The Lemon IndexAll cars · Chevrolet Equinox · 2008
2008 Chevrolet Equinox. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Engines and drivetrains 4
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.4L 6-cyl | Auto 5-spd | FWD | 17 / 24 / 19 | Regular | $3,300 |
| 3.4L 6-cyl | Auto 5-spd | 4Wheel or AWD | 17 / 24 / 19 | Regular | $3,300 |
| 3.6L 6-cyl | Auto (S6) | FWD | 16 / 24 / 19 | Regular | $3,300 |
| 3.6L 6-cyl | Auto (S6) | 4Wheel or AWD | 16 / 24 / 19 | Regular | $3,300 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 48,400 and 100,000 miles. Median 75,000, from 296 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 68,000 | 41,200–95,000 | 89 |
| Electrical | 75,000 | 51,200–95,000 | 47 |
| Stability control | 83,500 | 64,900–110,500 | 37 |
| Steering | 79,000 | 54,000–105,000 | 35 |
| Fuel or ev drive system | 93,500 | 67,600–113,900 | 30 |
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Airbags | 30% |
| Electrical | 16% |
| Steering | 16% |
| Engine | 14% |
| Visibility | 14% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 370 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 2 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Manufacturer communications 971
Chevy filed 971 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Ei-08116 - noise/looseness in steering column
- Buick/chevrolet/gmc/pontiac/saturn/suzuki: all wheel drive system inoperative and dtc c0550 set
- Pontiac/saturn/buick/gmc/chevrolet/cadillac/hummer: vehicle start and stalls after theft…
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | No | No |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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