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2014 Chevrolet Equinox Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 18 steering complaints for the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox, 3% of its 548 total complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 38,000 miles. No related recalls are on file for this steering issue.

Steering complaints
18
3% of 548
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
38,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

  • A "service power steering" warning appears intermittently while driving, sometimes clearing and returning without a clear cause.
  • Some owners report the steering wheel suddenly locking or seizing at highway speed, requiring force to unlock.
  • A power steering fluid warning light comes on alongside the steering becoming hard to turn at very low mileage.
  • Groaning or rubbing noise from the front tires occurs when turning the wheel at low speed or while stopped.
  • A few owners describe the power steering module failing, cutting off assist along with stability and traction warnings.
  • One owner described steering that felt too light or overly easy to turn, making the car drift off course.

When 2014 Chevrolet Equinox steering complaints were filed

First complaint May 8, 2014, latest Jan 3, 2026.

2014 Chevrolet Equinox steering complaints: complaints filed per month3May 2014Sep 2015Oct 2016Jun 2019Dec 2020Jun 2021Sep 2022Nov 2023
18 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2014 to Jan 2026; peak Aug 2014 (3).

Steering recalls for the 2014 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.

  1. 200550 (8%)
  2. 200634 (5%)
  3. 200778 (11%)
  4. 200844 (12%)
  5. 20095 (5%)
  6. 201044 (6%)
  7. 201143 (5%)
  8. 201236 (5%)
  9. 201319 (3%)
  10. 201418 (3%)
  11. 201514 (2%)
  12. 20167 (2%)
  13. 20171 (0%)
  14. 201815 (4%)
  15. 20199 (3%)
  16. 202013 (4%)
  17. 20214 (4%)
  18. 20226 (3%)
  19. 20237 (7%)
  20. 20244 (5%)
  21. 202511 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How many steering complaints does the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox have?
NHTSA lists 18 steering complaints for the 2014 Equinox, which is 3% of the 548 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for steering problems on the 2014 Equinox?
No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to this steering complaint area for the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox.
At what mileage do steering problems usually appear?
The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2014 Equinox is 38,000 miles, though some owners reported issues at much lower mileage.
Did steering complaints cause any crashes or injuries?
NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to the 18 steering complaints for the 2014 Equinox.
How does 2014 compare to other Equinox years for steering complaints?
The 2014 Equinox had 18 steering complaints (3% share), lower than 2010's 44 complaints (6% share) and 2011's 43 complaints (5% share).

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.