2008 Chevrolet Equinox

No recalls on record for this model year.

• Power train, structureFiled Oct 25, 2025

  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

  Incident May 1, 2025

• Engine, fuel/propulsion systemFiled Aug 28, 2025

  Head gasket failure as well as intake manifold

  Incident Aug 20, 2025

• Fuel system, gasolineFiled Dec 17, 2024

  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.

  Incident Dec 14, 2024

• Unknown or otherFiled Jul 4, 2024

  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

  Incident Jul 4, 2024

• Fuel system, gasolineFiled Feb 6, 2024

  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.

  Incident Dec 21, 2023

• Fuel system, gasolineFiled Nov 2, 2023

  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.

  Incident Oct 19, 2023

• Service brakesFiled Aug 23, 2023

  Brakes stopped working while vehicle was in drive. I had to use emergency brake to get it to stop.

  Incident Aug 23, 2023

• Service brakesFiled May 1, 2023

  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.

  Incident Oct 11, 2022

• Wheels, fuel/propulsion systemFiled Apr 23, 2023

  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 will not allow for key to be removed, lug nuts have somehow become "swollen" and the dealership could not remove them in order to do a rotation, there is no protection plate under the vehicle causing easy access to vital items, the AC (for the third time since I got the car a year ago) has mysteriously stopped working, the fan motor continues to run for approximately 35 minutes after the vehicle has been turned off, fuel injectors are clogged (second time and I have already had this issue cleaned), headlights have collected water on inside, there is no rubber hose barrier(s) for any door, the hood, the hatch, the door windows, charging outlets are loosely fitted and do not add life to my electronics(they are for whatever reason being drained), the entire underside of the vehicle has become damaged, has begun to rust and bolts/plugs/other vital components have needed to be replaced once again due to there being no protection for the underside of the vehicle. These are just the components that I can think of off the top of my head!

  Incident Mar 10, 2022

• StructureFiled Mar 30, 2023

  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.

  Incident Mar 30, 2023

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  • Electrical systemFiled Jan 5, 2023

    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 then backed all the way off and been able to remove the key. (It has been ongoing for some time but my father has been just dealing with it.)

    Incident Jan 1, 2023

  • Air bagsFiled Dec 29, 2022

    I believe the Airbags on 08 Equinox's need recalled. I currently have an airbag light on and would like it fixed.

    Incident Dec 29, 2022

  • Power trainFiled Mar 18, 2022

    Transmission Control Module is a known problem on these vehicles. When it fails, it causes a failure in the clutch wave plate resulting in a catastrophic failure in the transmission. I believe this problem is a safety issue and needs to be reported to GM Motor Corporation!!! I am currently experiencing the delayed shifting from park to drive. On some occasions, the vehicle drops into limp mode and will not go over 15 mph. It occurs at random times and when it does, it will downshift violently almost to the point of over-running the engine. It is a real safety hazard and needs a recall!!!!!

    Incident Mar 18, 2022

  • Air bagsFiled Jan 4, 2022

    The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the airbag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 73,000.

    Incident Dec 1, 2021

  • Fuel/propulsion systemFiled Oct 21, 2021

    I could smell gas Took it in for inspection it has not been fixed yet so we know it’s something to do with the fuel and the mechanic said if you drive it could blow up

    Incident Sep 2, 2021

  • EngineFiled Jun 20, 2021

    The car overheats within a very few minutes. Faster when idelling at a stop light or sign waiting to enter a busy street. I have replaced the thermostat, water pump, temperature sensor, antifreeze (with GM antifreeze) after flushing out the radiator, and it still gets hot. The dashboard heat gauge is not working but the warning “ENGINE HOT. AC OFF” flashes all the time. We took the thermostat out so the coolent could circulate while the weather is warm. I am aware that the computer in the car has been replaced at least once and I think it may be malfunctioning now. I have an appointment with the Service Dept at McLaughlin Chevrolet dealer in Milwaukie Oregon on Tuesday June 22, 2021. I hope they will check the compression on the chambers and the computer. I want them to replace the sensor, thermostat, water pump and radiator cap with GM parts. I am slow income 80 years old grandma who helps her single daughter who works full time take care of her kids. I need to have a dependable car and I worry that if the computer does like first one did, we will get stranded on the freeway with a completely dead vehicle. Please let me know if there is any help with the expense of making it safe to drive.

    Incident May 3, 2021

  • Air bagsFiled Apr 1, 2021

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO COLE CHEVY BUICK GMC CADILLAC (1156 BIG LAUREL HWY, BLUEFIELD, WV 24701) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH THE PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE NEEDING TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT UNDER RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 86,400.

    Incident Mar 23, 2021

  • Air bagsFiled Feb 13, 2021

    CODE B0081 PASSENGER PRESENCE MODULE ERRATIC. SEEMS LIKE A COMMON PROBLEM CAUSED BY FAULTY DESIGN.

    Incident Feb 13, 2021

  • Suspension, engineFiled Oct 18, 2020

    THE WHEEL TRANSFER CASE LEAKING AND ENGINE LIGHT ON. PULLING LOTS OF DIFFERENT CODES. TIMING CHAIN IS AFFECTED AND NOT 100% SURE IF IT'S ALSO THOSE OTHER CODES.

    Incident Apr 17, 2020

  • Electrical systemFiled Oct 18, 2020

    WHILE DRIVING MY HEADLIGHTS KEEP RANDOMLY SHUTTING OFF WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. WHEN I TRY TO TURN THE KNOB TO TURN THEM BACK ON NOTHING HAPPENS. I HAVE TO TURN THE CAR COMPLETELY OFF AND START IT AGAIN. AND ALSO WHEN I PRESS MY LOCK BUTTON THE CAR STARTS UP WITH NO KEY.

    Incident Oct 17, 2020

  • Power trainFiled Aug 11, 2020

    HAD TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION ON VEHICLE I HAVE HEARD MULTIPLE OTHER PEOPLE HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THESE TRANNYS

    Incident Nov 14, 2018

  • Vehicle speed control, electronic stability control (ESC), service brakesFiled Jul 8, 2020

    THE BRAKE SYSTEM LOCKS AND OVERHEAT. EVEN WHEN NEW PARTS ARE PUT ON .AFTER 10 MIN OF DRIVING OLD PROBLEMS DUE EXIST. FROM BRAKE CALIPER TO BRAKE LINE TO BRAKE BOOSTER CHANGED

    Incident Jul 1, 2020

  • Electronic stability control (ESC)Filed Apr 29, 2020

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 20-30 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE SHUDDERED WITH THE STABILITRAC AND AWD OFF WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED TO THE FLOORBOARD TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND ON AND OPERATED AS INTENDED. ADDITIONALLY, WHILE DRIVING WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE LOSS MOTIVE POWER WITH SEVERAL UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE REAR WHEEL BEARING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,000.

    Incident Apr 7, 2018

  • Air bagsFiled Apr 9, 2020

    SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AT APPROX 65,000 MILES. HAD VEHICLE SCANNED, COULD POSSIBLY BE PASS SIDE SEAT SENSOR BUT NOT 100% SURE. RESEARCH SHOWS THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM, HIGH COST, RECALL WAS ISSUED TO VEHICLES UP TO 2007 MODELYEAR. THERE NEEDS TO BE RECALL ISSUED FOR MODEL YEAR 2008 ALSO!!

    Incident Jun 1, 2019

  • Steering, suspensionFiled Mar 26, 2020

    2008 CHEVROLET EQUINOX SPORT MAKES A LOUD POPPING/CLUNKING NOISE IN THE FRONT END WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS. IT ALSO POPS LOUD WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. WHEN I AM DRIVING ON STRAIGHT AND SMOOTH ROADS, THERE IS NO ISSUE WHATSOEVER. I HAVE TAKEN MY VEHICLE TO FOUR DIFFERENT SHOPS AND HAD IT LOOKED AT BY EIGHT DIFFERENT MECHANICS AND NO ONE CAN FIGURE OUT THE PROBLEM. THIS NEEDS TO BE FIXED BY GENERAL MOTORS IMMEDIATELY! I STRONGLY FEEL THAT THIS CAN BECOME A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE.

    Incident Jan 5, 2020

  • Air bagsFiled Mar 19, 2020

    SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON - CAN'T GET ANY INFORMATION, HOWEVER, RESEARCH SHOWS THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM, HIGH COST, RECALL WAS ISSUED TO VEHICLES UP TO 2007. THERE NEEDS TO BE AT LEAST A 2008 RECALL ISSUED.

    Incident Mar 19, 2020

  • Electronic stability control (ESC)Filed Mar 8, 2020

    CAN'T DISABLE TRACTION OR STABILITY CONTROL WON'T LET ME GO OVER 50 MPH ON HIGHWAY OR IN TOWN STREETS BRAKES BURNT TO NOTHING LEFT AND BRAKE HOSE MELTED CLOSE ALMOST CAUSED A FIRE AND HAD TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE BRAKE SYSTEM ON BOTH FRONT TIRES. USE CRUISE CONTROL TO DRIVE AFTER GOING 40 MPH TO GET TO 70 MPH ON HIGHWAY ONLY WAY TO GET TO 70 MPH WITHOUT USING GAS PETAL OR BRAKE SO THE STABILITY CONTROL WOULD NOT ENGAGE. SLOWED DOWN BY TURNING OFF CRUISE CONTROL UNLESS I HAD TO STOP AT A RED LIGHT THEN I USED THE BRAKE PETAL THEN AFTER A FEW MINUTES LATER STABILITY CONTROL ENGAGED THEN HAD TO PULL OVER AND TURNED OFF VEHICLE WAIT A FEW MINUTES THEN RESTART VEHICLE PRESS BRAKES TO RELEASE THEN GOT BACK ON ROAD AND REPEAT .

    Incident Mar 7, 2020

  • Structure, engineFireFiled Oct 2, 2019

    APRIL 26, 2019 THE ENGINE IN MY 2008 CHEVY EQUINOX SPORT LOCKED UP. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO MIDWEST TIRE & AUTO IN THE CICERO,IL FOR ENGINE REPLACEMENT. A WEEK AFTER RETRIEVING MY SUV ON JUNE 20,2019 FROM THE SHOP IT HAD AN EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL AND POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK AND IT CAUGHT FIRE. WHILE THE OCCUPANCY OF MY WIFE AND 3 CHILDREN AGES 7,4, AND 2 WERE WITHIN 11 MILES OF TRAVEL FROM OUR RESIDENCE ALONG THE HIGHWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT RECOGNIZABLE FROM THE INTERIOR, FROM FRONT TO CENTER OF THE VEHICLE'S BODY IT WAS A GRAYISH COLOR. SHOWING THE FIRE'S INTENSITY.

    Incident Jul 3, 2019

  • Air bagsFiled Sep 16, 2019

    THE SENSOR FOR THE PASSENGER AIR BAG IS FAULT AND HAS TURNED OFF THE PASSENGER AIR BAG MANY TIMES WITH MY HUSBAND IN THE SEAT NEXT TO ME WITH THE VEHICLE IN MOTION ON CITY STREETS, HIGHWAYS, AND INTERSTATES. I FEAR IT WILL TURN OFF AND WE WILL GET INTO AN ACCIDENT PUTTING HIS LIFE IN UNNECESSARY DANGER. THIS HAS BEEN A WELL REPORTED INCIDENT TO THE MANUFACTURER BY MANY INDIVIDUALS AND THE 2007 MODEL HAD A RECALL IN PLACE. THERE IS NO REASON THE 2008 MODEL SHOULD NOT ALSO HAVE THAT RECALL.

    Incident Sep 13, 2019

  • Air bagsFiled Aug 28, 2019

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SPITZER CHEVROLET NORTHFIELD (333 E AURORA RD, NORTHFIELD, OH 44067, 440-499-7900) WHERE IT WAS SPECULATED THAT THERE COULD BE A SENSOR MALFUNCTION ON THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS PROVIDED A COST ESTIMATE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 62,700.

    Incident Jul 28, 2019

  • Fuel/propulsion systemFiled Aug 7, 2019

    VERY STRONG FUEL/GASOLINE SMELL IN AND AROUND VEHICLE. SOME FUEL DRIPPING FROM ABOVE FUEL TANK AREA. HAD THE VEHICLE DIAGNOSED AT LOCAL MECHANIC. HE STATED THAT THE FUEL LINE ON THE MAIN FUEL PUMP IS CRACKED/DAMAGED.

    Incident Aug 1, 2019

  • Fuel/propulsion systemFiled Aug 3, 2019

    A STRONG SMELL OF GAS COMING FROM THE LEFT REAR OF CAR, TOOK IT TO A AUTO SERVICE STATION THERE WHEN IT WAS CHECKED THE SERVICE PEOPLE FOUND THAT THE FUEL LINE ROTTED AT ONE OF CONNECTIONS AND IT STARTED TO LEAK, AFTER I HAD IT REPLACED I TOLD ME THE CAR WAS OUT OF WARRENTY AND THEY COULD NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT.

    Incident Nov 2, 2017

  • SuspensionFiled Jul 15, 2019

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS FAILED TO OPERATE. WHILE DRIVING, A GROANING SOUND WAS GETTING LOUDER COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT DROVE TO CLIFF ANSCHUETZ CHEVROLET (LOCATED AT 1074 US 23 N, ALPENA, MI 49707, (989) 884-0576) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BEARINGS FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED THREE TIMES AND THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED EACH TIME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 9-5-297162112. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL BEARING FAILED AT 67,697 MILES AND THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE FAILED AT 70,495 MILES. *BF *TR

    Incident Jul 10, 2012

  • Electronic stability control (ESC)Filed Jul 1, 2019

    WHEN DRIVING MY CAR AT ANY TIME THE FOLLOWING LIGHTS WILL COME ON: ABS / SERVICE STABILITRAK / ALL WHEEL DIVE - OFF / SERVICE TRACTION CONTOL. ALSO WHEN DRIVING YOU MAY SEE THE BRAKE LIGHT COME ON AND MY FOOT WOULD NOT BE ON THE BRAKE. WHEN HITTING THE BRAKE I WILL HEAR WHAT SEEMS LIKE A GRINDING NOTICE. I HAVE HAD BRAKES CHECK AND BRAKES AND ROTOR ON BACK RIGHT WHEELS REPLACE AND STILL HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. CAR DEALERSHIP DOES NOT SEEM TO KNOW WHAT TO DO. SECOND TIME IN SERVICE. ONE TIME I HAD JUST PULLED OFF AND HEARD THIS LOUD GRINDING/ SCRAPING NOISE. IT IS FRIGHTENING . MILEAGE IS 63830 CAN HAPPEN ON CITY STREET OR HIGHWAY THIS HAS HAPPEN A NUMBER OF TIMES. WITH SPEED AS LOW AS 25 OR 60.MPH

    Incident Jun 3, 2019

  • Air bags, fuel/propulsion system, visibility/wiperFiled May 3, 2019

    MY DEFROST DOESN'T WORK NOR DOES MY HEAT AND EVERY TIME I PUT GAS IN THE TRUCK IT DOESN'T WANT TO START UP RIGHT AWAY. IT'S DANGEROUS TO DRIVE AND I CAN'T SEE OUT MY WINDOWS I LIVE IN WISCONSIN. I'VE HAD MY BEND DOOR AND ACTUATOR FIXED TWICE EVEN HAD ALL MY FLUIDS DRAINED AND REFILLED. IT DOESN'T HEAT UP THE TRUCK AT ALL EVEN WITHOUT DEFROST ON I STILL GET COLD AIR NO MATTER THE SETTING AND SERVICE AIR BAG HAS BEEN POPPING UP SINCE IVE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE

    Incident Jan 12, 2019

  • Electrical systemFiled Apr 11, 2019

    THE IGNITION LOCKS UP WHEN SHUTTING THE VEHICLE OFF. IT WON'T LET THE KEY TURN THE WHOLE WAY OFF AND LOCKS IT IN PLACE FOR ANYWHERE FROM A MINUTE TO 5 MINUTES. SOMETIMES IF YOU SLAM THE SHIFTER IN PARK IT WILL RELEASE BUT NOT ALWAYS.

    Incident Mar 28, 2018

  • Air bagsFiled Mar 4, 2019

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED AN UNKNOWN RECALL NOTIFICATION REGARDING THE AIR BAGS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. HALL CHEVROLET NEWPORT NEWS (12896 JEFFERSON AVE, NEWPORT NEWS, VA 23608, (888) 320-6072) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

    Incident Mar 1, 2019

  • Fuel/propulsion systemFiled Feb 10, 2019

    FUEL LEAKING FROM THE TOP FRONT LEFT SIDE OF FUEL TANK.

    Incident Feb 10, 2019

  • Fuel/propulsion systemFiled Dec 21, 2018

    FIRST THERE WAS SMELL IN DRIVER SIDE BACK PASSENGER SEAT. THEN THE SMELL GOT STRONGER OUTSIDE CAR, RIGHT DRIVER WHEEL WELL. TOOK TO MY MECHANIC FOR OVER 20 YEARS AND HE VERIFIED SMELL AND WAS ABLE TO STICK HIS HAND UP AND FEEL WET SPOT ON TOP/ SIDE OF GAS TANK. BOTH WITH CAR IN MOTION AND STOPPED. THE 2007 EQUINOX HAS A RECALL FOR THE EXACT SAME COMPLAINT, GAS SMELL IN DRIVER SIDE PASSENGER SEAT AND WHEEL WELL. I CALLED CHEVROLET AND THERE IS A NOTICE BUT NO RECALL. THEY ARE USING THE SAME PLASTIC PART ON THE BOTH CARS AND THE PART MAY DETERIORATE OR DEFECTIVE ON BOTH YEARS.

    Incident Nov 6, 2018

  • Fuel/propulsion systemFiled Dec 3, 2018

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE FUEL SYSTEM FAILED AND A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL ENTERED THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEAVY ODOR OF FUEL WAS POIGNANT NEAR THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL LEAKED ONTO THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK AFTER AN INDEPENDENT ASSESSMENT. A DEALER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 74,000.

    Incident Nov 30, 2018

  • Unknown or otherFiled Nov 20, 2018

    DOOR HANDLES KEEP BREAKING

    Incident Oct 11, 2018

  • Steering, vehicle speed control, electronic stability control (ESC)Filed Nov 6, 2018

    I BOUGHT MY EQUINOX USED IN 2015 WITH 87,000. SINCE HAVING IT, I'VE REPLACED THE TIRE VALVE SENSORS (BROKE AGAIN). I WAS TOLD THAT FIXING THEM ARE A WASTE OF TIME AND MONEY BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTINUE TO MALFUNCTION. I'VE REPLACED TURN SIGNAL HANDLE. A MONTH LATER, I HAVE TO MANUALLY TURN OFF MY TURNING SIGNALS NO MATTER HOW SHARP OR WIDE MY TURNS ARE. SINCE I FIRST GOT MY VEHICLE, MY STABILITY TRACTION SERVICE LIGHT, I THINK THE ABS LIGHT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT POPS ON. CAN'T TAKE TO MECHANIC DUE TO THE ISSUES NOT BEING CONSTANT. ONCE I CAUGHT ENGINE LIGHT ON,IT WAS A EGR VALVE, REPLACED THAT. ISSUE CONTINUES. WHEN I TRY TO ACCELERATE QUICKLY, MY VEHICLE SEEMS TO HESITATE AND/OR STALL.

    Incident Dec 1, 2015

  • StructureFiled Oct 29, 2018

    I BROUGHT MY VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED IT FROM DO TO PAINT PEELING AND FALLING TO THE GROUND BACK AROUND 2013 I SEE NOW MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS WITH THIS YEARS VEHICLE. IT HAS IT METAL EXPOSED AND I LOVE MY EQUINOX BUT I'M NOT LIKING IT MORE EACH DAY DO TO SIDE BACK PANELS PEELING ON BOTH SIDES IT DEFECTED MY 2008 CHEVY EQUINOX HAS ALWAYS BEEN PLACED IN THE GARAGE

    Incident Jan 1, 2013

  • Visibility/wiperFiled Oct 19, 2018

    WHEN I PUT MY EQUINOX IN GEAR AND GO, YOU HEAR LIKE A WATER WASHING IN THE DASH. MY WINDSHIELD AND DRIVES WINDOWS FOG UP WHILE I HAVE MY HEAT, OR DEFROST ON DRIVING.

    Incident Oct 19, 2018

  • Fuel/propulsion systemFiled Oct 16, 2018

    TAKATA RECALL- I STARTED SMELLING GASOLINE A COUPLE OF DAYS AGO AND IT SEEMS LIKE GAS IS LEAKING ABOVE THE GAS TANK ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. I AM CONCERNED BECAUSE THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND MY CAR MAY CATCH ON FIRE WHILE I AM DRIVING. NEED TO KNOW IF THIS IS A RECALL. WHEN I FIRST SMELLED IT, I WAS PARKED AT THE STORE BUT NOW I SMELL IT WHILE DRIVING AND WHILE IT IS PARKED!!

    Incident Oct 14, 2018

  • StructureFiled Sep 21, 2018

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL TIRE SHOP FOR NEW TIRES AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRAME UNDER THE VEHICLE WAS RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JOHN JONES CHEVROLET BUICK CADILLAC OF SALEM (1450 IN-60, SALEM, IN 47167, (812) 883-3081) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD NO WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 160,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

    Incident Sep 21, 2018

  • StructureFiled Jul 31, 2018

    THE PAINT ON MY VEHICLE BUBBLED UP AND PEEL OFF. THE PAINT CONTINUE TO CHIP AWAY AND RUST.

    Incident Jul 1, 2016

  • Electronic stability control (ESC), traction control systemFiled Jul 11, 2018

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE SERVICE TRACTION STABILIZER WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 76,120.

    Incident Jul 10, 2018

  • Air bags, seat beltsFiled Jun 8, 2018

    PASSENGER-SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR DOESN'T GO ON OR GOES ON AND OFF WHILE IN CAR DRIVING OR STATIONARY. LOOKS LIKE THIS IS THE SAME ISSUE FROM THE 2007 RECALL, BUT NOT EXTENDED TO THE 2008. HAVEN'T TAKEN IT TO A DEALERSHIP YET BUT SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM. THIS PROBLEM STARTED AROUND 80,000 MILES. THE AIRBAG SENSOR INDICATOR SAYS SERVICE AIRBAG ALL THE TIME AND THE SEATBELT INDICATOR FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE IS ON ALL THE TIME WHETHER THE SEATBELT IS ON OR NOT

    Incident Mar 1, 2016

  • EngineFiled May 16, 2018

    I WAS DRIVING VEHICLE WHICH HAS 32,650 MILES ON IT AND ALL OF A SUDDEN IT STARTED JERKING, AS IT SOMEONE WAS PUMPING THE BRAKE PEDAL AT A SPEED OF 45 TO 50 DURING ACCELERATION! I AM A HEART TRANSPLANT SURVIVOR OF 15 YRS AND DID NO NEED TO BE PUT THROUGH THIS KIND OF SCARE! I DUG THROUGH SOME PAPERS AND FOUND AN EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR THIS ISSUE THAT STATED NOT TO BRING IT IN UNTIL IT STARTED TO DO THIS. OF COURSE THE TIME OF THE EXTENDED WARRANTY RAN OUT AND CHEVY WOULD NOT HONOR THE WARRANTY AND REPAIR THEIR MISTAKE! I INHERITED THIS VEHICLE FROM MY MOTHER IN 2015 WITH 29,000 MILE ON IT! I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY THEY CAN GET AWAY WITH RELEASING THIS VEHICLE TO THE PUBLIC WITH THIS ISSUE THAT MAY OR MAY NOT HAPPEN! THEY SHOULD HAVE STEPPED UP AND REPAIRED THESE VEHICLES BEFORE THIS COULD HAPPEN. THE CAUSE OF THIS MALFUNCTION WAS A CRACKED SPARK PLUG OF THE THIRD CYLINDER! WILL NEVER BY A GM PRODUCT! I WAS CONTACTED BY CHEVROLET AND BECAUSE IT HAD OVER 19,500 MILES THEY WOULD NOT REIMBURSE FOR REPAIRS! THEY REPLIED THT THEY CARE ABOUT THEIR CUSTOMERS SAFETY, HOW WHEN THEY CAN LET SOMETHING LIKE THIS OUT INTO THE PUBLIC.

    Incident May 2, 2018