2008 Chevrolet Equinox electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 66 complaints for the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox, 12% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 66 12% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 75,000 miles 48 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 7 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 14 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 8 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 5 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 48 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 74,000 miles, and 31% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
Stability trac light came on, lost power steering, took it to chevy dealer, said low voltage condition, replaced battery, work for about a month, same problem again. Not the battery.
First incident, steering failure. Service stabilitrack warning appeared and steering went out making it almost impossible to steer. Took to dealership who stated steering module went out and replaced at my own cost. Very dangerous to loose steering control while driving. Entire steering and interior control module was also replaced a second time. Dealer stated it was normal for this to wear out and need replaced. Service stabilitrack warning still continues to come on occasionally.
Other problems reported for the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox
- Air bags 112 complaints
- Fuel system 48 complaints
- Stability control 48 complaints
- Steering 44 complaints
- Engine 34 complaints
- Body & structure 34 complaints
- Lighting 24 complaints
- Latches & locks 18 complaints