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Interior lightingPart report

2008 Chevrolet Equinox Interior lighting Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
1%of 370 total for the year
Median mileage
52,050miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the interior lighting of the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox, 1% of the 370 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,050 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.

“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

Interior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200821%
200620%
200510%

Other parts of the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox

Air bags
110 complaints
Electrical system
65 complaints
Electronic stability control
48 complaints
Fuel system
48 complaints
Steering
44 complaints
Body and structure
33 complaints
Engine
27 complaints
Other or unknown
25 complaints
Exterior lighting
22 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
18 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
17 complaints
Transmission 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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