2008 Chevrolet Equinox recalls and problems

The 2008 Chevrolet Equinox has 0 recalls and 370 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is air bags.

2008 Chevrolet Equinox
Photo: 2008 Chevrolet Equinox by 2001FordRangerXLT, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2008 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Average complaint count among 23 Equinox model years — 12th most.

0recalls
370complaints
9crashes
1fires
12injuries
75,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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0 recalls

No recall campaigns on file.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2008: 8 complaints20082009: 5 complaints2010: 14 complaints20102011: 16 complaints2012: 24 complaints20122013: 38 complaints2014: 70 complaints2014702015: 55 complaints2016: 54 complaints20162017: 31 complaints2018: 17 complaints20182019: 11 complaints2020: 9 complaints20202021: 4 complaints2022: 3 complaints20222023: 6 complaints2024: 3 complaints20242025: 2 complaints20252

2008 vs. other Chevrolet Equinox years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2008. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox have recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

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

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention air bags (110), electrical system (65), electronic stability control (48). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.