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7.8

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
$900
Average Mileage:
97,450 miles
Total Complaints:
9 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (6 reports)
  2. replace actuator (3 reports)
2008 Chevrolet Equinox accessories - interior problems

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2008 Chevrolet Equinox Owner Comments

problem #9

Jun 012018

Equinox Spports 3.6L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 154,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I TRIED TO UNLOCK DOOR AFTER PARKING. DRIVER SIDE DOOR WON'T OPEN FROM INSIDE. I HAVE TO ROLL WINDOW DOWN AND OPEN DOOR WITH OUTSIDE LATCH AND ROLL WINDOW UP WHEN EXITING. FEELS LIKE DOOR LOCK WON'T RELEASE INSIDE HANDLE. DANGEROUS, VERY DANGEROUS.

- Simmie J., Aurora, US

problem #8

May 012017

Equinox LT 4L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 59,000 miles

Power door locks work on and off. During south Texas heat they really don't work, oh by the way when is south Texas not hot? Hate not being able to unlock my door or the passenger door. A real pain when only the driver has a key hole to unlock.

- Monique L., New Braunfels, TX, US

problem #7

Dec 252013

Equinox LS V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 83,500 miles

Doors sometimes lock but maybe not all, same with unlock

- Sharon W., Houston, TX, US

problem #6

Jun 122016

Equinox LS 3.2L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 120,347 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Why can't they make a simple system such as remote door locks work correctly? I have an 03 Jeep with 150000 miles on it and the automatic door locks still work fine. All I can say is...WTF!!!!!!!!!

- Dan D., Oak Lawn, IL, US

problem #5

Aug 012015

Equinox LS 3.4L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 152,000 miles

replaced 3 door lock motors

I think as New of a car it was I should not have had to pay to fix this problems

- yml120153, Hemphill, TX, US

problem #4

Dec 042015

Equinox Sport 3.6L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 74,000 miles

Auto Nation Chevrolet Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Test drive made with the salesman and during the ride we did not see anything wrong the the doors all functioned locked and unlocked and opened properly as designed. During the test drive the Temperature Gauge stuck on extreme overheating range, the salesman took the vehicle back to the repair shop and came back stating they had fixed the issue and he stated to just make a list of all the things we find wrong and he see they get taken care of. One Week Later we took the vehicle back with a list of repairs as follows; -Temperature Gauge sticking at extreme high range on gauge. -RF door does not unlock and the interior door handle will not open the door. -RR door will not unlock or open -Noise in the Steering Wheel when turning -Engine vibration at idle in gear stopped -Vibration at 40-70 mph


Auto Nation - kept the car for a week and when we went to pick it up there was a report from the mechanic which performed a GM Multi-point Inspection as follows; 12-02-2015 - Temperature gauge still sticking - RF Door: Driver Passenger Door Lock Actuator $ 353.01 - RR Door: Driver Door Rear Lock Actuator $ 306.17 - Steering Wheel Noise: Steering Gear $ 466.50 - Vibration 40-70 MPH: Aligment $ 99.95 Balance 4 Tires: $ 59.95 - Engine Vibration at Idle in-gear: Spark Plugs $344.68 - Also they Found: Lower Control Arms (2) $ 965.10


Bumper to Bumper Warranty for 36,000 miles: Note: The dealer did not live up to their promise as you can see here. We also contacted GM Corporate and filed a complaint the end result was the dealer is an independent dealer and is not direct GM owned . * The Door Issues were not pre-existing and should have been covered at the dealer by the warranty company * The dealer failed to perform the GM Multi-Point Inspection before releasing the vehicle for sale, * In a crash the following could result in injury or death; The doors that won't Lock / Unlock/ Open The Steering Gear which could cause an accident resulting in Injury or death. The Lower Control Arms which could cause an accident resulting in Injury or Death NOTE: I believe GM Corporate and their Dealers,needs to be on top of these unsafe practices. ** Seems this is a scam so they don't have to effect these repairs out of their pockets.

- babbfl, Pompano Beach, FL, US

problem #3

Mar 202015

Equinox LS

  • Automatic transmission
  • 130,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The door lock is messed up on all 4 doors. I have to climb over the seats and unlock each door to get my grand kids out, one is 4 and the other is special needs. When my boyfriend got me my sub I was so happy, I was getting something a lot newer than what I had to put my grand kids in. The last week all I have done is set around and cry.

Will some one please HELP ME????

- Sheila W., Fortpayne, AL, US

problem #2

Jan 052014

Equinox

  • Automatic transmission
  • 70,000 miles

The front passenger door and the rear left door no longer unlock using the remote entry method. I must reach/climb inside through another door and manually unlock these doors. This is not only annoying, but also a safety issue when I am trying to put my children in the back seat. I have also had to replace the radio and the shifting cable in this vehicle.

- Michelle A., Apex, NC, US

problem #1

Aug 232013

Equinox LS V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 34,000 miles

First it was the drivers side door that wouldn't lock with the key fob ( summer) NOW it is the passenger door that won't lock with the key fob ...but the drivers side door locks now... really annoying !!!!!! my car is a 2008 with 34000 miles .... not even broke in yet..... It should work like it did when I drove it off the lot 6 yrs ago.

- lildeucecoupe, Atlantic, IA, US

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