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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
180–25K
5825–50K
7050–75K
6975–100K
62100–150K
21150K+
298 reports with mileage · 72 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Air Bags. Review the 110 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Electrical System. Review the 65 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Electronic Stability Control (esc). Review the 46 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
Electrical SystemExterior LightingFuel/propulsion System
FIRST THE CAR FUEL TANK' THE GAS GAGE IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY WHEN THE GAS TANK FULL IT SHOWS HALF OR EMPTY, SECOND THE HEAD LIGHT BULB BLOWS LIKE EVERY TWO WEEKS BECAUSE WATER IS GETTING INTO THE CONSOLE OR THE HEAD LIGHT ,THE TURN SIGNAL NEVER TURN OFF AFTER YOU SWISH IN ON AND MAKE THE TURN I HAVE TO MANUALLY SWISH IT OFF AT …
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FIRST THE CAR FUEL TANK' THE GAS GAGE IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY WHEN THE GAS TANK FULL IT SHOWS HALF OR EMPTY, SECOND THE HEAD LIGHT BULB BLOWS LIKE EVERY TWO WEEKS BECAUSE WATER IS GETTING INTO THE CONSOLE OR THE HEAD LIGHT ,THE TURN SIGNAL NEVER TURN OFF AFTER YOU SWISH IN ON AND MAKE THE TURN I HAVE TO MANUALLY SWISH IT OFF AT ALL TIMES WEATHER YOU ARE IN CITY HIGH WAY DO NOT MATTER .
NHTSA ODI #11010420
91,000 miles · Sep 28, 2016
Exterior LightingUnknown Or Other
THERE IS A STRANGE SOUND OF WATER SLOSHING UNDER THE DASHBOARD. THERE IS MOISTURE BUILD UP IN MY HEADLIGHTS WHICH HAVE BEEN REPLACED. MY BRAKE LIGHT GO OUT SEVERAL TIMES A YEAR. THE MOST RECENT OCCURRENCE WAS JUST AFTER MY ANNUAL INSPECTION - THE DRIVER SIDE BRAKE LIGHT WAS REPLACED, NOT TWO WEEKS LATER SOMEONE PULLED UP NEXT TO…
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THERE IS A STRANGE SOUND OF WATER SLOSHING UNDER THE DASHBOARD. THERE IS MOISTURE BUILD UP IN MY HEADLIGHTS WHICH HAVE BEEN REPLACED. MY BRAKE LIGHT GO OUT SEVERAL TIMES A YEAR. THE MOST RECENT OCCURRENCE WAS JUST AFTER MY ANNUAL INSPECTION - THE DRIVER SIDE BRAKE LIGHT WAS REPLACED, NOT TWO WEEKS LATER SOMEONE PULLED UP NEXT TO ME WHILE STOPPED AT A LIGHT TO TELL ME ALL MY LIGHTS WERE OUT. THE BEGINNING OF SEPTEMBER 2016 I HAD AN OIL CHANGE AND DURING THE INSPECTION THE TECH TOLD ME MY DRIVER SIDE BRAKE LIGHT WAS OUT AND THAT THE LIGHT AT THE TOP DID NOT GO ON RIGHT AWAY AND FLICKERED WHEN IT DID. I HAVE REACHED OUT TO GM ABOUT A SOLUTION TO THE LIGHT ISSUE - I HAVE TO TAKE MY TRUCK IN TO BE SERVICED AT A GM DEALERSHIP, IT IS GOING TOMORROW SEPT 29TH TO BRYNER CHEVROLET IN JENKINTOWN, PA.
NHTSA ODI #10910130
49,598 miles · Apr 15, 2016
Exterior Lighting
I WAS COMING HOME AND MY HEAD LIGHTS GO OUT COMPLETELY OUT NO FUSE IS OUT NOT SURE WHAT IS WRONG . I AM DISABLE AND I NEED TO KNOW HOW TO FIX THIS . NEED SOME ANSWERS . SEEMS LIKE A ON GOING PROBLEM FROM THE COMPLAINTS I READ . THANK YOU *TR
NHTSA ODI #10855677
85,000 miles · Apr 5, 2016
Exterior Lighting
BOTH HEADLIGHTS CONTAIN MOISTURE DUE TO FAULTY SEALS. BOTH HEADLIGHTS NEED REPLACING ON A MINIMUM OF TWICE A YEAR. ADDITIONALLY, BREAK AND/OR TAIL LIGHTS SEEM TO FAIL AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR AS WELL.
NHTSA ODI #10853501
Mileage unknown · Apr 1, 2016
Electrical SystemElectronic Stability Control (esc)Exterior Lighting
BAD WIRING HARNESS.
NHTSA ODI #10852870
83,500 miles · May 21, 2015
Electronic Stability Control (esc)EngineExterior 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 T…
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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 BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS AT NIGHT. FINALLY, I HAVE HAD MULTIPLE TIMES WHEN THE STABILITRAC LIGHT COMES ON AND THEN BY DAY END IT WILL BE OFF.
NHTSA ODI #10717598
Mileage unknown · Apr 9, 2015
Exterior Lighting
I HAD TO START REPLACING HEAD LIGHTS DUE TO MOISTURE IN MY HEAD LIGHTS. THIS IS A MANUFACTURING PROBLEM. I HAVE MENTION THIS TO CHEVY SEVERAL TIMES WHEN WE HAD THE CAR SERVICE. THE RESPONSE WAS THIS IS NORMAL. THIS IS NOT NORMAL. THEY WANTED ME TO PAY HALF OF THE COST. I REFUSED. THEY SAID THAT BECAUSE IT'S NOT UNDER WARRANTY…
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I HAD TO START REPLACING HEAD LIGHTS DUE TO MOISTURE IN MY HEAD LIGHTS. THIS IS A MANUFACTURING PROBLEM. I HAVE MENTION THIS TO CHEVY SEVERAL TIMES WHEN WE HAD THE CAR SERVICE. THE RESPONSE WAS THIS IS NORMAL. THIS IS NOT NORMAL. THEY WANTED ME TO PAY HALF OF THE COST. I REFUSED. THEY SAID THAT BECAUSE IT'S NOT UNDER WARRANTY. I PRAY ONE NIGHT THAT I'M NOT DRIVING AND GET INTO A ACCIDENT DUE TO LIGHT FAILURE. THIS SHOULD BE RECALL TO PREVENT ACCIDENTS AND ADDED EXPENSE DUE TO CHEVY NEGLIGENCE. I HAVE OWN MANY CARS AND NEVER HAD MOISTURE IN MY HEAD LIGHTS. I WOULD LIKE THIS TO BE CORRECTED BY CHEV. I'M NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE DATES FROM LAST YEAR, WHEN I BROUGHT IT UP TO THE CHEVY DEALERSHIP. THEY WOULD HAVE THAT INFORMATION WHEN THE CAR GOT SERVICE .CHEVY EQUINOX 2008. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10704824
124,000 miles · Dec 9, 2014
Exterior Lighting
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE HEADLIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 124,000.
NHTSA ODI #10663219
Mileage unknown · Sep 25, 2014
Exterior Lighting
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TURN SIGNALS FAILED TO OPERATE INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
NHTSA ODI #10639077
70,000 miles · Aug 11, 2014
Exterior LightingSeat Belts
HAVE OWNED MY 2008 EQUINOX SINCE JULY 2008.... STITCHING ON THE WEBBING ON BACK SEAT BELT HAS COMPLETELY SEPARATED AT THE BUCKLE. CANNOT BE USED AT ALL FRONT DRIVERS SIDE HEADLIGHT COVER HOLDS WATER AND BULBS HAVE TO REPLACED A FEW TIMES A YEAR DUE TO THIS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10621489
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