured by them…
ODI 10575389
Steering
While turning, power steering no longer present. Power steering did not return after checking fuses and replacing battery. Dealer indicated needed to replace steering gear and charged $1500. Power steering assist returned for a few days. Power steering became intermittent. When i returned to dealer, they say it was the shaft joints not functioning properly and replaced those at no charge. *tr
ODI 10576237
Steering
2010 chevrolet equinox. Consumer writes in regards to power steering problems. *smd the consumer stated the intermediate steering shaft failed and had to be replaced. *jb the consumer stated there was a leak coming from the power steering rack. The dealer found the steering gear leaking and replaced the rack on a 2011 gmc acadia at no charge. Updated 03/04/15. *jb
ODI 10578729
Steering
While backing out of my driveway, i turned the steering wheel to the left and the steering wheel became stuck. I had to tug forcefully on the wheel for the steering wheel to come back to center. The same thing happened again 3 days later as i was making a right turn onto a busy road. I turned the steering wheel to the right and the steering wheel became stuck causing me to nearly run off the road. I had to pull with…
ODI 10553691
Electrical System · Steering
Power steering locked up/stopped working when trying to back up. Wouldn't work when put back in forward gear. Happened intermittently and when taken to dealer, they couldn't replicate. Next couple of months did this intermittently. Recently, it did this regularly for a day when driving...very dangerous as it would happen often when executing a turn so car could lurch into an adjacent lane and potentially end up in…
ODI 10576350
Steering
The steering sticks. Extra effort is required to make corrections off center. The effort required to correct or turn the vehicle increases or sticks. This results in under or over correction or causes problems in turning and returning the wheel to center. Sometime the steering is fine and then this sticking or this could be described as the steering wheel is stuck in a rut that requires extra effort to get out of.…
ODI 10532766
Steering
My wife noticed that it was becoming hard to steer. It continued for a few more days , so i called chevrolet dealer to see if they had been aware of suh a problem, they told me no they had not. There were no warning light or any codes stored. I call gm customer service and was told the same thing that they are not aware of any such problem. It has become increasing worst to drive where it may lead to accident. I…
ODI 10522936
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that once the engine was warm, the steering wheel would become stiff without warning. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 52,000. Updated 6/17/14*cn
ODI 10585365
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train · Steering
Equinox starts powering down occasionally during acceleration through hard right turns and, once, during a soft bump against a curb. Dashboard lights turn off, engine dies, etc. Can be restarted from stop. We had been able to duplicate the problem, but haven't been able to do so at the dealership, so it remains unfixed. We are concerned about the safety of driving a vehicle that may power down during a hard right…
ODI 10484872
Steering
Wife stopped for gas pulled out on to street very hard to steer. This has happened on and off for the past couple years almost went away for a while. The past couple of weeks it has been constant whether i am going 2 mph or 70 kph a constant stiffness in turning right or left it's as if it was a fluid type power steering not electrical.now this is a early 2010 we bought this car in july 2009.there are no signs or…
ODI 10578397