Does the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox have steering problems?

NHTSA has 50 owner complaints about the steering in the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox, 8% of all complaints for this model year, including 8 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 59,950 miles.

Which Chevrolet Equinox year has the most steering complaints?

The 2007 Chevrolet Equinox has the most steering complaints (78), compared with 50 for the 2005.

Is there a steering recall for the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox is classified under steering. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2005 Chevrolet Equinox Steering Problems

NHTSA has 50 owner complaints about steering problems in the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox, 8% of all 638 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest steering complaint count among 21 Equinox model years. These complaints report 8 crashes, 1 fire, and 5 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 59,950 miles.

Steering complaints: 50; 8% of 638
Crashes reported: 8
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 5
Median mileage: 59,950 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2005 Chevrolet Equinox steering complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 13, 2005, latest May 1, 2021.

50 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2005 to May 2021; peak Jul 2014 (3).

Steering recalls for the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Equinox model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200550 (8%)
200634 (5%)
200778 (11%)
200844 (12%)
20095 (5%)
201044 (6%)
201143 (5%)
201236 (5%)
201319 (3%)
201418 (3%)
201514 (2%)
20167 (2%)
20171 (0%)
201815 (4%)
20199 (3%)
202013 (4%)
20214 (4%)
20226 (3%)
20237 (7%)
20244 (5%)
202511 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox have steering problems?: NHTSA has 50 owner complaints about the steering in the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox, 8% of all complaints for this model year, including 8 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 59,950 miles.
Which Chevrolet Equinox year has the most steering complaints?: The 2007 Chevrolet Equinox has the most steering complaints (78), compared with 50 for the 2005.
Is there a steering recall for the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox is classified under steering. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.