| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2008 Chevrolet Equinox repairs by problem area
Engine (34%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (19%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (8%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Other
Chart based on 74 repairs.
2008 Chevrolet Equinox electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (31%)
$100 - $499 (54%)
< $100 (15%)
Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV
185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 40000 mi US $174 |
Replaced alternator with a rebuilt alternator. Factory alternator developed a bearing whine. |
| 48300 mi US $753 |
Replaced passenger presence airbag sensor. |
| 108000 mi US $900 |
Replace and calibrate airbag passenger presence sensor. |
| 66960 mi C $50 |
Also the rear cigarette lighter socket had to be replaced. |
| 73780 mi C $320 |
Drivers side window would not open or close. Had to replace the window motor.. |
| 85560 mi C $300 |
The rear wiper motor burned out needed to be replaced.. |
| 184100 mi US $500 |
Overheat warning would come on and door chime continue to beep (as if keys were left in the ignition) but engine was not overheating. IPC (instrument panel cluster) needed to be rebuilt. Turn signal stick was not operating properly, would not stay in position or on. This problem had existed for a while. |
2008 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV
185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 57000 mi US $170 |
While on a long distance road trip, the A/C stopped blowing cold air. The A/C hose under the hood was completely frosted up on the outside. After thawing, the A/C worked normally. Dealer couldn't find problem, but refilled freon. Random warning lights displayed on dash, or randomly components will not work. Traction control off light came on 2 hours into trip. After stop and restart it went off. Sometimes turn signals, radio, wipers won't work on start up. Random warning lights continued. When starting engine would surge or sputter for a few seconds. Battery wasn’t holding a consistent charge, arched over and shorted out a computer board. $170 for battery. Computer board under extended warrantee for $1200. |
| 57700 mi | AC would freeze up when in use. Cause - restricted expansion valve. Airbag status light reads off with adult passenger in seat. Replaced worn passenger presence sensor module. AC Compressor operating inconsistently and at times emitted a loud whine. Replace compressor, recover and recharge. |
| 44722 mi C $254 |
A/C initially running very cold ending with suspected evaporator freeze up and reduced A/C cooling. System purged and refilled with R134a refrigerant. Fixed problem. |
| 60420 mi C $574 |
Passenger seat air bag sensor functioning incorrectly. Shop offered to search for a used one to save me money. Passenger seat airbag activation sensor not functioning correctly. Replaced with seat assembly obtained from used auto parts seller. |
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