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2018 Chevrolet Equinox Steering Problems

Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2018 Chevrolet Equinox has 15 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox

Brakes
92
Powertrain
57
Other
55
Electrical
44
Engine
33
Steering
15
Airbags
13
Visibility
13
Wheels
11
Structure
8
Fuel System
7
Speed Control
7
Lights
6
Seat Belts
5
Tires
3

15

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026

All Steering Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 2, 2026STEERING,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMGot word from the mechanic at the dealership that the cam shaft is leaking oil as well as the fuel i...
Dec 10, 2025STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEEngine power low
Jan 12, 2024STEERING,LANE DEPARTUREOn many occasions while driving at highway speeds the steering wheel sticks causing me to use extra ...
Nov 16, 2023STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINEthe vacumm pump grenaded and sent metal chunks into the camshaft knocking the reluctant wheel out of...
Jul 13, 2023STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,POWER TRAINAuto stop caused Service Brake Assist warning to pop up on dash. Resolved on its own. A week later, ...
Apr 24, 2022STEERING,SERVICE BRAKESat stop signs, when autostop/start re engages the vehicle jerks and shows several warnings on the da...
Mar 15, 2022STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKESAfter auto stop/ start system engages messages on dash appear “ service brake assist”, “service stee...
Jul 9, 2021STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE62 k Miles car completely shut down and power steering became useless making it extremely hard to ev...
Jan 4, 2021STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMMESSAGE: I OWN A 2018 CHEVROLET EQUINOX, 4 CYLINDER WITH ELECTRONIC STEERING, THE VEHICLE HAS APPROX...
Oct 10, 2020STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKESWhen I lift my foot off brake the car Stop/Start feature engage causing lurching jerks forward or ro...
May 13, 2020STEERING,SERVICE BRAKESI WAS DRIVING TO WORK ONE MORNING. WHEN I GOT INTO A CAR ACCIDENT AND HIT A CAR ALMOST HEAD ON. AS M...
Oct 7, 2019STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)I WAS ALMOST IN A ROLLOVER ACCIDENT ON OCT 7, 2019. I WAS TRAVELLING ON STATE HIGHWAYS FROM AUBURN, ...
Jan 4, 2019STEERING,LANE DEPARTUREWHILE DRIVING, WHEN TRYING TO CENTER THE CAR IN THE LANE I AM DRIVING IN, THE STEERING WHEEL STICKS....
Oct 31, 2018STEERINGKINHOOK TIRES. THIS VEHICLE WAS DELIVERED TO ME WITH THESE TIRES, EVERY TIME THAT I DRIVE THE CAR ...
Jun 5, 2017STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)WHILE DRIVING WITH TWO CHILDREN IN THE CAR PLUS MYSELF THE DRIVER ON THE FREEWAY STRAIGHT. THE VEHIC...

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