2011 Chevrolet Equinox: steering wheel locks up

Filed Jul 21, 2021 · Acceleration, Steering · PA

My car was purchased used at a Chevrolet dealership. I noticed right away that the carjerks when I accelerate, it also stalls when trying to accelerate when making a turn which cam cause an accident. The vehicle revs and slowly moves and then takes off. Its a dragging motion when driving its very slow. The steering wheel locks when turning as if I need power steering fluid. This car is a hazard, waiting to happen. When starting it, it makes this loud humming noise. I just had it inspected and the mechanic said the car was fine, but driving it is a different story.

Filed Jul 13, 2021 · Steering · AZ

Once on a while the power steering locks for approximately 3 or 4 seconds and a light that’s looks like some pliers lights up. It probably be a issue with the power steering motor.

Filed Apr 15, 2020 · Steering, Transmission · 94,745 miles · PA

Last year our transfer case broke. Fortunately the failure was in a parking lot and we avoided a serious accident due to the complete freezing up of the front end. We simply started driving and there was a loud crack and then the steering froze. There was no accident, collision or any off road or on road experience that could have caused this. It was clearly a major part that should never fail this way. The mechanics had never seen before. Others since have suggested we file a complaint and seek compensation because of the nature of the failure. We have written gm and included photos. We attached the repair bills, which totaled $4,466.63, and are seeking full compensation.

Filed Sep 5, 2018 · Engine, Steering · 115,000 miles · CT

While driving car trembled a little a minute or so before it seemingly lost power, no accelerstion, steering wheel locked. Lights remained on dash but no power. No warning lights. Nothing. Thankfully was able to safely stop near side of the road and turned thebkey and car started like nothing happened. Thankful I was exiting a parking lot, and wasnt on the highway like I was just a few hours prior. I couldve been killed

Filed Jul 24, 2017 · Transmission · 79,621 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. On several occasions, while the vehicle was idling or being driven at a low speed, the vehicle stalled. The contact had to place the vehicle in park in order for it to restart. While the brake pedal was depressed, the steering wheel locked and the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact notified the dealer (jim trenary chevrolet, 501 auto mall dr, o'fallon, mo 63368 (636) 946-6300) where an appointment was made. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was 79,621.

Filed Jul 27, 2015 · Engine, Steering · 48,434 miles · NJ

After taking the car out from a stop sign, the steering wheel locked and could not accelerate. The car started to slow down. I was able to put the gear on park once the car stalled and turn off the ignition. I then turned on the ignition and everything was normal. Once I reached my destination I turned off and on the ignition and check engine light came on. Upon taking to the mechanic they found out the cam sensor had to be replaced.

Filed Mar 12, 2014 · Steering · 26,254 miles · NJ

While making a right hand turn, the steering wheel locked, almost causing an accident. I had to slam on the brakes and fiddle with the steering wheel until it finally unlocked and I was able to drive the car home. When I arrived home and took the key out of the ignition, I noticed it was bent. I immediately called malouf chevrolet where I purchased the car, took it in the next day for service, they claimed they couldn't find anything wrong with the vehicle. I did have to purchase a new key in which I was charged $80.72. Then monday night 3/10/14, I went shopping, returned to my vehicle, inserted my key and could not turn the car on, it was locked up again. I have an auto start on my vehicle which I used and then was able to turn the key in the ignition.

Filed Feb 26, 2014 · Transmission · 29,000 miles · IL

Good evening, 6 years ago I had a chevy cobalt and experienced that situation. My vehicle powered itself off and the steering wheel locked up and I went straight for a wall inside a parking garage. Later that year I received a recall for the vehicle. Now I have a 2011 chevy equinox and the same thing happened. The only difference was I was on a four lane highway and my vehicle powered off and the steering wheel locked. Thank god no one was behind me and I didn't get knocked off the street or even worse killed. I took the car into the dealership only to find out they couldn't find anything wrong and my concern was something unheard. I expressed to them my concern of that happening on a crowded highway or an expressway. When I took my car into the dealership they said that they couldn't find anything wrong with it. I dropped my vehicle off there and left it for a day. When I called the dealership the following day before getting off they told me my car was ready I went to pick it up and they had me waiting for 30 minutes. When I inquired about what was taking so long the service manager replied that the mechanic was back there making love to my car. I couldn't find any humor in the situation because this is a very serious issue.before I was nonchalantly brushed off and told if it happens again to bring it into the dealership. I couldn't get gm corporate office to understand how serious this issue. It wasn't till now that I realized that others are also experiencing this issue with gm and it is unfortunate that lives have been lost. Thank you for all you all do. Please email me back if you can.