2007 Chevrolet Equinox: steering wheel locks up

Filed Mar 20, 2019 · Engine, Steering · 115,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel seized. In addition, the stabilitrak control and check engine warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the intermittent electronic disconnection was in the steering column and the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that there were no warranties or recalls on the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.

Filed Mar 12, 2018 · Steering · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. While pulling out of the driveway, the steering wheel seized without warning. The contact had to apply extreme force to turn the steering wheel. The vehicle was unable to be driven due to the failure and was towed to findlay chevrolet buick gmc (2565 laughlin view dr, bullhead city, az 86429, (928) 754-3400) for diagnostic testing and repair. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Jun 20, 2017 · Airbags · SC

I have had a 2005 and a 2007 chevrolet equinox both were in accidents and the airbags did not deploy . The 2005 was a rear end crash the car that hit me was traveling approximately 60 MPH. The second accident was a frontal crash I swerved to miss hitting a dog and children going on the road. The steering wheel locked up and hit a tree. I have had 3 equinox all have ignition switch problems. The one I have now has major transmission problems.it has been in the shop now for 8 weeks.

Filed Feb 2, 2017 · Driver assistance, Electrical · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. While driving 40 MPH, the vehicle lost power and the steering wheel seized without warning. The contact pulled over, restarted the vehicle, and the stabilitrak warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.

Filed Oct 10, 2016 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 60,000 miles · FL

"takata recall " fuel gage going crazy 10- 16 -2016 steering locked up hard to steer 10-2014 I was driveing anti skid work and does not work. 10-2009 until now while driveing

Filed Mar 4, 2016 · Steering · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that there was an electric power steering failure. The steering wheel seized several times without warning. The dealer was notified of the failure more than once and was not able to replicate or diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no permanent remedy for the condition. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Oct 26, 2015 · Steering · 112,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while driving at 10 MPH, the steering wheel seized. The contact stated that the failure was recurring. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle's power settings needed to be reset. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 112,000.

Filed Feb 23, 2015 · Engine, Steering · 41,720 miles · MD

While driving on interstate 95 going 70 MPH , the steering locked up and I lost power when all the dash lights started flashing. This was the day after I bought the car from auto showcase of belair md. The power steering going out happened atleast 7 times in the first two weeks alone. I requested for them to take the car back, they refused.. 4 weeks into owning this car the power steering issue was finally resolved.during that time period I found out that the car sold to me was stolen, the dealer did not tell me that and showed me paper work that was not a car fax report. Three months later in october of 2013 my car started over heating and cutting power off to the engine while driving the speed limit on 95. It happened 5 times. A mechanic looked it over and said the head gaskets were blown. After a month it was fixed. One month later in december, my car would shut off on me while driving. I am not joking when I say that happened over 100 times. I have over 20 videos of this happening up until just recently in february of 2015. So the issue now,other than my car just randomly shutting off while driving, is my head gaskets blew again. I have been looking on line and have found this to be a serious problem for thousands of other chevy equinox owners! Why has this particular model not have recalled!? This model is dangerous to anyone that drives it or just happens to be on the road near them. When my car has shut off on me over 100 times ihave cut multiple drivers off every time trying to make it to the shoulder. This needs to be recalled! This vehicle model is far from safe and I do believe that you know this. You can look up any chevy equinox forum on the internet and find these incidents.

Filed Apr 10, 2014 · Steering · 85,096 miles · NC

My chevrolet equinox power steering locked up while backing out of the drive way. Gm is recalling certain vehicles with the power steering locking up. It bothers me that certain vehicles are being recalled when others are not with the same problem. I have gone online to find other people that have encountered the same issue with this vehicle. It is very inconvenient to have to come out of pocket to pay for a replacement gm should have taken care of.

Filed Dec 8, 2011 · Steering · 108,000 miles · PA

I took my car in for inspection and general maintenance. For almost a year and a half I'd been getting an intermittent stabilitrak alarm. It would reset itself upon restart.. At the dealer (tom clark chevrolet, mckeesport, pa.) the power steering locked up. The service manager informed me that the power steering motor had failed. My out-of-pocket expense for replacement is $480.00. Apparently my warranty does not cover the expense. My gut feeling tells me the whole stabilitrak/ power steering motor issue has been known from day one and I should not have been responsible for payment on defective parts/design.