2008 Chevrolet Equinox Electronic Stability Control Problems
- 43
- 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 43 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- power steering · 10 records
- traction control · 9 records
- service stabilitrak · 8 records
- engine light · 6 records
- service traction · 5 records
- failure mileage · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 16 |
| 100–150k mi | 10 |
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electronic Stability Control
When driving my car at any time the following lights will come on: abs / service stabilitrak / all wheel dive - off / service traction contol. Also when driving you may see the brake light come on and my foot would not be on the brake. When hitting the brake i will hear what seems like a grinding notice. I have had brakes check and brakes and rotor on back right wheels replace and still have the same problem. Car…
ODI 11228590
Electronic Stability Control · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet equinox. While driving 55 mph, the service traction stabilizer warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 76,120.
ODI 11110721
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System
Having trouble with electrical problem with the temp gauge and gas meter not reading
ODI 11020274
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train · Steering
My 74 year old brother bought his 2008 equinox new it has less than 120,000 miles on it and it is the biggest heap of crap chevrolet invented!!!! 5. Power steering went out costing $2500.00 to fix jan 2015 6. Transmission starts jerking when hitting 45 mph dealership informed us of the transmission when we took in for a recall on a defective gas modual that they never replaced saying the part was ok. They drove it…
ODI 10894969
Electronic Stability Control
The stabillitrak light and warning system suddenly came on my car as i was driving down the interstate. I lost power steering immediately. The equinox has 67, 363 miles on it. I had the entire car serviced and the systems put on a monitor in december with no problems appearing. Luckily , i slowed down and took it to a local mechanic that told me the problem.
ODI 10854891
Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control
Passenger air bag constantly coming on saying it is not working. All others recalled by 2008. Now service traction control and service stabilitrak sensor on. I've read about both of these issues online here so why no recalls when it's something that's reacurring for others.
ODI 10852865
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control
The speedometer to my vehicle is not working. Regardless if the car is on or off, the needle is always stuck on 120 mph. I have also started to have a problem with the back doors in which the locks are not working with the remote. If i try to unlock, the back doors remain locked. When i do use the remote to lock the vehicle, the back doors will unlock. I have also had problems with the headlights. The seals must not…
ODI 10864803
Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet equinox. While driving 55 mph, the stability and traction lights illuminated without warning. In addition, the power steering malfunctioned. The vehicle was taken to be repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 133,000. Tl-the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the stability traction…
ODI 10875384
Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
I bought my equinox used in 2015 with 87,000. Since having it, i've replaced the tire valve sensors (broke again). I was told that fixing them are a waste of time and money because they will continue to malfunction. I've replaced turn signal handle. A month later, i have to manually turn off my turning signals no matter how sharp or wide my turns are. Since i first got my vehicle, my stability traction service…
ODI 11149719
Air Bags · Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
Passenger air bag does not work when someone is in front passenger seat. Drivers window & lock stopped working(has been repaired). Service traction control & service stabilitrak lights are on. Egr valve code, torque converter code, evap system code, and abs code. There is also a squeeking noise from the front driver side wheel. I take very good care of my car & has less than 77k miles. Also like others have…
1 injury
ODI 10747136
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
I drove my car to the store went in for about an hour. When i came back out my car wouldn't start. I thought my car battery had went dead so i got a jump but then i noticed my stability track light was on and that my power steering had went out. As soon as i made it home turned the car off and tried to restart it, it went dead again. As i look up to see what could be wrong with my vehicle i've noticed that this is a…
ODI 10735050
Electronic Stability Control
LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON
ODI 10818131
Air Bags · Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
Airbag lights coming on and off passenger air bag works sometimes on and off electrical with the lights brake light comes on and off been having problems with the air bags a lot and the electrical system.
ODI 10820490
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
Stabilitrak light and warning sound has come on a few times for no rhyme or reason. Some times will shake vehicle as it goes down the road afterwards. Also, when plugged in auxiliary cord for ipod, sparks flew out from radio control station and car died as i was driving down the road. Managed to pull off road and sat for ten minutes. Restarted car and drove to safe location and had some one pick me up. Next day,…
ODI 10680346
Electronic Stability Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet equinox. While driving approximately 20 mph, the stabilitrack warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
ODI 10640105
Electronic Stability Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 15 mph, the steering wheel seized as the electronic stability control warning light illuminated. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a mailbox. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
Crash reported
ODI 10632064
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
1.)this morning, i started my car, it stalled out, like it did not want to start. I swept that under the rug. After work, i started my car and it stalled again while trying to start. As a matter of fact it was as if someone had gotten under the hood and disconnected/reconnected my battery. I had to reset my clock and radio stations.2.)also, while i am complaining, i have had to change my brake lights at least 4…
ODI 10628544
Electronic Stability Control
Wife driving car at slow speed in our neighborhood (approx. 20 mph); steering became virtually impossible, severe front end vibration, and stabilitrak light came on. Cleared up after about 3 minutes. Was driven later today with no problem recurrence. Had this problem occurred in traffic or at higher speed, it would be extremely dangerous. *tr
ODI 10628255
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Since mid-aug, my equinox has been randomly/intermittently losing engine power (as well as steering/braking) for short periods of time. Thankfully, while this is happening more frequently, (now at least weekly) it has not happened in traffic. When checking service codes, the indicated problem systems are "secondary ignition circuit" and "stabilitrak." i do not feel the car is safely drivable, but my local chevrolet…
ODI 10659384
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
While stopped at a light the stabilitrak failed and the car in a possessed manor accelerated and the brakes failed pushing me forward into traffic. Once i regained some control of the vehicle, the car was hopping, the engine was making a knocking sound, and i could not go more than 25 miles per hour and steering was difficult. Two warning lights came on. 1 was as stabilatrak requires service, the other was reduced…
ODI 10607381
Electronic Stability Control
One afternoon after being parked at work 9 hours i got in my vehicle and the power steering was gone. This was shocking because it worked fine when i made it to work that morning. I had trouble getting out of a parallel parking space and traffic on my way home was a challenge i took vehicle to autozone but they didn't understand. The next day it worked fine. *tr
ODI 10593962
Air Bags · Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
Multiple problems with 2008 equinox, purchased in july 2008.. Key will get stuck in ignition and takes several tries to remove it. Check airbag light on intermittently and passenger airbag shuts off. *tr check stabilitrac light intermittently and shuts off when on interstate and/or when cruise control is set drivers side window is inoperable almost 100% of the time, but will work,sometimes, when the door is shutting…
ODI 10621475
Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control
I own a 2008 chevy equinox. I am having the same complaints. My service air bag come on and off intermittently. When its warm outside the passenger air bag seems to work fine. The passenger side door lock works intermittently as well. The funny thing is the door lock seems to work better in the winter months. Also, i have experienced my service stabilitrak and traction control light come on intermittently as well.…
ODI 10692334
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Exterior Lighting
Over a year and a half ago i had the engine light come on in my 2008 equinox. Took it into the chevy dealer and the diagnostic tool said timing chain/engine position. Here i am today, did not do the $1,600 recommended repair and the car is still driving fine and no issues. The engine light has been reset multiple times only to keep coming back. I also have both headlights filled with moisture and it affects the…
ODI 10717598
Electronic Stability Control · Traction Control System
When starting the vehicle i get 2 warning lights. 1: traction control off 2: service stabilitrack. I have also read that this is happening to alot of equinox owners, and have since found out this issue has happend on 2007 equinox models, as well as several other gm model vehicles. I am appauled that there is no recall posted for this issue!!!! I have also read that there could be vehicle fires, engine power…
ODI 10553682