2010 Chevrolet Equinox: steering wheel locks up

Filed Jun 3, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · MO

2010 chevrolet equinox. Consumer writes in regards to fuel control system recall notice and several vehicle issues. *smd the consumer stated a warning light illuminated. The dealer reprogrammed a module. The second time the consumer returned to the dealer, the timing chain was replaced. Also, the engine was noisy. In september 2014, the consumer received a letter about excessive oil consumption. In november 2014, the consumer received a letter about the possibility of the steering locking up. The condenser had a small pin hole, that caused fluid to leak out. The compressor was replaced.

Filed Jan 27, 2015 · Steering · 55,000 miles · NY · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2010 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the steering wheel seized without warning. As a result, the contact crashed the vehicle into a guardrail. The contact did not disclose whether a police report was filed. The contact sustained lower back injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.

Filed Apr 1, 2014 · Electrical, Steering · 47,000 miles · MD

Power steering locked up/stopped working when trying to back up. Wouldn't work when put back in forward gear. Happened intermittently and when taken to dealer, they couldn't replicate. Next couple of months did this intermittently. Recently, it did this regularly for a day when driving...very dangerous as it would happen often when executing a turn so car could lurch into an adjacent lane and potentially end up in an accident. Warning light came on and this time took to dealer who told me they diagnosed a problem that would require replacement of at least part of the power steering assembly. This seems to be the exact same issue as what occurred with cobalts, hhr, etc. In the latest gm recall and I believe that the recall should be extended to this model year and make as well (if not for others too!). Caused me enough concern to get the work done and am now working on my options to try and get gm to reimburse me based on this being an identical issue to these other makes and models.

Filed Mar 30, 2014 · Steering · 92,000 miles · MI

Power steering failure. Steering locked up. Vehicle could be steered only with extreme manual effort. It occurred regardless of the speed of the vehicle, from 0 to 35 during this incident. When wheel was turned it would not return to previous position. For example when turning a corner, the vehicle would not straighten out when the turn was completed unless the wheel was manually pulled back, again with extreme effort. Local dealership service department was contacted but had no knowledge of any such problem. Days later the power steering returned to normal by itself! Then the failure happened again without warning. This is a very dangerous situation!

Filed Jan 14, 2010 · Airbags, Electrical · 17 miles · NV

My 2010 chevy equinox ls steering wheel locks up while driving. The electrical also seems to have an issue where the radio will start flashing and the air bag warning keeps coming on even after they have stated all of the issues have been fixed and parts have been replaced. This car has been in the shop more than I have owned it. I am scared for my families safety.