2008 Chevrolet Equinox Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Equinox years
- About as many complaints as other years 12th of 22 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 370 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox. That ranks 12th out of 22 Equinox model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (110 complaints, 30%), typically at around 68,000 miles. Complaints mention 9 crashes, 1 fire, 12 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 370owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 9complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Chevrolet Equinox problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags problems | 110 | 30% | 68,000 | “air bag” (55%) | $1,350 |
| Electrical System problems | 65 | 18% | 75,000 | “lock unlock” (12%) | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 46 | 12% | 83,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 44 | 12% | 79,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 39 | 11% | 93,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 33 | 9% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 27 | 7% | 84,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 22 | 6% | 50,799 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 18 | 5% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 18 | 5% | 118,550 | — | — |
| Power Train | 16 | 4% | 91,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 13 | 4% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 2% | 31,200 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 8 | 2% | 106,500 | — | — |
| Seats | 8 | 2% | 54,819 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 2% | 66,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 2% | 64,850 | — | — |
| Suspension | 7 | 2% | 71,000 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 7 | 2% | 64,255 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 2% | 47,107 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 1% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 1% | 85,600 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | 1% | 45,128 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 1% | 14,250 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 2 | 1% | 49,597 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | 1% | 52,050 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 0% | 59,050 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 0% | 10 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Chevrolet Equinox recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Problem with transmission not shifting properly. Also, the subframe is rusting out because water from the air conditioning unit falls directly on the subframe at that point both are safety hazards My service provider told me about the subframe rusting when I had my oil changed and why it was…
Head gasket failure as well as intake manifold
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that there was an abnormally strong fuel odor on the outside of the vehicle and the odor was entering into the cabin of the vehicle. The contact noticed that fuel was leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to…
Door locks they do not like to unlock lock, they will go halfway and get stuck and then I canât get into my car
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while starting the vehicle and allowing the vehicle to idle for a minute or two, the contact started smelling an abnormally strong gasoline odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. The contact stated an orange-colored engine symbol was…
Other Chevrolet Equinox years
← 2007 Equinox · 2009 Equinox →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Equinox | 73 | 1 |
| 2025 Equinox | 235 | 0 |
| 2024 Equinox | 80 | 1 |
| 2023 Equinox | 98 | 3 |
| 2022 Equinox | 183 | 6 |
| 2021 Equinox | 99 | 4 |
| 2020 Equinox | 314 | 4 |
| 2019 Equinox | 305 | 4 |
| 2018 Equinox | 409 | 5 |
| 2017 Equinox | 276 | 0 |
| 2016 Equinox | 398 | 1 |
| 2015 Equinox | 680 | 2 |
| 2014 Equinox | 548 | 1 |
| 2013 Equinox | 751 | 2 |
| 2012 Equinox | 685 | 3 |
| 2011 Equinox | 782 | 3 |
| 2010 Equinox | 784 | 3 |
| 2009 Equinox | 94 | 0 |
| 2008 | 370 | 0 |
| 2007 Equinox | 685 | 4 |
| 2006 Equinox | 695 | 0 |
| 2005 Equinox | 638 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, electronic stability control (esc) problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 110 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Equinox model years, the 2008 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.