2020 CHEVROLET EQUINOX Steering Problems
9 NHTSA complaints on file
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.
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Complaints
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
0
Deaths
All Steering Complaints
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...
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
FRONT WHEEL SHAKE UNCONTROLLABLY ON A THROTTLE LOAD AT TIMES
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.
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