2014 Chevrolet Equinox Steering Problems

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.

NHTSA ID

11708538

Incident

Jan 1, 2026

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

NHTSA ID

11555213

Incident

Oct 31, 2023

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!!!

NHTSA ID

11552147

Incident

Sep 1, 2023

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.

NHTSA ID

11485471

Incident

Sep 3, 2022

Mileage

53,000 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.

NHTSA ID

11451189

Incident

Jan 29, 2022

anti steering fluid leaking

NHTSA ID

11419410

Incident

May 27, 2021

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.

NHTSA ID

11406434

Incident

Apr 1, 2021

Mileage

36,000 mi

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.

NHTSA ID

11383458

Incident

Dec 14, 2020

Mileage

52,000 mi

STABILITY SERVICE TRACK LIGHT ON AND POWER STEERING GOES OFF AND ON OUT OF NO WHERE

NHTSA ID

11341304

Incident

Jul 20, 2020

Mileage

75,000 mi

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.

NHTSA ID

11217869

Incident

Jun 4, 2019

Mileage

77,922 mi

"SERVICE POWER STEERING" WARNING REPEATEDLY OCCURS WHEN CAR IS DRIVING. ALTHOUGH IT USUALLY OCCURS ON THE HIGHWAY, IT HAS OCCURRED IN TOWN AS WELL. DEALER CAN'T SEEM TO FIND OUT CAUSE.

NHTSA ID

11113131

Incident

Jun 25, 2018

Mileage

58,955 mi

MOTORHOME MONACO EXECUTIVE 45' TAG AXLE COACH 525HP CUMMINS TOAD CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2014 SUBJECT VEHICLE PURCHASED NEW 2014 NSA TOW BAR, 6000# LIMIT IN EXCELLENT CONDITION SURGE BRAKES BLUEOX BASEPLATE, PROFESSIONALLY INSTALLED IN EXCELLENT SHAPE. WHILE TOWING FOUR DOWN BEHIND MY MOTORHOME, I ENCOUNTERED ROAD CONSTRUCTION. TURNING SLOWLY ON A VERY BUMPY SITE, THE FRONT WHEELS OF THE CAR REFUSED TO FOLLOW THE TRACK OF THE MOHO AND BEGAN A VIOLENT SHAKING MOTION. I HAD TO STOP IN A TRAFFIC LANE ON THE INTERSTATE THEN PROCEED FORWARD AGAIN SLOWLY IN ORDER TO CORRECT THE WOBBLE. IT APPEARS THE ISSUE IS INSUFFICIENT CASTER ON THE FRONT END WHILE BEING TOWED. IT ALSO APPEARS TO ONLY OCCUR WITH THE 4CYL MODEL WITH ELECTRIC STEERING. THE 6CYL MODEL HAS HYDRAULIC STEERING. I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO RECREATE THE WOBBLE IN A SAFE LOCATION. IF IT OCCURS ON THE HIGHWAY IT'S VERY DANGEROUS AS THE VEHICLE COULD SEPARATE FROM THE TOWING VEHICLE. TWO POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS ARE NOT REMOVING THE FUSE RECOMMENDED IN MY MANUAL WHICH WOULD ALLOW THE ELECTRIC STEERING TO BE ENERGIZED. I'M NOT SURE OF ANY OTHER ISSUES THAT MIGHT RESULT FROM THIS PRACTICE. THE OTHER SOLUTION WOULD BE TO BUNGEE CORD THE STEERING WHEEL TO INCREASE PRESSURE ON THE FRONT END. AGAIN, NOT SURE OF CONSEQUENCES. I'M LOOKING FOR A PERMANENT SOLUTION SUCH AS A WIRING HARNESS/JUMPER WHICH WOULD STILL ALLOW THE FUSE TO BE PULLED YET KEEP THE STEERING ENERGIZED. CHRYSLER HAD A SIMILAR ISSUE WITH THE JEEP CHEROKEE. I AM HOPING THE EQUINOX IS SIMILAR IN CONSTRUCTION AND THIS IS A SOLUTION. I'VE BEEN TOWING FOR OVER 40 YEARS WITH 85,000 MILES ON THIS COACH. I LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU. TOGETHER PERHAPS WE CAN SOLVE THIS DANGEROUS CONDITION. I'M NOT ALONE WITH THIS ISSUE AS I HAVE DOCUMENTATION FROM OTHERS WHO'VE EXPERIENCED THE SAME ISSUE.

NHTSA ID

10916273

Incident

Oct 2, 2016

Mileage

12,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, TRACTION CONTROL, AND STABILATRAK ALL CAME ON. I PULLED OVER AND SHUT IT OFF. A FEW MINUTES LATER RESTARTED WITH CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYING ON. BEFORE I MADE IT TO WORK 1 MILE DOWN THE ROAD THE CAR SHUT OFF. NO POWER AT ALL!!! THIS WAS ON A CITY STREET GOING ABOUT 40 MPH. MY CAR WENT DOWN TO 15MPH WITHIN SECONDS. VERY DANGEROUS! THIS WAS THE 5TH TIME! THE DEALER REPLACED BODY CONTROL PANEL AND THIS PROBLEM CONTINUES! THE DEALER STILL HAS IT AND HAS NO REAL ANSWERS!

NHTSA ID

10884125

Incident

Jul 7, 2016

Mileage

33,000 mi

CAR WOULD NOT START LIGHTS FLASHING ,MAKING TICKING NUMBER , ONCE CAR STARTED THEN SERVICE NOTE ON SCREEN SAID HAVE CAR SERVICE POWER STEERING, WOULD NOT GO INTO DRIVE

NHTSA ID

10763827

Incident

Sep 13, 2015

Mileage

40,000 mi

AUGUST 14, 2014: TURN VEHICLE ON, "SERVICE POWER STEERING" WARNING CAME ON, THEN TURNED OFF. TURNED VEHICLE OFF. WAITED A COUPLE OF SECONDS, TURNED VEHICLE BACK ON, DIDN'T SHOW. STARTED DRIVING. PARKED, THE WARNING WENT BACK ON. TURNED OFF VEHICLE. TURNED VEHICLE ON, NO WARNING. DROVE MORE. WHILE TURNING, THE STEERING WHILE LOCKED AND "SERVICE POWER STEERING" CAME ON. PUT ON PARK, STILL ON. WAITED A COUPLE OF MINUTES, WARNING TURNED OFF. AND STARTED DRIVING. TURNED VEHICLE TO CHEVROLET SERVICE DEPARTMENT, AND DIDN'T FIND ANYTHING. RETURNED VEHICLE BACK TO OWNER. AUGUST 23, 2014: WHILE MAKING A REVERSE PARK, TURNING INTO THE PARKING; THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND WARNING CAME BACK ON. *TR

NHTSA ID

10627659

Incident

Aug 14, 2014

Mileage

2,400 mi

2014 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT HARD WHILE DRIVING. *SMD AN ALIGNMENT WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE. HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO PULL TO THE LEFT. *JB

NHTSA ID

10621654

Incident

Aug 1, 2014

WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL LEFT OR RIGHT AT LOW SPEED OR STOPPED, GROANING OR RUBBING NOISE IS EMITTED FROM FRONT TIRES. CAR IS 1 MONTH OLD, HAS APPROX. 5000 MILES ON IT NOW AND PROBLEM STILL CONTINUES AFTER 2 ATTEMPTS FOR DEALER TO REPAIR IT. DURING FILL UPS, THE GAS PUMP WOULD CLICK/STOP AND FUEL WOULD SPLASH BACK OUT OF TANK AND DOWN SIDE OF CAR. THIS HAPPENED WHETHER YOU SET THE AUTOMATIC FILL UP SWITCH ON THE FUEL PUMP, OR IF MANUALLY FILLING THE CAR MYSELF. 2 COMPLAINTS LATER, THE WHOLE GAS TANK HAD TO BE REPLACED. 2 DAYS IN A ROW, ON 2 SEPARATE OCCASIONS, THE SMELL OF BURNING PLASTIC AND/OR ELECTRICAL WIRES HAS BEEN NOTICED INSIDE VEHICLE, AND IS MORE DEFINED WHEN OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE AND SMELLING ENGINE AREA. *TR

NHTSA ID

10619538

Incident

Jul 10, 2013

Mileage

2,800 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK POWER STEERING FLUID WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AS THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 861.

NHTSA ID

10587203

Incident

Apr 22, 2014

Mileage

861 mi