By kwhit1 on 05/20/12 07:33 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2008 Chevrolet Equinox LT 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
Review
The Equinox drives good for the most part but has tons of issues. My biggest issue is the tire sensors are always going off. Had the sensor issue replaced 3 times under warranty in only a year. Warranty ran out and sensor now doesn't read pressure right. Also have a big issue with when you replace the brakes you have to replace the whole thing. It would be fine if it was rare but you have to do this every 40k miles approximately. At 70k you than get to replace the belts too. The headlights are impossible to replace on your own you have to find a dealer or a good mechanic to figure it out. Good thing my brake lights never went out because they look more difficult.. Wasn't worth the money!
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By samanthardh on 03/24/12 19:01 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2008 Chevrolet Equinox LT 4dr SUV AWD (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
Review
I bought my car new in January 2008, and have had NUMEROUS problems. The motor to the rear windshield wipers went out just after the full warranty ran out (about 38000 miles). The check engine light has been on from about 50000 miles, with no explanation and no way to correct it. The alternator went out after about 60000 miles. GM paid for that, after some complaining. The battery has died several times, after having radio on for about 15 minutes with key on accessory. Still owe too much on it to do anything about it. Don't feel right selling it to someone else and passing off my problems to them. Wouldn't be worth what's owed on it anyway! Very discouraged! Should have stayed with Ford!
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By wrdallas on 03/21/12 13:59 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2008 Chevrolet Equinox Sport 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
Review
I bought my '08 Equinox Sport new from a Dealer. I loved it from the start. However, the small narrow space between the console and the seats is impossible to retrieve anything dropped down there. I keep a 2 ft. "grabbit" just for that reason behind my seat. Too narrow for a hand and the seat track is too close to the console wall to get in there. Now, my tranny blew and is being called an "Internal proble" something to do with the valve body. The trans has to be replaced at a cost of $3900! Ouch! Anybody else have the transmission problem?
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By equinoxnono on 07/24/11 19:11 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2008 Chevrolet Equinox LS 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
Review
I decide to check out the reviews on the Equinox after my wife purchased one this year.
She's had what seems to be a common and on going problem with this truck.
The jerking during acceleration.
We have had several tune up(The dealer said that was the problem) to NO availe.
Now it's more of a bigger problem than I ever thought.
I decide to just ask an Equinox owner out of the blue.
So I went to the local truck stop and wait for the 1st Equinox to arrive and it didn't take long.
About 6 min later one pulled up and I asked the driver about any problems.
Well guess what, they were having the same problem.
So, I think this is a recall Item.
But because the Equinox is one of there bests
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By rugbymom on 07/24/11 02:53 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2008 Chevrolet Equinox LTZ 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
Review
we bought used with 42K on car and first "chiller" went, 2 weeks in shop then transmission totally blew out, 3 weeks in shop.
In both cases parts not available or stuck in Canada long delayed repairs.
Both under warranty but what else is going to go?
Don't buy the 2008, problems coming....will buy non American now, keep trying but reliability and repairs a repeat problem with American cars Chevy, GM in particular.
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By qianna275 on 01/06/11 18:23 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2008 Chevrolet Equinox LT 4dr SUV AWD (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
Review
I used to love my car but once the airbags decided they didn't want to work anymore the love affair was over. The car has been in the shop three separate times and nobody can find the problem. The passenger airbag sensors don't recognize anyone in the car when I'm driving. No matter how much they weigh. I no longer feel safe driving this chunk of metal.
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By jdeluca1 on 01/05/11 09:22 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2008 Chevrolet Equinox LT 4dr SUV AWD (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
Review
My wife and I bought the Equinox LT2 AWD used with about 19k miles on it.
Due to Chevrolet's hit or miss reliability, we purchased the additional full warranty through 75k miles coverage.
Since we bought it, we have put a ton of highway miles on it and now has 78k miles on it.
The entire time we have had it--no problems thus far.
The only thing we have noticed was the paint bubbles from road debris which isn't covered.
I was completely surprised to read all of the terrible reviews about the Equinox on this site.
We have had NO water inside, no transmission problems, no engine misfiring or anything.
It has been a great buy for us and we would recommend!
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By Serious elec. issues on 12/05/10 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2008 Chevrolet Equinox LS 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
Review
I purchased my Equinox in 08 and was very happy at first until I had serious issues 6 months after purchase. My Equinox kept bucking and went into the dealer to find out issue was the cylinder misfiring. This was fixed but 6 months later the lock on the drivers side would not work. This too was fixed. 2.5 months later the wipers would not work unless on high speed. Dealer fixed this issue. I was on the highway since I drive 50 miles to work and Equinox again started to buck. Again cylinder was misfiring. Dealer had to replace all wiring. Chevy tried to refuse stating it was due to me not keeping up with maintenance. Not true. I had to prove all the maintenance I had done. Not happy at all.
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By Slinky on 11/05/10 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2008 Chevrolet Equinox LT 4dr SUV AWD (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
Review
This is my first brand new car and I love it. Needed room for dogs and horse gear. Being 6' tall, this was the only SUV in it's class that I did not bump my head getting in and out, or loading either back seats or rear compartment. I looked at the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, BMW 5 and even the Element. This one won out on features. It has tons of room for gear, construction stuff or passengers. For the price, it is a great value. I live in the Northeast, and I can't spin this vehicle around corners!
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By bohinski41 on 11/04/10 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2008 Chevrolet Equinox LT 4dr SUV AWD (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
Review
I bought this vehicle brand new in 2007 I've had it in the shop 5 times! I've replace spark plugs and plug wires two times in 2 yr period due to cylinder 3 misfire. I constantly have to change head lights. Transmission went out at 51,000 miles! I've had a wheel bearing go out my tire pressure sensor has went out two times. Ive replaced both axles 2 times a piece. And now after 2 weeks in shop for transmission replacement i have the thing home for an hr and go to get in it and my door handle breaks off and then while i'm driving down the rd my check engine light starts blinking while the thing is spitting and sputtering so once again cylinder misfire. Piece of junk I recommend not to buy!
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