2005 Chevrolet Equinox Steering Problems

NHTSA component category: STEERING · data through 07/12/2026

45Steering complaints

7.1%Of all 638 complaints

#5Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How steering ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM123 · 19.3%

POWER TRAIN57 · 8.9%

ENGINE55 · 8.6%

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING45 · 7.1%

STEERING45 · 7.1%

Share of the 638 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox overview page.

What owners report

“BRAKE NOISE,THUMPING AND GRINDING. STEERING WHEEL IS VERY TIGHT AND LOOSENS AT ANY TIME. ROTORS ARE FAULTY. WHEN STARTING PERIODICALLY IGNITION SWITCH STICKS IN THE…”NHTSA complaint 10176014 — filed 12/13/2006

“2005 CHEVROLET EQUINOX EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING. THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH VARIABLE STEERING. IT WAS THE CONSUMER'S UNDERSTANDING THAT WITH VARIABLE STEERING, THE…”NHTSA complaint 10124689 — filed 05/25/2005

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Steering complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox have steering problems?

Steering is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox: 45 of 638 complaints on file (7.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox have in total?

638 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 56 involved a crash, 13 involved a fire, 40 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's steering category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.