2017 Chevrolet Equinox Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 0%of 276 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox, 0% of the 276 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I am writing to address a critical issue involving my 2017 Chevrolet vehicle, which poses a significant safety hazard. I purchased this car from Faulkner Subaru in Bethlehem in 2022. The specific component failure relates to the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system, particularly the lack of a traditional PCV valve and the presence of a fixed orifice vacuum port in the intake manifold. This component is available for inspection upon request. …”
NHTSA complaint #11581227, filed 2024-04Related 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…
- 11017173Mar 21, 2025This informational bulletin instructs the tech when fuel/fluid is needed to be tested and where it can be sent for analysis.
- 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.
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 2017 Chevrolet Equinox
180 complaintsOther or unknown
37 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
32 complaintsFuel system
21 complaintsAir bags
19 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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