2008 Chevrolet Equinox Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 48about this part
- Share
- 13%of 370 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 81,777miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 48 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox, 13% of the 370 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 81,777 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The stabillitrak light and warning system suddenly came on my car as I was driving down the interstate. I lost power steering immediately. The Equinox has 67, 363 miles on it. I had the entire car serviced and the systems put on a monitor in december with no problems appearing. Luckily , I slowed down and took it to a local mechanic that told me the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10854891, filed 2016-04, 67,363 miles“One afternoon after being parked at work 9 hours I got in my vehicle and the power steering was gone. This was shocking because it worked fine when I made it to work that morning. I had trouble getting out of a parallel parking space and traffic on my way home was a challenge I took vehicle to autozone but they didn't understand. The next day it worked fine.”
NHTSA complaint #10593962, filed 2014-05, 180,000 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.”
NHTSA complaint #10521789, filed 2013-06, 100,000 miles“Passenger air bag does not work when someone is in front passenger seat. Drivers window & lock stopped working(has been repaired). Service traction control & service stabilitrak lights are on. Egr valve code, torque converter code, evap system code, and ABS code. There is also a squeeking noise from the front driver side wheel. I take very good care of my car & has less than 77k miles. Also like others have complained I too get hurt on the back of my leg when getting out of the passenger seat.”
NHTSA complaint #10747136, filed 2015-08, 76,000 miles“Since mid-aug, my Equinox has been randomly/intermittently losing engine power (as well as steering/braking) for short periods of time. Thankfully, while this is happening more frequently, (now at least weekly) it has not happened in traffic. When checking service codes, the indicated problem systems are secondary ignition circuit and stabilitrak. I do not feel the car is safely drivable, but my local Chevrolet dealer cannot offer me even a diagnostic appointment earlier than dec 1.”
NHTSA complaint #10659384, filed 2014-11, 128,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10246003Oct 16, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician will…
Electronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 5 | 2% |
| 2019 | 3 | 1% |
| 2018 | 6 | 1% |
| 2017 | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 | 6 | 2% |
| 2015 | 15 | 2% |
| 2014 | 15 | 3% |
| 2013 | 20 | 3% |
| 2012 | 26 | 4% |
| 2011 | 55 | 7% |
| 2010 | 49 | 6% |
| 2009 | 12 | 13% |
| 2008 | 48 | 13% |
| 2007 | 63 | 9% |
| 2006 | 14 | 2% |
| 2005 | 7 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox
110 complaintsElectrical system
65 complaintsFuel system
48 complaintsSteering
44 complaintsBody and structure
33 complaintsEngine
27 complaintsOther or unknown
25 complaintsExterior lighting
22 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
18 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsBrakes
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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