2018 Chevrolet Equinox steering problems

Filed Feb 12, 2026 · Engine, Fuel system · TX

Got word from the mechanic at the dealership that the cam shaft is leaking oil as well as the fuel injectors retainers are out and need to be sealed as they are also leaking. the engine went into safe mode to prevent any engine fires.

Filed Jan 21, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · DE

Engine power low

Filed Jan 17, 2024 · Driver assistance, Steering · IN

On many occasions while driving at highway speeds the steering wheel sticks causing me to use extra force to move the wheel. It's bad enough on dry pavement but on wet or snow covered roads it's worst. I have spun out 2 times already even while being cautious, luckily no one was around at the time. This needs to be addressed. There have been a few times that the blind spot monitoring stayed lit when there was no car around as well as at times the light never came on while I was being passed

Filed Dec 30, 2023 · Brakes, Engine · OH

the vacumm pump grenaded and sent metal chunks into the camshaft knocking the reluctant wheel out of position causing the car to shut down and lose brakes and power steering. There were no prior engine codes or warning. multiple mechanics verified this and it is a known issue. Gm needs to deal with this and should put out a recall. such a new vehicle should not need motor work at 70k miles!!

Filed Jul 13, 2023 · Brakes, Steering · TX

Auto stop caused Service Brake Assist warning to pop up on dash. Resolved on its own. A week later, steering assist disabled message pops up while driving and car didn't start after coming to a stop. Service ESC, Traction off, service brake assist messages, all pop up. Car did not restart. Vehicle is currently at Cooley Chevrolet in Irving, TX awaiting results of tests. Obviously, this is a common issue judging from the number of complaints on the Internet about it.

Filed Apr 28, 2022 · Brakes, Steering · MI

at stop signs, when autostop/start re engages the vehicle jerks and shows several warnings on the dash saying service brake assist, parking break released, forward collision reduced. the steering wheel locks up for under 3 seconds before it releases and can be steered again

Filed Mar 28, 2022 · Brakes, Electrical · CO

After auto stop/ start system engages messages on dash appear “ service brake assist”, “service steering assist”, “service parking brake”, “service stibilitrac”, Failure at 55,400 miles Dealership found a loss communication error to the muddles due to low battery voltage. Fix: replaced battery at 55,436 miles Battery has been replaced 3 times in 4 years starting at 18, 500 miles, then at 32,562 miles, now at 55,436 miles due to the same issue with the auto stop start operation. Car is out of warranty as of 58,300 miles or October 2022

Filed Jan 14, 2022 · Brakes, Electrical · MO

When I lift my foot off brake the car Stop/Start feature engage causing lurching jerks forward or roll backwardson hill I fear the roll back on inclines praying vehicles are to close behind and rolling backwards into another vehicle, censors lights take turns coming on each time I lift my foot off the brake pedal. All of the following, service brake assist, service stabilittrak, park brake released, service hill start assist action not working, car locks unlock and relock by themselves. I have had these issues since. These issues have been occurring since around 16,000 miles and keep getting worst everyday. GM claim not to have a fix for these issues. They offered a few thousand to buy back the vehicle claiming drastic depreciation for milage and wear. At that time owed over $25,000 balance for the vehicle. No one stood to benefit but the lemon law attorneys.They did not consider the milage when these issues started and this is my only source of transportation to use which I told the lemon law attorneys. The lemon law attorneys were going to charge their fee from me if GM refused to pay their fees. I told them I felt in my best interest I should wait for GM's recall for this vehicle as I'm sure I wasn't the only consumer that was having these same issues. My problem is my vehicle is becoming dangerous to drive due to the rolling back and, jerking of the steering wheel, engine cutting off, locks unlocking and relocking and unstable steering. These issues were hit and miss now happens every time I drive which is daily. These issues started 2020. Last correspondence with GM they still claim they did not know how to fix these issues. I question why they are making vehicles and are not able to fix these issues. I have given my family a list of these issues because they create a safety hazard and in case I, a passenger or someone in another vehicle is injured or killed due to GM's negligence, lack of concern and greed.

Filed Jul 26, 2021 · Engine, Steering · CA

62 k Miles car completely shut down and power steering became useless making it extremely hard to even move out of traffic. There were no warning lights Car has always been fully serviced at dealership. Vac pump failed causing camshaft to break , bending pistons New engine required. Car at dealership going into 3 weeks now

Filed Jan 8, 2021 · Electrical, Steering · 27,450 miles · PA

Message: I own a 2018 chevrolet equinox, 4 cylinder with electronic steering, the vehicle has approx 27500 miles recorded. While driving I sensed a slight delay in the steering, it appears to be only a millisecond delay and does not happen all the time. In addition there are times when the vehicle seems to wonder left or right when steering wheel is not held firmly. I reported the issue to blaize alexander phillipsburg pa service mgr. And asked if there was a reported issue with the steering. Their response was no. But suggested to schedule an apt. After arriving home I searched the issues on the internet and found several reports of steering problems with 2018 chevrolet equinox causing near miss accidents due to the electronic control failures. After consult with independent gm certified technician it was learned that there are significant issues with electronic steering. The vehicle was inspected by the dealer this day, the results of the inspection was they could not duplicate the problem as all parameters were within spec. This condition so far has been sporadic in nature,however due to the seriousness of potential hazards deserves more attention directed to it.