2008 Chevrolet Equinox lighting problems
24 complaints about lighting have been filed for the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox, which is 4% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 24 5% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 51,000 miles 18 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When lighting problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 18 lighting complaints that report mileage, the median is about 51,000 miles, and 56% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the lighting complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Illumination is too low at times. After turning key off and restarting the gauges will be okay. Took to dealer, they cannot duplicate.
Several incidents with vehicle from 6/08-current - check engine lights and several repairs including transmission replacement and currently awaiting parts for a new problem. Car 24 months old, purchase new and has had several issues and has been towed 4 times for breakdowns. Have 2 small children under 5yrs and terrified to drive with issues. Have copies of all dealership paperwork, repairs.
Other problems reported for the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox
- Air bags 112 complaints
- Electrical system 66 complaints
- Fuel system 48 complaints
- Stability control 48 complaints
- Steering 44 complaints
- Engine 34 complaints
- Body & structure 34 complaints
- Latches & locks 18 complaints