Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (power steering, steering column, rack and pinion).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2007 Chevrolet Equinox owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
While driving the power steering stopped working. I could still steer manual but was very hard. The service stability light came on. I pulled over to the side of the road turned car off then back on and still wouldn't work. I decided to drive home with no power steering. Took to a local mechanic and he found that there is a TSB for this issue but is having challenges following the TSB. Due to he needs a "tech2" scanner. He thinks he found a workaround but that web site was down. He still has car and will resume today
I own a 2007 Chevrolet Equinox, and since I bought it, I have had several issues with the power steering. The first time, I started the vehicle and the power steering went out briefly. I had to use excessive force to turn the steering wheel. Another time, I was on the highway when the steering wheel got very hard on me, and I couldn't move the steering wheel, extremely hard to turn the wheel. When it happens, I shut the vehicle off and re-started it, sometimes the power steering works and sometimes it doesn't. The tracking control and service stabilitrak warning lights came on since the first time. It had happened intermittently for 3 years. Until I took it to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed power steering control module failure. I had to spent a lot of money to fix the problem. Recently, I have had another issue, the key gets stuck. …
I had my rear brakes replaced and then a week later the service stabilitrak light came on. I took it back to the dealership I got my brakes replaced at and the light went off and they didn't find anything wrong. The light went off and on intermittently for weeks and then finally turned off. Next I started having problems getting the key out of the ignition after turning the car off. I would have to turn the car back on, put my foot on the brake, and turn it off again to get the key out sometimes several times in a row. Now I drove my car and parked and everything was fine and then I turned it on a few hours later and the power steering failed. I took it to the dealership and they say the power steering control module is bad and needs to be replaced. …
The cat was paked in the driveway I remote started it and when I finally got to my vehicle to leave the steering wheel was hard to maneuver. Now I recently purchased this vehicle a month ago from a dealership and was given the responsibility to pay for this but to no avail I complained because I am a new owner and that should not be a repair I'm responsible for. But that didn't stop them for making me pay a deductible as if it was normal wear and tear. This didn't sit right on my heart so I figured to do some internet seeking and found there is a recall for this power steering module I'm sure the dealership knew this before selling it to me. Very displeased!
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel seized. In addition, the stabilitrak control and check engine warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the intermittent electronic disconnection was in the steering column and the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that there were no warranties or recalls on the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the EPS failed to function properly without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer (classic Chevrolet in grapevine, tx) for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not included in two of the manufacturer recalls; however, it experienced failures related to the recalls. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was excluded from the recall campaigns and provided no solution other than the contact taking the vehicle to the dealer. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. While driving approximately 10 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to turn without warning. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence and was later taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the power steering computer failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at 10 MPH, the steering wheel seized. The contact stated that the failure was recurring. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle's power settings needed to be reset. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 112,000.
Tl contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while idle, the power steering failed intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering module needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 67,198.
I almost got killed when power steering stopped working all of a sudden. No warning at all. I was on my way home from shopping. Good thing this happened to me and not my wife she would not have been able to control the Equinox.
Steering complaints in other Equinox years
Frequently asked questions
How common are steering problems on the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox?
NHTSA has 78 complaints about the steering of the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox, 11% of the model year's 685 complaints. The component named most often is electric power assist system (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2007 Chevrolet Equinox steering problems?
No. NHTSA lists no steering recall for the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox, though it has 4 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2007 Chevrolet Equinox steering problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 77,000 miles, and 20% before 25,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.