2012 Chevrolet Equinox Steering Problems
- 28
- 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 28 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- power steering · 12 records
- steering wheel · 11 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 13 |
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Power Train · Steering
Vehicle will stop while driving, sitting at light, and driveway.. I have to continue putting oil in every other day. Power steering light came on, unable to start my vehicle or roll windows up. Doesn't want to start now.
ODI 11218020
Engine · Steering
I purchased this car on 3/29/2019 and on 4/1/2019 found that the engine is suuseptable to excessive oil consumption causing engine to wear out and could stop running on the road making it a safety hazard. Also that the steering causes resistance to steering when changing lanes causing a highway safety hazard. Am i included in the class action lawsuit filed against general motors?
ODI 11193139
Engine · Steering · Wheels
The vehicle burns oil and the gas pedal occasionally stops working while driving and the steering wheel locks. I was driving on a street downtown in a city and the gas pedal stopped working in the middle of the street and the steering wheel would not turn. I had to restart the car to get it to work again.
ODI 11153148
Steering
Power steering warning light comes on and says service soon.when i go to turn on ignition car wont start or even turn over.
ODI 11121304
Power Train · Steering
The key will not come out of the transmission. I've had a mechanic look it over and he stated that the car isn't all the way in park either because the button on the gear shift can be pushed in while the car is turn off and in park.
ODI 11104182
Steering
While driving on the interstate my power steering gave out almost causing me to crash into a brick wall with my children this is a known issue and something has to be done about this.
ODI 11073642
Engine · Steering · Wheels
I purchased a 2012 gm equinox on sept. 6, 2017 sept 9 my check engine light came on and vehicle was low on oil ' we added oil sept 13 i had a tire claim due to tires being 'dry rotted' per dealership. Oct 19 car started driving funny, stalling ' stopped in middle of road with my 18 month old son and my 8 year old disabled daughter. Had to call someone to come. When checked vehicle had almost no oil in it again. Oct…
ODI 11073888
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
First one week ago, the car was slow to turn on when turning the ignition and all the lights on the instrument panel lite up with the message check power steering. Tonight 8/11/17 the car will not turn over, but it still has a working horn, lights. And radio. Check engine light comes on followed by service power steering, service stabiltrack message, electric windows would not roll up, speedometer and rpm gauges…
ODI 11014771
Steering
While towing 4 wheels down behind motor home...traveling north bound on i-75 in tennessee within 100 miles of the tennessee georgia border i hit a very rough patch of the interstate going 64 mph. My 2012 4 cylinder chevrolet equinox started to violently shake my motorhome, when i glanced at my rearview monitor the steering wheel on the car was whipping back and forth. Forcing me to make an emergency stop on the…
ODI 10970021
Engine · Steering · Wheels
Tire pressure( every week need air pressure),power steering( light on say check) , cod#p0010 (ing light on) ing off alone...
ODI 10939291
Steering
On 3/31/15, chevy dealer that sold us the car replaced the steering gear subject to bulletin 14232, because we got a letter from gm advising us to get it done. On 10/17/16, power steering failed during a turn on city street, causing emergency braking and near miss. The power steering froze up, and the wheel would not turn. This happened near the end of a 10-mile commute. On 10/18/16, this scenario was repeated near…
ODI 10919921
Body · Steering · Visibility/Wiper
The front windshield side pillars are so wide near the side mirrors that it causes a foot wide blind spot which has caused me to be in an accident and almost several other accidents. I have heard that i am not the only one who has had a problem with this. This blind spot caused me to hit a pole while turning and pulling out of a parking area.
ODI 10908351
Steering
Front wheels locked while towing vehicle 4 wheels down behind motorhome. Lock up occurred twice, once while turning on corner entering i40 and once while driving over bridge under repair on uneven lane surface on i40.
ODI 10860237
Steering
Rubbing sound in front end when making turns at low speed. Dealer diagnose it as low speed shudder and said there is nothing that can be done that will last. Very annoying sound and i am very unconfortable driving with this.
ODI 11079905
Steering
Purchased this vehicle used in april 2016, i got a error reading last night saying service your power steering system and my steering wheel locked up momentarily. I was stopped at a red light and put the car in gear when this happened
ODI 10955473
Exterior Lighting · Steering
When opening the storage in the front seat the light burns so hot that it burns the right hip/leg of the driver badly. Steering makes a super loud rubbing sound when turning wheel left or right that dealership cannot seem to fix.
1 injury
ODI 10818275
Steering
I was driving and needed to turn my steering wheel locked in place, i was unable to turn the wheel and almost run into a brick wall. I received a letter in the mail from gm about two weeks after the incidence that stated the steering will lock in place. I contacted gm only to be told that there is not anything that they can do to assist me with this issue. *tr
ODI 10671557
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet equinox. While driving 15 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was restarted and driven to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 29,000..updated 09/ 30/14 *bf the consumer stated while making a right turn, the steering…
ODI 10632697
Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
When pressing the gas peddle when going around 30 miles per hour there is a hesitation then a surge. It has been doing that since purchase. *tr
ODI 10596561
Steering
Steering became sticky and jerky. Scary. Feeling like maybe i was going to lose control then went away. Happened over a period of several days driving the highway. Hasn't occurred since last year as i recall. Didn't take to the dealer because problem seemed to disappear. But a few days ago i received a notice from gm acknowledging this is a known problem in this model/year and to take to the dealer. I called the…
ODI 10664687
Engine · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
After 36k miles, the car steering would stick and slip. Pa dealer could not replicate as this would happen at higher speed 65mph. But, under extended warranty, the dealer replaced the steering rack due to a technical bulletin report about steering sticking/slipping. The problem went away and came back after 36k more miles on the new steering rack. Car is at va dealer today for diagnostic test as i moved. Car also…
ODI 10689932
Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
When the car is excelling from a stopped position, around the time the car is reaching 10 mph, braking for a complete stop than having to accelerate before coming to a complete stop; such as when a stopping for a red light and the light turns green, or slowing down from exiting the interstate the vehicle will shift hard, making a 'clunk' type sound. Also, while driving under normal conditions the steering wheel will…
ODI 10511658
Steering
Adjustable telescopic steering wheel would not lock into position unless it was moved up and down in and out to find gear. Dealer replaced steering column but problem still occurs. Went back to dealer and they showed me an 2012 equinox on the showroom floor that did same thing. Dealer said it is normal for equinox? *tr
ODI 10471259
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the steering wheel was exhibiting a loud growling noise while driving and the vehicle also abnormally vibrated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times for the defect. The dealer inspected the vehicle and was able to recreate the failure. The dealer added the power steering fluid however, the failure was not corrected. The manufacturer…
ODI 10470449
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that a groaning noise was emitted from the steering wheel whenever it was turned at low speeds or while stopped. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, but they were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 1,100. Updated 7/20/12 *cn updated…
ODI 10453002