2014 Chevrolet Equinox steering problems

Filed Jan 3, 2026 · Acceleration, Steering · MI

Safety Complaint: Engine Stall/Loss of Power at Highway Speeds – 2014 Chevy Equinox Incident Details: • The Failure: While driving, the vehicle suddenly stopped responding to the accelerator. I was forced to navigate through highway traffic to the shoulder with no engine power. Once stopped, the vehicle would not restart. • Warning Signs: Leading up to the event, the Check Engine light and Battery light flickered intermittently. • Diagnostic History: Prior to the breakdown, a technician replaced the starter and checked the battery, yet the Check Engine light remained on. The engine exhibited high RPMs (reaching 3,000+) during normal acceleration before the total failure. • Safety Risk: This defect caused a complete loss of propulsion in high-speed traffic, placing myself and my infant in immediate danger of a high-speed rear-end collision.

Filed Nov 15, 2023 · Engine, Steering · ME

HAS BAD STEERING RACK THAT SHOULD OF NEVER GONE BAD and the exhaust resignatior rotted out which should never happen

Filed Oct 26, 2023 · Acceleration, Steering · LA

Service Stabilitrak & Power Steering light comes on after initial start up or in the middle of driving intermittently cause car to jolt back & forth while driving which can cause an accident if someone or car is near, could hear that car was attempting to lock & unlock doors while errors appear on dash. When changing gears a jolt and loud knock sounds occurs, now check engine light appears, this has caused a new issue now code states to replace transmission valve body assembly…Unable to locate part anywhere & I’m not clear what may be causing issue since it happens intermittently. Changed battery, msgs stopped appearing on dash for a week. Boom hopes were high now msgs are there again….Total nightmare. I just bought this car!!!

Filed Sep 20, 2022 · Steering · 53,000 miles · PA

The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and making a left turn, the steering wheel seized and a warning message was displayed on the instrument panel to check the steering wheel. The vehicle was diagnosed by a mechanic and the contact was informed that the power steering sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 53,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Feb 9, 2022 · Engine, Steering · MI

My son was driving on I75 and University Dr in MI and all of a sudden there was a loud noise when everything shut down-power steering, hazard lights, etc and with no dashboard emergency warning light. He is strong and was able to get it to the side of the road. And he could have been stuck in fast moving traffic. The dealer Moran Chevy said it was a problem with the main rear valve PVC? Getting water in it and freezing causing engine to be destroyed. Online a number of complaints with same problem. TSB 14882 GM replaced some VIN number engines but not others including my Equinox.

Filed Jun 2, 2021 · Steering · SC

anti steering fluid leaking

Filed Apr 5, 2021 · Steering · 36,000 miles · WV

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated while driving approximately 70-75 MPH, the steering wheel failed to respond, without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the power steering control module was faulty. The contact called malloy chevrolet (2700 valley ave, winchester, va 22601, (540) 931-0514) however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 36,000.

Filed Dec 14, 2020 · Steering · 52,000 miles · MD

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. I did so again today and was able to get back on the road without hitting anything, but I did have a problem with a bubble in my right rear tire which will take me time and money to have fixed. I have had a number of cars but none have had this type of steering problem. Now I am aware that most chevrolet/s had this type of steering in 2014 and although it may not be a direct design problem, it certainly makes the car more difficult to drive, especially at high speeds .I wish that the care wouldn't do this, and I know it is a little late to ask you to make the ca as easy to drive as the other 59 vehicles that I have owned.

Filed Jul 24, 2020 · Driver assistance, Steering · 75,000 miles · MA

Stability service track light on and power steering goes off and on out of no where

Filed Jun 4, 2019 · Steering · 77,922 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet equinox. While driving approximately 63 MPH, the steering wheel turned to the right and seized without warning. The contact pulled the steering wheel forcibly to the left, causing the wheel to unlock itself and almost flip the vehicle over. The vehicle was taken to bradley hubler chevrolet (317‑736‑5141, located at 1550 n morton st, franklin, in 46131) where the computer system was reprogrammed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered the contact a $100 rebate. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 77,922.