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2008 Chevrolet Equinox Wheels Problems

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

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the wheels of the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox, 1% of the 370 complaints for this model year.

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.

“I am constantly having to fix my learn remote settings, vehicle stereo volume does not always match the level of it's output, blinker continues to get stuck on even after the steering wheel is in the position for the blinker to have ceased, door locks are sometimes stuck unlocked and sometimes stuck locked, ignition sometimes locked in ACC and will not allow for key to be removed, lug nuts have somehow become swollen and the dealership could not remove them in order to do a rotation, there is no protection plate under the vehicle causing easy access to vital items, the AC (for the third time…”

NHTSA complaint #11518546, filed 2023-04

“I purchased my 2008 Equinox new in december 2008 at rod hatfeild Chevrolet in lexington, ky. Within 1 month the service stabilitrak warning came on, simultaneously the power steering locked. Still under warranty, I had it serviced. On nov 19, less than 60 days ago, the problem reoccurred. No longer under warranty, the repairs cost me 276.00. The warning came on again tonight and the power steering locked up, this time while driving! I barely made it home unable to turn the steering wheel. I could also hear a wobbling type of noise that seems to be coming from the front passenger tire. …”

NHTSA complaint #10374348, filed 2011-01

Related service bulletins

Wheels: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202542%
202422%
202311%
202221%
202111%
202072%
201921%
2018133%
201741%
201651%
201561%
201420%
201351%
2012112%
201161%
201081%
200933%
200821%
200771%
2006122%
200551%

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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology