Issue ID | 1109679 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10632697 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | EQUINOX |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 11/09/14 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet equinox. While driving 15 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was restarted and driven to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 29,000.. Updated 09/ 30/14 *bf the consumer stated while making a right turn, the steering wheel seemed to break free and continued moving about two inches. At the same time, the vehicle shut off, the lights went out. The consumer had to coast to the side of the road. When he finally stopped, he was able to move the gear shift from drive to park and restarted the vehicle. The dealer was unable to find a problem. Updated 10/08/14 |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 29000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | BIRMINGHAM, MI |
VIN pattern | 2GNFLGEK1C6XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 02/12/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | AWD |
Transmission type | |
Vehicle speed | 15 |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | MATICK CHEVREOLET |
Dealer's telephone number | |
Dealer's city | REDFORD |
Dealer's state code | MI |
Dealer's ZIP code |