2025 Chevrolet Equinox steering problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The lower plastic trim/bezel piece at the base of the steering wheel repeatedly detaches from the steering wheel while the vehicle is in use. It has come loose [and fallen off] on multiple occasions. The component is still in my possession and is available for inspection upon request. I believe the…”
filed Jul 13, 2026
“This vehicle makes a noise that sounds like your driving over rumble strips. The front end shakes and there is a hard vibration. I purchased this vehicle used on 5/5/26 and it’s been in the dealership twice already. The Onstar module is defective and now this noise and vibration. The shaking starts…”
filed May 15, 2026
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% |
| 2024 Equinox | 2 | 3% |
| 2023 Equinox | 6 | 7% |
| 2022 Equinox | 5 | 3% |
| 2021 Equinox | 4 | 5% |
| 2020 Equinox | 13 | 4% |
| 2019 Equinox | 9 | 3% |
| 2018 Equinox | 15 | 4% |
| 2017 Equinox | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 Equinox | 7 | 2% |
| 2015 Equinox | 14 | 2% |
| 2014 Equinox | 18 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2025 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.