2008 Chevrolet Equinox Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 535 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Head gasket failure as well as intake manifold”
“Head gasket failure as well as intake manifold”
“Problem with transmission not shifting properly. Also, the subframe is rusting out because water from the air conditioning unit falls directly on the subframe at that point both are safety hazards my service provider told me about the subframe rusting when I had my oil changed and why it was…”
“Problem with transmission not shifting properly. Also, the subframe is rusting out because water from the air conditioning unit falls directly on the subframe at that point both are safety hazards my service provider told me about the subframe rusting when I had my oil changed and why it was…”
“The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that there was an abnormally strong fuel odor on the outside of the vehicle and the odor was entering into the cabin of the vehicle. The contact noticed that fuel was leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to…”
“Door locks they do not like to unlock lock, they will go halfway and get stuck and then I can’t get into my car”
“The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated while starting the vehicle and allowing the vehicle to idle for a minute or two, the contact started smelling an abnormally strong gasoline odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. The contact stated an orange-colored engine symbol was…”
“The contact's mother owns a 2008 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that upon turning off the vehicle, there was an abnormal fuel odor coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact inspected the vehicle and discovered a major fuel leak coming from the vehicle. The…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.