How common are steering complaints for the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox?

NHTSA records 15 steering-related complaints for the 2018 model year, which is about 4% of the 408 total complaints filed for that year.

Is there a steering recall for the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox?

No related recalls are listed for the steering area of the 2018 Equinox in NHTSA data.

At what mileage do steering problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2018 Equinox is 10,000 miles.

Did steering problems cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data shows one crash linked to steering-area complaints for the 2018 Equinox, with no fires and no injuries reported.

How does the 2018 Equinox compare to other years for steering complaints?

The 2018 model's 4% share of complaints is higher than 2016 (2%) and 2017 (0%), but lower than 2010 through 2012, which each had 5% or more.

2018 Chevrolet Equinox Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 15 steering-related complaints for the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox, about 4% of its 408 total complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 10,000 miles. One crash was reported, no fires or injuries, and there are no related recalls for this area.

Steering complaints: 15; 4% of 408
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 10,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Steering wheel briefly locks up for a few seconds when the auto stop/start system re-engages, often alongside brake assist and stability control warning messages.
Some drivers report a momentary electronic steering delay, along with the vehicle wandering left or right when the wheel is not held firmly.
At highway speeds, the steering wheel sticks and requires extra force to turn, a problem some owners say worsens on wet or snow-covered roads.
A vacuum pump failure has been linked to loss of power steering assist along with engine shutdown, in some cases requiring engine replacement.
One owner described the steering wheel sticking briefly while trying to keep the car centered in its lane, paired with a blind-spot detection error message.

When 2018 Chevrolet Equinox steering complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 29, 2017, latest Feb 12, 2026.

15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2017 to Feb 2026; peak Jan 2019 (2).

Steering recalls for the 2018 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 common are steering complaints for the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox?: NHTSA records 15 steering-related complaints for the 2018 model year, which is about 4% of the 408 total complaints filed for that year.
Is there a steering recall for the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox?: No related recalls are listed for the steering area of the 2018 Equinox in NHTSA data.
At what mileage do steering problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2018 Equinox is 10,000 miles.
Did steering problems cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data shows one crash linked to steering-area complaints for the 2018 Equinox, with no fires and no injuries reported.
How does the 2018 Equinox compare to other years for steering complaints?: The 2018 model's 4% share of complaints is higher than 2016 (2%) and 2017 (0%), but lower than 2010 through 2012, which each had 5% or more.