Chevrolet · Equinox · 2008
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Recalls
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Not Rated
The 2008 Chevrolet Equinox has no recalls and 370 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Most reported issue: air bags (71 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
The 2008 Chevrolet Equinox page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is air bags with 71 reported complaints.
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
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Head gasket failure as well as intake manifold
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 an...
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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...
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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 eng...
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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 fro...
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Brakes stopped working while vehicle was in drive. I had to use emergency brake to get it to stop.
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. T...
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Occasionally, when finished driving and the key is turned towards the off position it will not fully turn back in order to pull the key out. It will shut off the engine but generally stops in approx. the accy position. If you restart the engine and drive a little more it has th...
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I believe the Airbags on 08 Equinox's need recalled. I currently have an airbag light on and would like it fixed.
Showing 10 recent complaints from 370 total
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The 2008 Chevrolet Equinox has 0 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
NHTSA has received 370 owner-reported complaints for the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox.
NHTSA has not published a safety rating for the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox.
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox are air bags (71 reports), fuel/propulsion system (32 reports), steering (24 reports).
NHTSA does not currently list any recalls on record for the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox. To verify the status of your specific vehicle, check nhtsa.gov/recalls with your VIN.
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