2014 Chevrolet Equinox Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 3%of 549 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 38,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the steering of the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox, 3% of the 549 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When I purchased this car this car new I noticed that the steering was very easy to turn. I had a discussion with a management person at the dealership and was not satisfied. I then wrote a letter to your president and I don't remember getting a reply. The problem with the steering is that it turns way too easily and does so at all speeds. I have on several occasions run off the road because of the light steering. …”
NHTSA complaint #11383458, filed 2020-12, 52,000 miles“While driving check engine light, traction control, and stabilatrak all came on. I pulled over and shut it off. A few minutes later restarted with check engine light staying on. Before I made it to work 1 mile down the road the car shut off. No power at all!!! This was on a city street going about 40 MPH. My car went down to 15mph within seconds. Very dangerous! This was the 5th time! The dealer replaced body control panel and this problem continues! The dealer still has it and has no real answers!”
NHTSA complaint #10884125, filed 2016-07, 33,000 miles“Motorhome monaco executive 45' tag axle coach 525hp cummins toad Chevrolet Equinox 2014 subject vehicle purchased new 2014 nsa tow bar, 6000# limit in excellent condition surge brakes blueox baseplate, professionally installed in excellent shape. While towing four down behind my motorhome, I encountered road construction. Turning slowly on a very bumpy site, the front wheels of the car refused to follow the track of the moho and began a violent shaking motion. I had to stop in a traffic lane on the interstate then proceed forward again slowly in order to correct the wobble. …”
NHTSA complaint #10916273, filed 2016-10, 12,000 miles“Service power steering warning repeatedly occurs when car is driving. Although it usually occurs on the highway, it has occurred in town as well. Dealer can't seem to find out cause.”
NHTSA complaint #11113131, filed 2018-07, 58,955 miles“Car would not start lights flashing ,making ticking number , once car started then service note on screen said have car service power steering, would not go into drive”
NHTSA complaint #10763827, filed 2015-09, 40,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11019516Apr 17, 2025This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel that may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 11017868Apr 11, 2025This service bulletin provides a procedure to flush and bleed power steering system to correct a power steering noise or fluid leak concern that is caused during extremely low…
- 11014577Feb 18, 2025This service bulletin provides a procedure inspecting for excess grease or Sealant on the Exterior of the steering gear due to seeing grease or sealant on certain locations on…
- 11011205Oct 28, 2024This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
- 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…
- 10242061Aug 7, 2023This 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.
- 10235561Apr 4, 2023This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
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 2014 Chevrolet Equinox
219 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
185 complaintsElectrical system
46 complaintsOther or unknown
42 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
40 complaintsFuel system
35 complaintsAir bags
29 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsElectronic stability control
15 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 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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