How many steering complaints does the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox have?

NHTSA lists 19 steering complaints for the 2013 Equinox, which is 3% of its 751 total complaints for the model year.

Is there a steering recall for the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for steering on the 2013 Equinox.

At what mileage do steering problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2013 Equinox is 71,122.5 miles, according to NHTSA data.

Did steering problems cause any crashes on the 2013 Equinox?

NHTSA data shows 2 crashes linked to steering complaints on the 2013 Equinox, with no reported injuries or fires.

How does the 2013 Equinox compare to other years for steering complaints?

The 2013 Equinox had 19 steering complaints (3% share), lower than 2010 (44 complaints, 6%) and 2011 (43 complaints, 5%), but higher than 2016 (7 complaints, 2%) and 2017 (1 complaint, 0%).

2013 Chevrolet Equinox Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 19 steering complaints for the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox, 3% of its 751 total complaints, with 2 crashes and no injuries or fires reported. No steering-related recall is listed for this model year.

Steering complaints: 19; 3% of 751
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 71,123 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Owners report the steering wheel suddenly locking or freezing for a moment during turns, then releasing on its own.
Some describe the steering wheel seizing at highway speed, making the vehicle hard to control without warning.
Several owners report a loss of power steering assist accompanied by a warning light, sometimes traced to a needed software update in the steering control module.
Owners towing the Equinox behind another vehicle report severe front-wheel wobble or steering pulsation at highway speed and at low speed during turns.
One owner received a notice describing hard steering on long trips, with GM extending the warranty to 150,000 miles for the issue without an immediate repair.

When 2013 Chevrolet Equinox steering complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 3, 2014, latest Dec 13, 2023.

19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2014 to Dec 2023; peak Apr 2014 (1).

Steering recalls for the 2013 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

How many steering complaints does the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox have?: NHTSA lists 19 steering complaints for the 2013 Equinox, which is 3% of its 751 total complaints for the model year.
Is there a steering recall for the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for steering on the 2013 Equinox.
At what mileage do steering problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2013 Equinox is 71,122.5 miles, according to NHTSA data.
Did steering problems cause any crashes on the 2013 Equinox?: NHTSA data shows 2 crashes linked to steering complaints on the 2013 Equinox, with no reported injuries or fires.
How does the 2013 Equinox compare to other years for steering complaints?: The 2013 Equinox had 19 steering complaints (3% share), lower than 2010 (44 complaints, 6%) and 2011 (43 complaints, 5%), but higher than 2016 (7 complaints, 2%) and 2017 (1 complaint, 0%).