TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 25 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN WHEN THE STEERING COLUMN FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE DEALER ADVISED HER THAT THE STEERING COLUMN WOULD NEED REPLACING. THE MANUFACTURE ADVISED THAT THEY WOULD TAKE THE LIABILITY FOR…
2007 Chevrolet Equinox steering problems
moderate 78 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $700
Complaints
78
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$700
What owners are reporting 5 most recent
I ALMOST GOT KILLED WHEN POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING ALL OF A SUDDEN. NO WARNING AT ALL. I WAS ON MY WAY HOME FROM SHOPPING. GOOD THING THIS HAPPENED TO ME AND NOT MY WIFE SHE WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN ABLE TO CONTROL THE EQUINOX.
THE CAT WAS PAKED IN THE DRIVEWAY I REMOTE STARTED IT AND WHEN I FINALLY GOT TO MY VEHICLE TO LEAVE THE STEERING WHEEL WAS HARD TO MANEUVER. NOW I RECENTLY PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE A MONTH AGO FROM A DEALERSHIP AND WAS GIVEN THE RESPONSIBILITY TO PAY FOR THIS BUT TO NO AVAIL I COMPLAINED BECAUSE I AM A NEW OWNER AND THAT SHOULD NOT BE A REPAIR I'M RESPONSIBLE FOR. BUT THAT DIDN'T STOP THEM FOR MAKI…
17 YR OLD DAUGHTER DRIVING HOME FROM SCHOOL AND POWER STEERING FAILED. DEALER DIAGNOSED PROBLEM AS A FAILED POWER STEERING MODULE. COST TO REPLACE $730.00. SEEMS THAT WITH ALL THE COMPLAINTS AND SIMILAR RECALLS ON OTHER GM VEHICLES, GM SHOULD ISSUE A RECALL AS THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A KNOWN DEFECT AND HAS THE POTENTIAL TO RESULT IN SERIOUS OR FATAL INJURY. *TR
THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING WENT OUT BRIEFLY. I MANAGED TO GET TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND SHUT THE CARE OFF AND RESTARTED IT AND THEN IT SEEMED TO WORK JUST FINE. IT HAS HAPPENED A COUPLE OF OTHER TIMES BUT I WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO BE IN A PARKING LOT. I HAVE NEVER SEEN ANY RECALLS ON THIS BUT I HAVE NOTICED ALOT OF COMPLAINTS. *TR
Common questions
How serious is the steering problem on the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 78 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $700 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the steering typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $700 for steering repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to steering?
No active recalls currently cover steering issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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