Issue ID | 1670776 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11331497 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | EQUINOX |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 02/02/20 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Driving normally about 35 mph on suburban road when dashboard suddenly indicated "service power steering." the steering wheel seemed to lose all power assistance and was strenuous, even dangerously resistant, especially when needing to turn in front of oncoming traffic. Arrived home and check the power steering fuse, which was okay. Next day steering was back to normal power-assist and dashboard indicator message was gone. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 109000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN |
VIN pattern | 2GNALDEK4C6XXXXXX |
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 |
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Date of purchase | 12/12/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 35 |
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