Chevrolet · Equinox · 2008
2008 Chevrolet Equinox
0
Recalls
370
Complaints
N/A
NCAP overall
The 2008 Chevrolet Equinox has no recalls and 370 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Most frequent stored component label: air bags (71 reports).
Stored NHTSA configuration: 2008 Chevrolet Equinox 4-DR. NCAP Vehicle ID: 2568
Ratings describe one stored NHTSA configuration, not every trim, body style or drivetrain for this model year. How this configuration is selected
Source: NHTSA Public Records
NHTSA source checks for this vehicle year
- Complaints
- Separate successful check not recorded.
- Recalls
- Separate successful check not recorded.
- Safety ratings
- Separate successful check not recorded.
- Investigations
- Separate successful check not recorded.
- Manufacturer communications
- Separate successful check not recorded.
Checks are recorded separately for each dataset, not for the whole page. Dates use UTC. A missing check date does not mean no records exist.
Vehicle import recorded: Apr 28, 2026. This is the stored import date, not confirmation that every source was successfully refreshed.
Research Context
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 frequent complete stored component label is air bags with 71 reported complaints.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to see whether the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox reports cluster around one repeated symptom or spread across multiple systems.
- Review the recall section even if the total is smaller, because a limited number of recalls can still point to meaningful safety actions.
- This page is primarily a complaints-and-recalls research surface, so compare nearby model years before treating the complaint total as a standalone verdict.
Key Takeaways
- The 2008 Chevrolet Equinox currently shows no active NHTSA recalls listed on this page and 370 owner-reported complaints.
- This page currently shows no linked NHTSA investigations.
- This page reflects complaint volume, recall history, and NHTSA test data, but it does not diagnose causes or rank reliability by itself.
- Safety data currently shows no overall NHTSA safety rating in our current dataset.
- The most frequent complete stored component labels on this page are air bags (71), fuel/propulsion system (32), steering (24).
- Vehicle
- 2008 Chevrolet Equinox
- Recalls
- 0
- Complaints
- 370
- Stored Configuration Overall Rating
- Not available in this dataset
How to Interpret This Page
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.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
NHTSA Configuration Test Results
Stored NHTSA configuration: 2008 Chevrolet Equinox 4-DR. NCAP Vehicle ID: 2568
Ratings describe one stored NHTSA configuration, not every trim, body style or drivetrain for this model year. How this configuration is selected
No overall score is available in our current dataset. The individual results below are not a combined safety rating; compare vehicles within the same test program and model year.
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
No rollover risk estimate available in this dataset
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: NoLane Departure Warning: No
Owner Complaints
370 totalENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Aug 20, 2025
Head gasket failure as well as intake manifold
POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE
May 1, 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 an...
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Dec 14, 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...
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Dec 21, 2023
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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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Oct 19, 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 fro...
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SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 23, 2023
Brakes stopped working while vehicle was in drive. I had to use emergency brake to get it to stop.
STRUCTURE
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. T...
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 1, 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 th...
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AIR BAGS
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.
Showing 10 recent complaints from 370 total
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox have?
The 2008 Chevrolet Equinox has 0 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox?
NHTSA has received 370 owner-reported complaints for the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox?
An overall NHTSA safety rating is not available in our current dataset for the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox. Individual crash-test results may still be available.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox?
The most frequent complete stored component labels for the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox are air bags (71 reports), fuel/propulsion system (32 reports), steering (24 reports). These are exact-label counts, not broader component-group totals or confirmed defects.
Does the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox have any recalls?
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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