2008 Chevrolet Equinox: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed May 1, 2023 · Brakes · FL

Over the entire life of this vehicle numerous issues with the ABS/Stabilitrak system resulting in handling issues and expensive repairs. The problem starts with handling issues while braking or driving in slippery conditions and eventually results in dash warning messages.

Filed Jul 1, 2019 · Driver assistance · 63,830 miles · DE

When driving my car at any time the following lights will come on: ABS / service stabilitrak / all wheel dive - off / service traction contol. Also when driving you may see the brake light come on and my foot would not be on the brake. When hitting the brake I will hear what seems like a grinding notice. I have had brakes check and brakes and rotor on back right wheels replace and still have the same problem. Car dealership does not seem to know what to do. Second time in service. One time I had just pulled off and heard this loud grinding/ scraping noise. It is frightening . Mileage is 63830 can happen on city street or highway this has happen a number of times. With speed as low as 25 or 60.MPH

Filed Nov 6, 2018 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · TN

I bought my equinox used in 2015 with 87,000. Since having it, I've replaced the tire valve sensors (broke again). I was told that fixing them are a waste of time and money because they will continue to malfunction. I've replaced turn signal handle. A month later, I have to manually turn off my turning signals no matter how sharp or wide my turns are. Since I first got my vehicle, my stability traction service light, I think the ABS light and check engine light pops on. Can't take to mechanic due to the issues not being constant. Once I caught engine light on,it was a egr valve, replaced that. Issue continues. When I try to accelerate quickly, my vehicle seems to hesitate and/or stall.

Filed Oct 11, 2016 · Airbags, Seat belts · 56,000 miles · WA

Takata recall. 2008 chevrolet equinox, 56,000 miles. My service safety belt light came on as well as ABS and check engine and ! ? Is this under extended warranty?

Filed Aug 7, 2015 · Acceleration · TX

When driving on the highway, my vehicle is hesitant to increase speed, which could almost cause traffic incidents. I am experiencing jerking and hesitation as the speed changes or the gears change. The highway has a speed limit of 60-65. It makes it difficult to drive during the flow of traffic as the car is jerking like it will cut off. I took my vehicle to have a diagnostic test and the test stated that there is a misfire in the sparkplugs. I've had a full tune-up and the sparks plugs changed but I am still having the same problem. Also, the ABS and traction control light will not go off. My breaks has been repaired and I am afraid of driving this vehicle for safety reason.

Filed Aug 7, 2015 · Airbags, Driver assistance · 76,000 miles · VA · 1 injury

Passenger air bag does not work when someone is in front passenger seat. Drivers window & lock stopped working(has been repaired). Service traction control & service stabilitrak lights are on. Egr valve code, torque converter code, evap system code, and ABS code. There is also a squeeking noise from the front driver side wheel. I take very good care of my car & has less than 77k miles. Also like others have complained I too get hurt on the back of my leg when getting out of the passenger seat.

Filed Jul 22, 2015 · Steering · 133,446 miles · NY

My stabilizer control lights are flashing and they continue to flash they sometimes slow the car for no reason took it to the shop where I work and they tell me I have to have a part replaced in the steering column and my ABS is no longer working my stabilizing system is no longer working

Filed May 11, 2012 · Brakes · 60,000 miles · PA

Abs brake sensors on both the left and right front tires failed causing the vehicle braking system to vibrate and make stopping difficult. Advised by dealer that both sensors had to be replaced. Extreme safety hazard if having to stop at high speeds.

Filed Feb 28, 2011 · Airbags, Driver assistance · 66,000 miles · VT

I purchased my car in dec. 2007 and have had electrical issues since jan. 2008. At first it was simple things like replacing the radio in apr. 2008 (under warranty), faulty wiper switch in sept. 2009 (under warranty). Then in oct. 2010 I had to pay $175.54 to replace a faulty spark plug and wire. But february 2011 has been the worst! On 2/10/11 I was driving down a mountain in bad weather on my way to work when my entire dashboard lit up, stabilitrack disabled, ABS, traction control turned off, check engine light; I couldn't drive faster than 20 MPH without my car sliding all over the place. I was terrified. The dealership said the vacuum line wasn't plugged back in during my last oil change and that's what was causing it. I drove home and the same thing happened all the lights lit up again. Back to the dealership 2/16/2011. Dirty sensor, they cleaned it. I picked up my car and all the lights were on again so they replaced the sensor costing me $174.54. Eight days later my car is back in the shop. The check engine light came on, stabilitrack light came on and my power steering failed. The dealership says its electrical and I most likely wont have to pay for it but I don't feel safe driving my car at all anymore. I have read numerous complaints online with the exact same issues and some are worse than mine. Gm needs to take responsibility and recall this vehicle. And for years my passenger side airbag hasn't worked properly. I'm 112lbs and it doesn't turn on when I'm sitting in the passenger seat. This can't be safe!

Filed Nov 23, 2010 · Brakes, Locks · 10 miles · NJ

2008 sport equinox nothing but problems since I drove it off the lot 2 years ago with only 6 miles. 2008 chevy equinox sports & the transmission want at 40,000ish miles while I was driving in a snow storm. Took the dealer one month to repair because they couldn't get the parts. Also had the steering repaired 4 times, colar repaired. The old dealer did not believe me and the noise was there again & again. It turned out to be the rack.it was a grinding noise which should like my ABS, but it was the steering rack and a loud squealing in the steering wheel. I found a nice dealer who finally believed me and fixed it last week even though it was out of warranty with the new dealer & gm's help. Just makes me nervous what else is in store for me since the truck is now out of warranty. There was other issues too, like the co sensor, computer and brake is front heavy. The truck should have been recalled, makes you wonder while this model was only made for 1 year. But since I am a women I do not know what I am talking about! Tried to take in, lol, not worth anything and do not have the money to start over.