2008 Chevrolet Equinox Steering Problems

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

44Steering complaints

11.9%Of all 370 complaints

#4Most-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

AIR BAGS108 · 29.2%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM64 · 17.3%

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)46 · 12.4%

STEERING44 · 11.9%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM39 · 10.5%

Share of the 370 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO…”NHTSA complaint 10563868 — filed 02/11/2014

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SUDDENLY MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT…”NHTSA complaint 10555335 — filed 12/09/2013

“STABILITY TRAC LIGHT CAME ON, LOST POWER STEERING, TOOK IT TO CHEVY DEALER, SAID LOW VOLTAGE CONDITION, REPLACED BATTERY, WORK FOR ABOUT A MONTH, SAME…”NHTSA complaint 10511816 — filed 05/13/2013

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Steering complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox have steering problems?

Steering is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox: 44 of 370 complaints on file (11.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox have in total?

370 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 9 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 12 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.