2008 Chevrolet Equinox Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 44about this part
- Share
- 12%of 370 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 79,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 44 complaints about the steering of the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox, 12% of the 370 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,000 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The steering kind of locks while in motion and you have to force it sometimes to turn. Once I adjust the column it will shut the car off and then once I start the car again it will be fine for a while and I have to keep doing it over and over again. But the computer reads it's fine and the machanic can't find anything wrong with it”
NHTSA complaint #10821847, filed 2016-01, 80,000 miles“I,m driving and with no warning there's no power steering at all till this day and the dealership can not figure out the problem but I read that it happened to lots of people with the same car please do something before something bad happens and let us know what the problem really is so me and my family can be safe and we can get it fixed.”
NHTSA complaint #10588443, filed 2014-05, 79,000 miles“2008 Chevrolet Equinox sport makes a loud popping/clunking noise in the front end when going over bumps. It also pops loud when turning the steering wheel. When I am driving on straight and smooth roads, there is no issue whatsoever. I have taken my vehicle to four different shops and had it looked at by eight different mechanics and no one can figure out the problem. This needs to be fixed by general motors immediately! I strongly feel that this can become a serious safety issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11319341, filed 2020-03, 90,147 miles“My stabilizer control lights are flashing and they continue to flash they sometimes slow the car for no reason took it to the shop where I work and they tell me I have to have a part replaced in the steering column and my ABS is no longer working my stabilizing system is no longer working”
NHTSA complaint #10735871, filed 2015-07, 133,446 miles“The power steering has gone out making it very difficult to steer and park at low speeds. I've several forums with this problem occurring a lot. I don't understand why this vehicle is not part of the power steering recalls. It's nearly $1,000 to have this part replaced!”
NHTSA complaint #10850864, filed 2016-03, 95,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
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- 10222777Sep 16, 2022This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10178292Jun 5, 2020This technical bulletin provides a procedure to eliminate a power steering noise due to extremely low temperatures.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 4% |
| 2025 | 12 | 5% |
| 2024 | 4 | 5% |
| 2023 | 8 | 8% |
| 2022 | 6 | 3% |
| 2021 | 4 | 4% |
| 2020 | 13 | 4% |
| 2019 | 9 | 3% |
| 2018 | 15 | 4% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 7 | 2% |
| 2015 | 14 | 2% |
| 2014 | 18 | 3% |
| 2013 | 19 | 3% |
| 2012 | 36 | 5% |
| 2011 | 43 | 6% |
| 2010 | 44 | 6% |
| 2009 | 5 | 5% |
| 2008 | 44 | 12% |
| 2007 | 78 | 11% |
| 2006 | 34 | 5% |
| 2005 | 50 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox
110 complaintsElectrical system
65 complaintsElectronic stability control
48 complaintsFuel system
48 complaintsBody and structure
33 complaintsEngine
27 complaintsOther or unknown
25 complaintsExterior lighting
22 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
18 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsBrakes
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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