2008 Chevrolet Equinox Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 2%of 370 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 31,200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox, 2% of the 370 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 31,200 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Right after purchasing this vehicle I noticed after running the air conditioner that a moldy musty smell came from the car. My husband changed the cabin air filter, that only helped for just a few weeks. I had my service department check it out. They told me the condenser need a foam spray to kill the bacteria at my cost. I purchased the extended warranty on this vehicle but that would not cover the cost of the fix. I am very disappointed with this vehicle. I am also concerned that we are breathing all this contaminated air.”
NHTSA complaint #10469062, filed 2012-08, 10,000 miles“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10369470, filed 2010-12, 70,000 miles“The A/C when turned on, within 20 minutes of being turned on, will all of the sudden for 20 seconds , minimum, blow hot air despite being on the coldest setting. There is also a rattle or vibration heard when the AC is on and the car is idling ( intermittently) and at about 1700 RPM 9 everytime the RPM is 1700 the vibration noise can be easily heard. We took the vehicle ( with 9000 miles ) to the dealer, the first 2 times the dealer had the Equinox they said everything was fine and they could not find any of the symptoms aforementioned. …”
NHTSA complaint #10231607, filed 2008-06, 8,800 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that vehicle would stall sporadically with the illumination of the check engine light. The manufacturer was contacted and instructed the contact to have the vehicle inspected by an authorized dealer. The dealer was not contacted. A local mechanic diagnosed that there was an ECM failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 31,200 and the current mileage was 31,580.”
NHTSA complaint #10453543, filed 2012-03, 31,200 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Equinox. While driving 25 MPH in rainy conditions, the rear of the vehicle moved sideways uncontrollably. She took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the failure was a normal characteristic. In addition, the engine warning indicator consistently illuminates on the instrument panel. The gas caps were replaced three times, but the failure typically resurfaces shortly after the repair. Thirdly, the radio:cd:tape:deck fails sporadically and prevents a music cd from being ejected. …”
NHTSA complaint #10263749, filed 2009-03, 26,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10251890Mar 13, 2024This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank…
- 10250775Feb 22, 2024This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large…
- 10250505Feb 7, 2024This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.
- 10250347Feb 2, 2024This Warranty Admin service bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and…
- 10249579Jan 12, 2024This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 10246483Nov 29, 2023This service bulletin provides diagnostic aid information/procedures to perform inspections to determine if the engine needs to be replaced as opposed to just internal parts for…
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10244273Oct 6, 2023This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
- 10247768Sep 1, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician of a complaint of a sag or hesitation when accelerating. The concern is present when coasting at…
- 10242843Sep 1, 2023The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the…
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 1% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 4 | 2% |
| 2021 | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 | 9 | 3% |
| 2019 | 5 | 2% |
| 2018 | 9 | 2% |
| 2017 | 16 | 6% |
| 2016 | 9 | 2% |
| 2015 | 4 | 1% |
| 2014 | 12 | 2% |
| 2013 | 10 | 1% |
| 2012 | 8 | 1% |
| 2011 | 34 | 4% |
| 2010 | 31 | 4% |
| 2008 | 8 | 2% |
| 2007 | 17 | 2% |
| 2006 | 60 | 9% |
| 2005 | 111 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox
110 complaintsElectrical system
65 complaintsElectronic stability control
48 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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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