2008 Chevrolet Equinox consumer reviews

I will never buy another GM product after this car. The entire cooling system went out at 75,000 miles. The temperature gauge went out around the same time. The heater core had to be replaced at 100,000 miles. Now an airbag sensor is out. Not worth it. If I spend thousands on a car, I expect it to last longer than 100k miles.

I really liked the car but I strate haveing problems with a s soon as I got it but all they did was put oil in it I had already done that cause it had noil in it an it smell like gas really bad they said they fix it but they didn’t it still smell like gas they said the gas tank has a hole but I have to pay to fix it well I been having all kinds of problem with even the transmission

plenty of room for a small suv. Reliable and good on gas. Little maintenance needed. Lots of power when you need it. I would buy one.

The cars paint is flying off. My daughter and I repaired one side and the tape we taped the windows with and secured the other side of car, took That sides paint off!

Bought new on year end sale, a very good deal at $18 k for basic AWD model, similar interior size to previous Jeep Cherokee. I used it for city commuting for years, then as just local utility driver. Fun to drive, avg 18 mpg city and highway, comfortable with family. I would buy another of this model, but the new ones are bigger and 2 x as expensive, so I will keep this one. Generally reliable, but needed both front bearings (warranty), 3 batteries so far, fuel pump( special warranty), trans cooler lines, some elec lock problems. No engine or trans problems so far, but very compact and tight mechanical design makes all of these things difficult and expensive to work on. I like it overall, if you can find a good one used I would consider it, but have a mechanic check first to be sure it’s not heading for expensive repairs.

Many have complained about the paint being faulty on some of this model. Mine is one of those. The paint just flakes off with no rust or cause. Also, the seals around the headlights are bad on this particular year. Mine are so yellow from the moisture, I can not see well with them. I love how well the motor runs and the interior is great. I only have 97K on this. That being said, I can't sell this for much of anything when I go to buy because of the exterior. Wish I had not bought one. After 5 GM vehicles, this will be my last. If they refuse to fix obvious faults from the factory, they do not deserve my business.

To be fair, once I owned Sebastian (his name), he had a lot of miles on him in 2017... but we had a 2008, lasted my family 10years, got a blended family of 7 where we needed to go, back and forth to school and work. Took me to and from College, and eventually got me across country to California when the time came.. He was very roomy, could fit if not a lot a people, a lot of stuff.. Perfect for big families, lots of cup holders. Even gas wasn?t too bad, for an SUV.. when I was driving it just me as a single adult, I only had to fill him up 1 every two to three weeks, traveling about 5 to 10miles a day. I couldn?t afford the repairs when he started overheating but for as long as it lasted, he serviced me and my family well; he was a great car.

This car is a great vehicle that gives just enough clearance and room without being too bulky. Parts of the interior design and components felt cheap and tacky, but overall a great little vehicle.

I purchased the 2008 chevy equinox lt and so far I am happy with the vehicle. The main thing I am enjoying, is the better gas mileage than the suburban I owned before.

Love my equinox. When I trade mine in...I'm getting another one. It's the only car I'm interested in. I've researched several vehicles, and the Chevy equinox is the only car I will ever own