MYRModel Year Report

2008 Chevrolet Equinox

● Typical for this model
2008 Chevrolet Equinox
BUILT 2026-08-02

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: 780 complaints 2011 2012: 682 complaints 2013: 747 complaints 2014: 543 complaints 2014 2015: 678 complaints 2016: 391 complaints 2017: 270 complaints 2017 2018: 388 complaints 2019: 290 complaints 2020: 291 complaints 2020 2021: 86 complaints 2022: 153 complaints 2023: 85 complaints 2023 2024: 65 complaints 2025: 206 complaints 2026: 53 complaints 2026
2008: 370 complaints
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YearComplaints
2005638
2006695
2007685
2008370
200994
2010784
2011780
2012682
2013747
2014543
2015678
2016391
2017270
2018388
2019290
2020291
202186
2022153
202385
202465
2025206
202653

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 29%

29% of complaints: air bags — 108 distinct reports on file.

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

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 17%

17% of complaints: electrical system — 64 distinct reports on file.

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

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) 12%

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

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

STEERING 12%

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

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

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 (108 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (64 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electronic stability control (esc) issues (46 reports on file for this year).
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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 29% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.