Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data
Data refreshed
Our database contains 370 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox, most frequently naming the airbags, electrical and driver assistance categories. 970 manufacturer communications are on file.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
When owners filed reports about this model year
| Month | Complaints filed | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | 6 | 268 |
| Aug 2016 | 4 | 272 |
| Sep 2016 | 3 | 275 |
| Oct 2016 | 2 | 277 |
| Nov 2016 | 4 | 281 |
| Dec 2016 | 3 | 284 |
| Jan 2017 | 3 | 287 |
| Feb 2017 | 2 | 289 |
| Mar 2017 | 1 | 290 |
| Apr 2017 | 1 | 291 |
| May 2017 | 1 | 292 |
| Jun 2017 | 3 | 295 |
| Jul 2017 | 3 | 298 |
| Aug 2017 | 5 | 303 |
| Sep 2017 | 4 | 307 |
| Oct 2017 | 4 | 311 |
| Nov 2017 | 2 | 313 |
| Dec 2017 | 2 | 315 |
| Jan 2018 | 2 | 317 |
| Feb 2018 | 1 | 318 |
| Mar 2018 | 1 | 319 |
| Apr 2018 | 1 | 320 |
| May 2018 | 1 | 321 |
| Jun 2018 | 1 | 322 |
| Jul 2018 | 2 | 324 |
| Sep 2018 | 1 | 325 |
| Oct 2018 | 3 | 328 |
| Nov 2018 | 2 | 330 |
| Dec 2018 | 2 | 332 |
| Feb 2019 | 1 | 333 |
| Mar 2019 | 1 | 334 |
| Apr 2019 | 1 | 335 |
| May 2019 | 1 | 336 |
| Jul 2019 | 2 | 338 |
| Aug 2019 | 3 | 341 |
| Sep 2019 | 1 | 342 |
| Oct 2019 | 1 | 343 |
| Mar 2020 | 3 | 346 |
| Apr 2020 | 2 | 348 |
| Jul 2020 | 1 | 349 |
| Aug 2020 | 1 | 350 |
| Oct 2020 | 2 | 352 |
| Feb 2021 | 1 | 353 |
| Apr 2021 | 1 | 354 |
| Jun 2021 | 1 | 355 |
| Oct 2021 | 1 | 356 |
| Jan 2022 | 1 | 357 |
| Mar 2022 | 1 | 358 |
| Dec 2022 | 1 | 359 |
| Jan 2023 | 1 | 360 |
| Mar 2023 | 1 | 361 |
| Apr 2023 | 1 | 362 |
| May 2023 | 1 | 363 |
| Aug 2023 | 1 | 364 |
| Nov 2023 | 1 | 365 |
| Feb 2024 | 1 | 366 |
| Jul 2024 | 1 | 367 |
| Dec 2024 | 1 | 368 |
| Aug 2025 | 1 | 369 |
| Oct 2025 | 1 | 370 |
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
No recalls in our database for this model year
That does not guarantee a specific vehicle is unaffected — recalls are issued against VINs, and new campaigns are announced regularly. Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov.
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
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.
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
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 local dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the gasoline odor inside the cabin of the vehicle was constant. The contact became aware that there was a small puddle of fuel on the passenger side rear tire underneath the vehicle. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.
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 for a diagnostic test. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.
Brakes stopped working while vehicle was in drive. I had to use emergency brake to get it to stop.
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.
A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.
New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH
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/or C0775.
This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
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.
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.
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.
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.
Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations | Issue Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2026 | 58 | 1 | 0 | 49.0 |
| 2025 | 212 | 0 | 0 | 43.6 |
| 2024 | 71 | 1 | 0 | 51.1 |
| 2023 | 91 | 3 | 0 | 55.9 |
| 2022 | 160 | 5 | 0 | 62.9 |
| 2021 | 88 | 4 | 0 | 58.7 |
| 2020 | 299 | 4 | 0 | 60.9 |
| 2019 | 295 | 4 | 0 | 59.1 |
| 2018 | 396 | 5 | 0 | 58.7 |
| 2017 | 271 | 0 | 0 | 47.8 |
| 2016 | 392 | 1 | 2 | 52.1 |
| 2015 | 679 | 2 | 2 | 55.4 |
| 2014 | 545 | 1 | 2 | 49.3 |
| 2013 | 749 | 2 | 0 | 47.6 |
| 2012 | 682 | 3 | 3 | 56.2 |
| 2011 | 781 | 3 | 3 | 57.1 |
| 2010 | 784 | 3 | 3 | 54.6 |
| 2009 | 94 | 0 | 0 | 36.9 |
| 2008Viewing | 370 | 0 | 0 | 33.5 |
| 2007 | 685 | 4 | 0 | 46.3 |
| 2006 | 695 | 0 | 0 | 34.3 |
| 2005 | 638 | 1 | 0 | 43.2 |
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.