2008 Chevrolet Equinox: check engine light

Filed Oct 18, 2020 · Engine, Suspension · MN

The wheel transfer case leaking and engine light on. Pulling lots of different codes. Timing chain is affected and not 100% sure if it's also those other codes.

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 Apr 10, 2018 · Airbags, Fuel system · 100,000 miles · VA

My vehicle should have two recalls; first the airbags. When my passenger is sitting in the seat the check engine light will come on telling me to check my airbag and the airbag light is off. I'm not sure if it will deploy if I get in an accident or if it will on its own one day hurting my passenger. Second, my vehicle smells like gasoline. It smells worse when I fill the tank up and its doesn't start right away. I am driving my vehicle since this is the only vehicle I have. I have seen online were the 2007 equinox had a recall for the airbag and gas tank. Please help me.

Filed Sep 10, 2017 · Driver assistance · 50,000 miles · OK

Check engine light on stability light on

Filed Jun 30, 2017 · Fuel system · 100,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet equinox. While driving various speeds, the contact observed a fuel odor within the vehicle and the check engine indicator illuminated. In addition, when the vehicle was filled with fuel, the fuel gauge displayed otherwise. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by a dealer. The vehicle was taken to almeda auto (car inspection station) where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump module/system needed to be replaced. After the contact left the inspection station, the vehicle stalled, was not able to restart, and was towed to the contact's residence. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Filed Apr 20, 2017 · Engine · 77,008 miles · MN

"takata recall" the timing belt. Timing belt stretched. Know for fact that 5 other chevrolet equinox 2008 has had the same problem brought to the same automacanic shop. Ours would be the 6th known in hastings minnesota. Would like a recall and have problem fixed and paid for by the manufacture. While driving the vehicle. The engine light would go on and when brought in several times, they kept saying it was the gas cap. Replaced gas cap and still several times engine light would come on and the dealership kept saying it was the gas cap, even after they replaced gas cap. The same thing kept happening over and over. They denied anything wrong until the timing belt stretched and cannot drive. For a period of 2 years this went on and on. They will not repair the problem unless we pay 2000 dollars plus to repair timing belt. The dealership is the ones that we took the vehicle to. Had a second opinion done and they claimed we where the 7th car with the same identical problem. We bought the vehical from the dealership. Always brought to them with any mechanical probems tp be repaired.all I am asking for is the dealership to repair problem. Apparently they have overlooked the problem several times and blamed it on my gas cap. I am parapelegic on right side. Only drive when neccessary. Had 15,000 miles on it when I purchaced it from dealership. It has 77,008 miles on it when we brought it into the dealership on april 17, 2017.vam code is p0017-crankshaft/camshaft correlation bank 1.....p0008-engine system performance, exhaust camshaft not moving when commanded...recommended new timing chains, chain guides,chain tentioners,cam actuators... Concern#2 customer states the passenger front door does not lock/unlock. Found the door lock actuator faulty. Replaced the front door passenger door lock actuator/latch assembly..paid ...main concern is timing belt that is faulty.

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 Sep 26, 2016 · Engine · 98,000 miles · MI

Engine light on code says timing chain on 2008 chevy equinox 98,000 miles.

Filed Aug 19, 2016 · Engine · 85,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet equinox. The contact previously had the timing chain replaced due to the check engine light being illuminated. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The check engine light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the timing chain needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the mileage on the timing chain was not a factor when determining the repair. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.

Filed Jul 23, 2016 · Engine · 84,000 miles · VA

My vehicle has 84,000 miles on it. About 3 weeks ago the check engine light came on for code p0008. After further review the dealer discovered I had a stretched timing chain that needed to be replaced at the tune of $3,000. I have changed my oil as stated in the manual and check the oil levels periodically. The service schedule in the manual indicates that the belts need to be checked for wear at 150,000. The timing chain should surely last longer than the belts. Chevy issued a customer service bulletin with regard to premature timing chain wear on all 2008 equinox's except the sport (which is what I have). After doing some online digging I have discovered many other people with the 2008 sport that are having the same issue. I contacted gm and they stated since my VIN was not included in the recall there was nothing they could do.

Filed Mar 2, 2016 · Engine, Fuel system · 59,050 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that when turning on the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact continued to drive the vehicle and the vehicle began to emit a fuel odor from the rear passenger side of the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer, who repaired the fuel pump module under a coverage from the manufacturer. When diagnosing the vehicle, the dealer stated that the timing chain was stretched and had failed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 59,050.

Filed Feb 2, 2016 · Engine · 78,800 miles · NC

Vehicle has 80,000 miles on it and it has a check engine light on with the dtc p0008. This code is in reference to the timing chains needing replaced. There are recalls on other vehicles with this same engine and the exact same code.