2008 CHEVROLET EQUINOX — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
535
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
7
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
The 2008 CHEVROLET EQUINOX has received a total of 535 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 7 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (108 complaints), Electrical System (64 complaints), and Electronic Stability Control Esc (46 complaints).
Recalls for the 2008 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2008 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2008 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
535 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
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 transmission specialist and the oil changed at that point in time
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 transmission specialist and the oil changed at that point in time
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 be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 182,000.
Safety Rating for the 2008 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 CHEVROLET EQUINOX in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
General Motors, LLC has issued 7 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2008 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
20-NA-138 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin provides information on Policies Applicable to All U.S. Dealers for Engine and Transmission Assembly Replacement Under Warranty, Policy or Customer Enthusiasm and information on Submission of Warranty Transaction in Global Warranty Management.
120604003A — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated, Reduced Engine Power Message Displayed, DTC P2135 Set
13-08-116-001A — POWER TRAIN
This technical bulletin provides a procedure on aftermarket ALSL or DLC devices causing multiple issues due to suspected tampering.
08-02-35-003 — STEERING:COLUMN
EI-08116 - NOISE/LOOSENESS IN STEERING COLUMN. *PE UPDATED 2/17/10. *PE
08-278 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
CHEVROLET SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. LOSS OF AIR CONDITIONING-REMOVE CONDENSER SHIELD. VEHICLE MAY HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE CENTER RETAINING FEATURES OF THE AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSER SHIELD CAN RUB AGAINST THE CONDENSER TUBING. CSC WAS RECEIVED. *PE
PIT-4659 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:SHIFT PATTERN INDICATOR
GMC: UNABLE TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE OUT OF PARK. HAPPENS IF THE RT TRN/SIG FUSE #11 IN THE IP FUSE BLOCK IS OPEN. *PE
07290 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
CHEVROLET PONTIAC SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. EMISSION SYSTEM - INCORRECT FUEL SENDER HARNESS CONNECTOR PLUGS. CSC WAS RECEIVED. *NJ
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET EQUINOX
- 2005 CHEVROLET EQUINOX — 950 complaints
- 2006 CHEVROLET EQUINOX — 950 complaints
- 2007 CHEVROLET EQUINOX — 947 complaints
- 2008 CHEVROLET EQUINOX (current)
- 2009 CHEVROLET EQUINOX — 150 complaints
- 2010 CHEVROLET EQUINOX — 1,113 complaints
- 2011 CHEVROLET EQUINOX — 1,132 complaints
- 2012 CHEVROLET EQUINOX — 939 complaints
- 2013 CHEVROLET EQUINOX — 979 complaints
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