2008 Chevrolet Equinox problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (68) · Steering (38) · Fuel/Propulsion System (37)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Chevrolet Equinox model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
296 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (970)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-09-09 · 13598 · Other
new vehicle monitoring programs section in ivh
Unknown Or Other 2025-08-07 · PIC5650M · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. technician may find diagnostic trouble codes b3055, b3060, b3935, c0750, c0755, c0760, c0765, and/o
Unknown Or Other 2025-07-18 · PIP5601C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from tac.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Showing the 6 most recent of 970 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-10-25 · Structure:body“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 rusting and i have my transmission checked by a transmiss…”
2025-08-28 · Fuel/Propulsion System“head gasket failure as well as intake manifold …”
2024-12-17 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 182,000 mi“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 be diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not m…”
2024-07-04 · Unknown Or Other“door locks they do not like to unlock lock, they will go halfway and get stuck and then i can’t get into my car…”
2024-02-06 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 115,000 mi“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 illuminated. the contact had not taken the vehicle to a…”
2023-11-02 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 170,000 mi“the contact's mother owns a 2008 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that upon turning off the vehicle, there was an abnormal fuel odor coming from the vehicle. there was no warning light illuminated. the contact inspected the vehicle and discovered a major fuel leak coming from the vehicle. the contact called the dealer and was given an estimate…”
2023-08-23 · Service Brakes“brakes stopped working while vehicle was in drive. i had to use emergency brake to get it to stop.…”
2023-05-01 · Service Brakes“over the entire life of this vehicle numerous issues with the abs/stabilitrak system resulting in handling issues and expensive repairs. the problem starts with handling issues while braking or driving in slippery conditions and eventually results in dash warning messages.…”
2023-04-23 · Wheels“i am constantly having to fix my "learn remote" settings, vehicle stereo volume does not always match the level of it's output, blinker continues to get stuck on even after the steering wheel is in the position for the blinker to have ceased, door locks are sometimes stuck unlocked and sometimes stuck locked, ignition sometimes locked in acc and wi…”
2023-03-30 · Structure:body:door:handle:interior · 100,000 mi“the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the front driver's and passenger's side interior door handles were fractured. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or a dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 100,000.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.