2008 Chevrolet Equinox power train problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Problem with transmission not shifting properly. Also, the subframe is rusting out because water from the air conditioning unit falls directly on the subframe at that point both are safety hazards My service provider told me about the subframe rusting when I had my oil changed and why it was…”
filed Oct 25, 2025
“Transmission Control Module is a known problem on these vehicles. When it fails, it causes a failure in the clutch wave plate resulting in a catastrophic failure in the transmission. I believe this problem is a safety issue and needs to be reported to GM Motor Corporation!!! I am currently…”
filed Mar 18, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Equinox years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Equinox | 13 | 22% |
| 2025 Equinox | 30 | 14% |
| 2024 Equinox | 11 | 16% |
| 2023 Equinox | 4 | 4% |
| 2022 Equinox | 10 | 6% |
| 2021 Equinox | 17 | 19% |
| 2020 Equinox | 38 | 13% |
| 2019 Equinox | 34 | 12% |
| 2018 Equinox | 65 | 16% |
| 2017 Equinox | 32 | 12% |
| 2016 Equinox | 26 | 7% |
| 2015 Equinox | 63 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.