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US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox.
Owner complaints (370)
Owners filed 370 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox (9 crashes, 1 fires, 12 injuries reported). Among 23 model years of this model, it ranks #12 for the most complaints (median 370).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 110 | |
| Electrical system | 65 | |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 46 | |
| Steering | 44 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 39 | |
| Structure | 33 | |
| Engine | 27 | |
| Exterior lighting | 22 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Chevrolet Equinox 4-DR. | – | – | – | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2008 Chevrolet Equinox version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equinox AWD 3.4 L Automatic 5-spd | 17 | 24 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Equinox AWD 3.6 L Automatic (S6) | 16 | 24 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Equinox FWD 3.4 L Automatic 5-spd | 17 | 24 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Equinox FWD 3.6 L Automatic (S6) | 16 | 24 | 19 | $3,550 |
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.