2008 Chevrolet Equinox Chevrolet Equinox 2008

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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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2008 Chevrolet Equinox suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (36%)

$100 - $499 (43%)

< $100 (14%)

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Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Chevrolet Equinox

Engine not specified

90000 mi

US $800
Back wheel bearings had to be replaced. 

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2008 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

184100 mi

US $500
Rear wheel bearings and shocks were showing signs of wear, shaky while braking vehicle. 
198000 mi

US $750
Replaced front struts, rear shocks and 4 wheel alignment. 
213000 mi

US $1500
Vehicle was emitting a high-pitched squeak and had a slight shake to it, especially at higher speeds. Bearings were replaced as well as rotors/brakes. 
67580 mi

C $157
Sway bar link kit/suspension Stabilizer bar link 
85560 mi

C $162
sway bar link need to be replaced 
93000 mi power steering stopped working 
110800 mi

US $250
Wheel bearing I originally wanted to replace both front wheel bearings. This was the second one. 
50000 mi

US $420
Replaced left front and right front wheel bearing and hub assemblies. 

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2008 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

Noise/looseness in steering column. TSB 08-02-35-003 
93080 mi

C $252
Problem: Noticed clunking and rattling from front end at low speeds. Solution: Replaced front stabilizer links. 
105400 mi

C $600
Left rear wheel bearing needed replacement. 
119393 mi

C $684
Noise from front right wheel bearing. Hub assembly replaced. 

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2008 Chevrolet Equinox Suspension Problems

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