1. Chevrolet Equinox
  2. Problems
  3. 2012
  4. Steering

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

BandRecords
1–30k mi13
30–60k mi6
60–100k mi4
100–150k mi3
150–400k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • November 2, 2011 · 2,177 miles

    Steering

    Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while in reverse, the power steering system malfunctioned and made it difficult to steer the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem. The contact stated the power steering system malfunctioned approximately four times since purchase. The failure mileage was 2,177. Updated…

    ODI 10436139

  • September 30, 2011 · 1,200 miles

    Electrical System · Engine · Steering

    When stopped at a stop sign or red light sometimes the engine tries to cut out, and the car jerks like it is trying to stay cranked. I have a friend that has a gm terrain and hers does the same thing. When turning there is a knocking in the steering. The speakers have a rattling sound like they are busted, but it doesn't do it all of the time. I took my car to the dealer, but of course they couldn't find anything…

    ODI 10470056

  • October 29, 2010 · 6,000 miles

    Electrical System · Steering

    The night sandy hit on the east coast, it was windy in michigan. Our city was doing leaf pickup around that time so leaves were accumulated at the edges of the roads. The car was being driven through a subdivision on a paved road and it just caught on fire. Gm will take no responsibility for the fire. They say leaves blew up under the car and they are what caught on fire. How can vulnerable areas not be shielded…

    Fire reported

    ODI 10486613