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2008 Chevrolet Equinox Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 370 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox, most often about the air bags (30% of complaints, typically around 68,000 miles). It is 12th of 23 Equinox model years by number of complaints.
Complaints370
Recalls0
Crashes reported9
Fires reported1
Injuries reported12
Most common 2008 Chevrolet Equinox problems
Air bags
110 complaints · 30%Half of these problems showed up before 68,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.
I purchased my car in dec. 2007 and have had electrical issues since jan. 2008. At first it was simple things like replacing the radio in apr. 2008 (under warranty), faulty wiper switch in sept. 2009 (under warranty). Then in oct. 2010 I had to pay $175.54 to replace a faulty spark plug and wire. But february 2011 has…
The service air bag keeps coming off and on the dash and the indicator lights for the passenger seat. If my older child or anyone over 90lbs sits there or moves it comes on. Gm states there are no issues and will not be a covered repaired at the dealership under warranty. There are other 2008 models with the same…
Electrical
65 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 75,000 miles. Parts named most often: ignition.
Multiple problems with 2008 Equinox, purchased in july 2008.. Key will get stuck in ignition and takes several tries to remove it. Check airbag light on intermittently and passenger airbag shuts off. Check stabilitrac light intermittently and shuts off when on interstate and/or when cruise control is set drivers side…
Locks on car have got to where they may or may not lock or unlock. Not only very inconvenient to get in or out of car but could very well be a major safety issue in the event of a wreck and not able to get out.
Stability control
48 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 82,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic (asc).
1.)this morning, I started my car, it stalled out, like it did not want to start. I swept that under the rug. After work, I started my car and it stalled again while trying to start. As a matter of fact it was as if someone had gotten under the hood and disconnected/reconnected my battery. I had to reset my clock and…
Over a year and a half ago I had the engine light come on in my 2008 Equinox. Took it into the chevy dealer and the diagnostic tool said timing chain/engine position. Here I am today, did not do the $1,600 recommended repair and the car is still driving fine and no issues. The engine light has been reset multiple…
Fuel system
48 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 96,000 miles. Parts named most often: storage.
Fuel smell inside and outside of car plastic fitting on fuel pump assy cracked and leaking was told my car did not have a recall internet search shows a recall for 41,000 gm vehicles with the same problem.
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact noticed a very strong fuel odor inside the vehicle cabin. The contact stated that for the past two years, the same failure occurred, especially in cold weather. The vehicle was never diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The…
Steering
44 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 79,000 miles.
I,m driving and with no warning there's no power steering at all till this day and the dealership can not figure out the problem but I read that it happened to lots of people with the same car please do something before something bad happens and let US know what the problem really is so me and my family can be safe…
The steering kind of locks while in motion and you have to force it sometimes to turn. Once I adjust the column it will shut the car off and then once I start the car again it will be fine for a while and I have to keep doing it over and over again. But the computer reads it's fine and the machanic can't find anything…
Engine
35 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 75,500 miles. Parts named most often: engine, cooling system.
While idling hearing very loud clicking noise from passenger side of the car. Opened the hood and found my #1 spark plug jutting in and out of the cylinder head. Also smell burning rubber/gas smell. Very tired of this vehicle and manufacture's unwillingness to say there is major problems with it. This is the 5th issue…
I have only 73000 miles on 2008 Equinox and the check engine light in indicating the timing chain had to be changed. There is a special coverage bulletin #11340 that covers the 3.6l v6 engines in autos between 2007-2009 but gm is telling me that my 3.6l ly7 engine is not covered I have the sport model.
Body and structure
33 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 65,000 miles. Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
My 2008 chevy Equinox paint is peeling above the passenger windows on both sides and peeling down to the metal. It happened overnight. I am the original owner of the vehicle and it has never been in an accident or repainted. I find it to coincidental that when I google the problem of 2008 chevy Equinox paint peeling…
I noticed that after a large thunderstorm that had a large amount of water pouring down, my car had a inch of water on the back floor in front of 2nd row. The seats were not wet and only the floor in back was wet and was seeping towards front. This meant that my windows were not open because my seats where not wet. I…
Lights
23 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 49,500 miles. Parts named most often: turn signal, headlights.
I was coming home and my head lights go out completely out no fuse is out not sure what is wrong . I am disable and I need to know how to fix this . Need some answers . Seems like a on going problem from the complaints I read . Thank you
The front head lights look like fish tanks, they are always full of water. When it rains or the car is washed the water goes into the lights. I've had to replace light bulbs 3 times, there both bad.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2008 Chevrolet Equinox recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox
- What are the most common problems with the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: air bags (110 complaints, typically around 68,000 miles); electrical (65 complaints, typically around 75,000 miles); stability control (48 complaints, typically around 82,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2008 a bad year for the Chevrolet Equinox?
- It is 12th of 23 Equinox model years by number of complaints, with 370 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.