2018 Chevrolet Equinox steering problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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 Feb 12, 2026
“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…”
filed Jan 17, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Equinox years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Equinox | 3 | 5% |
| 2025 Equinox | 10 | 5% |
| 2024 Equinox | 2 | 3% |
| 2023 Equinox | 6 | 7% |
| 2022 Equinox | 5 | 3% |
| 2021 Equinox | 4 | 5% |
| 2020 Equinox | 13 | 4% |
| 2019 Equinox | 9 | 3% |
| 2017 Equinox | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 Equinox | 7 | 2% |
| 2015 Equinox | 14 | 2% |
| 2014 Equinox | 18 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.