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2008 Chevrolet Equinox Fuel System Problems

Fuel System complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2008 Chevrolet Equinox has 9 NHTSA fuel system complaints and 0 fuel system-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox

Airbags
85
Electrical
58
Other
57
Steering
44
Structure
28
Engine
21
Lights
18
Powertrain
11
Visibility
10
Fuel System
9
Brakes
6
Latches & Locks
6
Suspension
5
Speed Control
5

9

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Fuel System Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Dec 14, 2024FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEThe contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that there was an abnormally strong fu...
Dec 21, 2023FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEThe contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while starting the vehicle and allowin...
Oct 19, 2023FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEThe contact's mother owns a 2008 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that upon turning off the veh...
Nov 3, 2016FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT NOTICED A VERY STRONG FUEL ODOR INSIDE TH...
Feb 18, 2016FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL,ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN TURNING ON THE VEHICLE, ...
Nov 25, 2013FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEMY 2008 CHEVY EQUINOX HAS A HEAVY GAS SMELL, THAT WHEN PARKED IN THE GARAGE, LEAVES A HEAVY ODOR OF ...
Aug 5, 2013FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINETHE FUEL RAIL DEVELOPED A PINPOINT LEAK RESULTING IN GAS BEING SPRAYED OUT OF THE SYSTEM AND INTO TH...
Jul 9, 2013FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEI BEGAN TO SMELL A STRONG GAS ODOR. THEN THE EQUINOX STARTED TO GIVE ME TROUBLE WHEN I STARTED IT UP...
Jun 18, 2012FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEGAS IS DRIPPING FROM THE FUEL TANK POSSIBLE EARLY DEFECTIVE PARTS. PREMATURE WORN PARTS ONLY 43000 ...

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