MYRModel Year Report

2008 Chevrolet Equinox

● Typical for this model
2008 Chevrolet Equinox
BUILT 2026-09-02

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Equinox Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2008 highlighted. 2005: 638 complaints 2005 2006: 695 complaints 2007: 685 complaints 2008: 370 complaints 2008 2009: 94 complaints 2010: 784 complaints 2011: 781 complaints 2011 2012: 682 complaints 2013: 749 complaints 2014: 546 complaints 2014 2015: 679 complaints 2016: 395 complaints 2017: 271 complaints 2017 2018: 401 complaints 2019: 300 complaints 2020: 303 complaints 2020 2021: 91 complaints 2022: 164 complaints 2023: 94 complaints 2023 2024: 73 complaints 2025: 217 complaints 2026: 63 complaints 2026
2008: 370 complaints
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YearComplaints
2005638
2006695
2007685
2008370
200994
2010784
2011781
2012682
2013749
2014546
2015679
2016395
2017271
2018401
2019300
2020303
202191
2022164
202394
202473
2025217
202663

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

AIR BAGS 30%

30% of complaints: air bags — 112 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.

CRASH INJURY
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I WAS INVOLVED IN AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT; I WAS HIT ON THE DRIVER SIDE, WHEN A DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO TURN LEFT IN FRONT OF ME AND AND THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171126

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SPIN OUT OF CONTROL AND IT CRASHED INTO A WALL. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20110819

Also filed under TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 18%

18% of complaints: electrical system — 66 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing switch and ignition.

CRASH INJURY
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STABILITY TRAC LIGHT CAME ON, LOST POWER STEERING, TOOK IT TO CHEVY DEALER, SAID LOW VOLTAGE CONDITION, REPLACED BATTERY, WORK FOR ABOUT A MONTH, SAME PROBLEM AGAIN. NOT THE BATTERY. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20130613

Also filed under ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) and STEERING

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) 12%

12% of complaints: electronic stability control (esc) — 46 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
STEERING 12%

12% of complaints: steering — 44 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 11%

11% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 39 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2008 Chevrolet Equinox — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (112 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (66 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electronic stability control (esc) issues (46 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.