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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
74,687 miles

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2008 Chevrolet Equinox engine problems

engine problem

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2008 Chevrolet Equinox Owner Comments (Page 2 of 2)

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problem #6

Mar 132015

Equinox

  • 84,435 miles

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

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Equinox. Upon entering and starting the vehicle, the warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that this was a recurring failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing and the technician stated that the timing chain was failing. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacture was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 84,435.

- Lincoln, NE, USA

problem #5

Nov 112013

Equinox

  • 83,500 miles
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.

- Howell, MI, USA

problem #4

Feb 012014

Equinox 6-cyl

  • 74,000 miles
While idling hearing very loud clicking noise from passenger side of the car. Opened the hood and found my #1 spark plug jutting in and out of the cylinder head. Also smell burning rubber/gas smell. Very tired of this vehicle and manufacture's unwillingness to say there is major problems with it. This is the 5th issue I have had with the vehicle!!!!!!!!

- Gilbert, AZ, USA

problem #3

Oct 302013

Equinox

  • 128,000 miles

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

Driving down the highway I notice my check engine light was on. I went straight to auto zone and had them hook itup to their diagnostic machine and the code P0455 came back which is an evap problem. I left auto zone and my dash started blinking to tighten gas cap. I pulled over and tightened it, which didn't feel loose in the first place. I went back to autozone and bought another gas cap with the locking mechanism on it. I drove off and it was fine for about 2 days. On my way to work the check engine light came back on and again told me to tighten the gas cap. I took that one off and put the old one back on. The check engine light remains on with the same code. Where is a good place to order a gas cap for my Equinox?

- Luray, VA, USA

problem #2

Jun 042012

Equinox

  • 55,000 miles
While driving my Equinox the check engine and stabilitrak light came on and stayed on. I called the dealership O'rielly Chevrolet tucson AZ, I purchased the vehicle from and they told me I would have to pay them to check it. I went to another repair shop and they did a diagnostic test and said there was a air leak in the fuel line most likely the gas cap. I replaced the gas cap and both lights went off. Then they both randomly came back on. I called O'reilly Chevrolet again they offered to fix charging me what the cost was to fix. I went to a different repair shop and I was told the erg valve was bad so I had that replaced. The stabilitrak light went off but the check engine light came back on. This has gone on for a year. I just received a soft recall notice from GM about a fuel leak and there were three issues showing up. One of the issues is the check engine light on. I took this recall along with my Equinox to O'riellys Chevrolet mechanic tec explained to me that it could be a 50 50 chance it was either my problem or the recall and they would fix it at my cost. Each time I called I was never told at this dealership that my vehicle was under warranty and I would have to pay the cost of the repairs. Now with a recall I still have to pay the part of the repairs. Is this normal?

- Tucson, AZ, USA

problem #1

Jun 252013

Equinox

  • 100,000 miles
The car has been taken to a few shops and I have been told that there is nothing physically wrong with the vehicle. Currently it looks like the PCM/ ECM is failing on the car which has been a reason for a recall of prior year's vehicles. I also have my car that fills up with water every time that it rains.

- Palos Hills, IL, USA

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