2008 Chevrolet Equinox Electrical System Problems
- 62
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 62 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- drivers side · 9 records
- door lock · 8 records
- door locks · 8 records
- side door · 6 records
- stuck ignition · 6 records
- lock unlock · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 20 |
| 30–60k mi | 9 |
| 100–150k mi | 8 |
| 1–30k mi | 7 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Locks on car have got to where they may or may not lock or unlock. Not only very inconvenient to get in or out of car but could very well be a major safety issue in the event of a wreck and not able to get out. *tr
ODI 10680328
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Electrical door locks don't work , other equinox owners i talk to , have same problems. *js
ODI 10585384
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting
BAD WIRING HARNESS.
ODI 10852870
Electrical System · Engine
2008 chevrolet equinox engine shut off. Consumer would like to be reimbursed for repairs. *kb an internal fault code was found with the ecm.
ODI 10323087
Electrical System
I have a 2008 chevrolet equinox ltz purchased new. My complaint is similar to many of the reports by drivers involved in the gm recall on ignitions. Like them, i cannot remove my key from the ignition. Fortunately, my car has not stalled, but i wonder if that's next. When turn off my ignition, occasionally i must wait up to a minute for the ignition to release the key. I wait to hear a certain sound and then am able…
ODI 10568020
Electrical System
My key gets stuck in the ignition and i have to wait a couple of minutes before it releases so i can get it out. Sometimes once i start the car i can hear the key click several times. I have brought in to the dealership numerous times and they cannot find anything wrong with it. *tr
ODI 10652986
Air Bags · Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
Traction control light is on, always . Air bag is off always. This car is one piece of trash.
ODI 10825273
Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the instrument control panel gauges were poorly illuminated. As a result, he is unable to properly read the warning indicators and other messages on the instrument cluster. Sporadically, the cluster will have spontaneous surges of bright light. He took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that these were normal characteristics of the vehicle.…
ODI 10264792
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Exterior Lighting · Interior Lighting · Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems · Rear Window Wiper/Washer · Seats
Several incidents with vehicle from 6/08-current - check engine lights and several repairs including transmission replacement and currently awaiting parts for a new problem. Car 24 months old, purchase new and has had several issues and has been towed 4 times for breakdowns. Have 2 small children under 5yrs and terrified to drive with issues. Have copies of all dealership paperwork, repairs. Repairs include, not…
ODI 10369470
Electrical System
While driving on the interstate, speedometer stuck on 35 mph, gas gage said i had 1 1/4 tank of gas, and it said my car was overheating. When we came to a complete stop it stayed the same. After being parked for about 2 hours, everything went back to normal except for the gas gage. I took it to the dealer and they would not fix it because it wasn't doing it anymore. We bought this as our first all new car because we…
ODI 10232328
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Rear Window Wiper/Washer · Unknown Or Other
2008 chevy equinox - purchased may 2008. Nine (9) of the last eleven (11) months, the car has been in the shop for various warning lights; 'service battery charging system', 'service tire pressure monitoring system", & "service stabilitrak"on several occasions each. Each time, i was told that a module relay was replaced. They also eventually gave us a new battery and changed the starter. Now, the check engine light…
ODI 10266547
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
I have been driving since 1963 and this car has absolutely the worst problem with static electricity that i have ever seen. I thought at first it was just me, but at a company meeting (it is a company car) i discovered that everyone i spoke to that has an equinox has the same problem. Even if the car isn't running and you have already been shocked, if you move around slightly in the seat you will get another shock…
ODI 10226975
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2008 Chevrolet Equinox.
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