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2008 Chevrolet Equinox Structure Problems

Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2008 Chevrolet Equinox has 28 NHTSA structure complaints and 0 structure-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

28

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Structure Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 30, 2023STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the front driver's and passenger'...
Jul 3, 2019STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINEAPRIL 26, 2019 THE ENGINE IN MY 2008 CHEVY EQUINOX SPORT LOCKED UP. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO MIDWEST...
Sep 21, 2018STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL TIRE SHOP FOR...
Jan 10, 2018STRUCTUREMY 2008 CHEVY EQUINOX PAINT IS PEELING ABOVE THE PASSENGER WINDOWS ON BOTH SIDES AND PEELING DOWN TO...
Aug 5, 2017STRUCTUREPART ON LIFTGATE ABOVE WINDOW AND BELOW THE BREAK LIGHT POPPED OFF. ENTIRE GM PART NEEDS TO BE ORDE...
Feb 17, 2017STRUCTUREDASHBOARD CRACKING , THE DASHBOARD IS ALSO CRACKING INTO THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG AREA
Jan 15, 2017STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHERMY WIFE WAS AT WORK DURING A THUNDERSTORM. WENT TO THE CAR TO LEAVE AND NOTICED THAT THE FRONT FLOOR...
Dec 20, 2016STRUCTUREOUR 2008 EQUINOX PAINT HAS STARTED TO PEEL ON THE TOP. WE NOTICE A SPOT A WEEK AGO AND NOW IT IS ABO...
Jul 1, 2016STRUCTURETHE PAINT ON MY VEHICLE BUBBLED UP AND PEEL OFF. THE PAINT CONTINUE TO CHIP AWAY AND RUST.
Feb 20, 2015STRUCTUREWHITE PAINT BEGAN PEELING OFF BACK RIGHT CORNER OF VEHICLE OVERNIGHT. WHEN PARKED, PAINT WAS FINE- N...
Feb 7, 2015STRUCTURETHE PAINT ON BOTH THE PASSENGER AND DRIVERS SIDE IS PEELING OFF. IT ISN'T HAPPENING A LITTLE AT A T...
Jan 6, 2015STRUCTUREPAINT COMING OFF CAR FOR NO REASON. *TR
Nov 18, 2014STRUCTUREPAINTING FALLING OFF METAL ON PASSENGER SIDE. *TR
Jun 30, 2014STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESDRIVER AND PASSENGER DOOR LOCKS NON RESPONSIVE TO KEY FOB OR ELECTRONIC LOCK CONTROL. EXTREMELY HOT...
May 27, 2014STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TAILGATE WAS DIFFICULT TO...
Jan 16, 2014STRUCTUREI LEFT MY DENTIST IN THE MORNING OF THURS 2-16-2013 AND PROCEEDED TO WALGREENS AND TRIED TO GET OUT ...
Jan 9, 2014STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE NOTICED THAT THE PAINT ON...
Mar 1, 2013STRUCTUREPAINT IS FALLING OFF PAINT SHOP SAID IT IS ORANGE PEEL A FACTORY DEFECT. *TR
Jan 1, 2013STRUCTUREI BROUGHT MY VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED IT FROM DO TO PAINT PEELING AND FALLIN...
Dec 1, 2012STRUCTUREINTERIOR PLASTIC DOOR HANDLE MECHANISMS ARE BREAKING AND BROKEN. GIVEN THE FACT THAT WE CANNOT EXIT...

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