2020 CHEVROLET EQUINOX Steering Problems

9 NHTSA complaints on file

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Steering Issues in the 2020 CHEVROLET EQUINOX

9 steering complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2020 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

9
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Steering Complaints

#11682238 |
I am experiencing a recurring issue with my vehicle where the Park Assist system keeps activating unexpectedly, and the Check Engine Light (CEL) also comes on. I have taken the vehicle to O’Reilly Auto Parts for a diagnostic scan, and they reported no repairable codes present. Additionally, I visited Tires Plus, and their assessment was that if the light goes off on its own, then no issue is present that requires repair. Despite the temporary disappearance of the warning lights, the issue keeps returning, which raises concern. The Park Assist activation is not being manually triggered and appears without warning, often accompanied by the CEL. This inconsistent behavior suggests there may be an intermittent or underlying issue with the vehicle’s sensors, wiring, or onboard systems that may not register a permanent diagnostic code. At this time, no repairs have been performed due to both locations stating that no actionable codes...
#11531167 | Crash
While driving 25 mph in town on a straight road my 2020 Equinox 4D 1LT steering pulled to the right with out any reason and I hit a parked vehicle. I was not distracted, did not hit a pot hole, tire pressure and tread were all good. This road is near my house and have traveled on it many times. The car just turned to the right and hit the parked vehicle before I could react to the steering problem. This is a very unsafe condition. I feel it had to do with the electric steering. I just purchased this car from a reputable Chevy dealer. I’m a careful driver and have never had an accident before.
#11494458 |
I was driving out in the country on 1-41 towards West Union. The steering tightened up and came up with a sensor that said Power steering ESC. The car went offroad due to the steering tightening from the power steering going out in the vehicle. I contacted the dealer, Mike Castrucci Chevrolet, and they told me that I would have to pay for any problems with this vehicle and I have only had the vehicle for 3 weeks. I put $2000 down on this vehicle and now am in a deathtrap due to this issue. The vehicle only has 60,800 miles and feel now that this issue could put my life and others at risk due to a faulty steering issue. I do not understand why this vehicle has driven beautifully to this point and yet there are many Chev Malibus that have that problem. How long will it take...
#11458290 |
Car has been brought in three times for wobble at speeds of 39 mph accelerating shaking steering wheel. Dealer continues to just add weights to tires and problem does not go away.
#11442295 |
EXPERIENCED SEVERE SHAKING IN STEERING AND SUSPENSION WHILE ACCELERATING, USUALLY STARTING AT THE 2-3 SHIFT. AT 12,836 MILES LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT HALF SHAFTS FAILED DUE TO 'EXCESSIVE LATERAL RUNOUT' . BULLETIN 20-NA-227 APPLIED(AS PER DEALER) AND BOTH REPLACED. NOW AT 21,500 MILES, THE SAME ISSUES ARE OCCURRING AGAIN. WHEN IT HAPPENS, THE VEHICLE BECOMES DIFFICULT TO STEER AND I'M CONCERNED SHOULD A TOTAL FAILURE OCCUR WHILE I'M DRIVING. INITIAL PROBLEM STARTED AROUND 4000 MILES BUT ONLY OCCURRED VERY SPORADICALLY.
#11438497 |
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while his wife was driving at an unknown speed, the power steering assist and brake assist warning lights were illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the brake module to be replaced. The brake module was replaced, and the brake fluid was flushed. The vehicle was repaired but experienced failure the following day. The contact took the vehicle back to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the shoulder nut on the brake module to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but experienced failure while leaving the dealer. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 2,418. THE CONSUMER STATED THE FAILURE WAS DETERMINED TO BE A BAD BATTERY.
#11365755 |
FRONT WHEEL SHAKE UNCONTROLLABLY ON A THROTTLE LOAD AT TIMES
#11344154 |
I HAVE A BRAND NEW CHEVY EQUINOX AND THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH THE STEERING. IT MAKES A KNOCKING NOISE WHEN I TURN OR BACK UP TO TURN AROUND. I HAVE LESS THAN 2000 MILES ON THIS VEHICLE.
#11302773 |
THIS COMPLAINT IS NOT THE RESULT OF AN ACCIDENT, BUT TO PREVENT ONE FROM HAPPENING AND POSSIBLE TAKING LIVES OF PEOPLE. THE KEEP LANE ASSIST (LKA) IS DANGEROUS IN THAT IF YOU ARE DEPENDING ON IT. THERE ARE OCCASIONS THAT NORMAL TRAFFIC LINES ARE PRESENT AND FOR SOME REASON THE JUST DISAPPEAR AND ARE NOT PRESENT AND IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE VEHICLE TO VEER OFF THE ROAD OR INTO THE OPPOSING LANE. GENERAL MOTORS DOES PROVIDE A MEANS OF TURNING LKA OFF, BUT IT RE-ENABLES EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE IS STARTED. THE AUTO STOP (AS) HAS THE ISSUE THAT IF YOU STOP AND YOUR VEHICLE STOPS RUNNING, YOU CAN BE IN A SITUATION WHERE YOU CANNOT GET OUT OF THE WAY IN TIME TO PREVENT AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE THE VEHICLE HAS TO HAVE TIME TO RESTART. OTHER MANUFACTURES PROVIDE A MEANS OF DISABLING AS WITH A SWITCH BUT GENERAL...

Other 2020 CHEVROLET EQUINOX Problem Areas

Service Brakes 80 complaints Engine 69 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 45 complaints Unknown Or Other 36 complaints Electrical System 33 complaints Power Train 32 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 12 complaints Suspension 10 complaints Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking 9 complaints Air Bags 7 complaints Wheels 7 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 5 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 5 complaints Exterior Lighting 5 complaints Structurebody 5 complaints Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control 4 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 4 complaints Seat Belts 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum 3 complaints Chest Clip Buckle Harness 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginecrankcamshaft Position Sensor 2 complaints Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings 2 complaints Lane Departure Blind Spot Detection 2 complaints Back Over Prevention Sensing System Camera 1 complaint Back Over Prevention Warnings 1 complaint Back Over Preventionwarningsexternalpedestrian Alert 1 complaint Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 1 complaint Electrical Systemadasdriver Monitoringsoftware 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalinfotainment 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signal 1 complaint Forward Collision Avoidance 1 complaint Lane Departure Assist 1 complaint Lane Departure Warning 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslock 1 complaint Parking Brake 1 complaint Seats 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuumhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Steeringelectric Power Assist System 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 1 complaint Tires 1 complaint Traction Control System 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemcompressor 1 complaint Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly 1 complaint
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