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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%)
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Chart based on 74 repairs.
2008 Chevrolet Equinox engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (4%)
$100 - $499 (43%)
< $100 (48%)
Chart based on 23 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
264-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 20000 mi | Blinker sound quit working. Shifting funny. They didn't do anything for the shifting yet. Service Engine light came on. Was the fuel pressure regulator or something similar. |
| 65500 mi | Timing motor replaced |
2008 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV
185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 80000 mi US $15 |
Cooling fans remained on after turning car off abnormal hi temperature gauge readings. Bad Thermostat cord connection at fan. |
| 103300 mi | Vehicle warning Engine hot came on - towed to dealer where it was determined the thermostat needed to be replaced. |
| 159900 mi US $250 |
Replaced serpentine belt |
| 78000 mi US $85 |
EGR Valve and Traction Control Errors P0404 P0405. Replaced the EGR valve. |
| 109000 mi US $91 |
Replaced EGR Valve |
| 78740 mi C $233 |
Engine light came on. There was a evaporative Emission leak code#P0442 - Purge Valve was faulty smoke tested system to find leak, replaced purge valve |
| 89900 mi C $587 |
Car was running rough and sputtering at times. Replaced Spark plugs, ignition wires cleaned throttle body |
| 91140 mi C $152 |
brought vehicle in for an oil change and they noticed oil was leaking from a bolt the fixed the leak clean and resealed |
| 126000 mi US $450 |
New spark plugs and wires were put in. |
2008 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV
185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 74000 mi US $1600 |
Major head gasket blown. New head gasket installed. |
| 57700 mi | Service Stabilitrak warning light. OnStar assistance found codes C0561, P0404, P1779. EGR Valve would not open beyond 60%. Replaced faulty EGR Valve. |
| 131000 mi US $70 |
First Entry; replaced spark plugs at 110,000 miles for the first time. Still have to do the wires |
| 71920 mi C $302 |
This is the second fuel pump they have installed since January 2011; Now my fuel comsumption is increased; last fall they replace the cateletic convertor; I think I bought a lemon. |
| 42915 mi | Ticking noise from engine. Replaced both cylinder heads and all exhaust valves. Problem described in TSB:08-06-01-022 Service performed under warranty. |
| 51460 mi | Owner noticed increased coolant level in surge tank which remained high after engine cooled. Mechanic performed some tests and decided thermostat was sticking (there was no overheat indication at any time on temperature gauge.) Replaced under warranty. Replaced under warranty. |
| 60420 mi C $237 |
New EGR valve/gasket. Symptom showed as "Stabiltrack Disabled" and "Service Stabiltrack" with a pending or actual DTC code P0404(EGR circuit range/performance) Mechanic explained EGR fault causes the Stabiltrack problem also. |
| 62500 mi US $400 |
Misfire, when vehicle under a light load |
| 78000 mi US $150 |
ECM Valve replaced |
| 93000 mi US $150 |
Defect in the ignition wires. Only one wire was replaced and changed. One spark plug was also changed |
| 93000 mi US $359 |
Spark Plugs and wires needed to be changed. Vehicle would misfire, when engine was under load. |
| 75000 mi | Evaporative emissions vent was stuck closed, as a result I could not pump gas. Mechanic replaced and problem was solved. Spark plug wires needed replacing |
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