2008 Chevrolet Equinox: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Apr 23, 2023 · Fuel system, Wheels · GA

I am constantly having to fix my "learn remote" settings, vehicle stereo volume does not always match the level of it's output, blinker continues to get stuck on even after the steering wheel is in the position for the blinker to have ceased, door locks are sometimes stuck unlocked and sometimes stuck locked, ignition sometimes locked in ACC and will not allow for key to be removed, lug nuts have somehow become "swollen" and the dealership could not remove them in order to do a rotation, there is no protection plate under the vehicle causing easy access to vital items, the AC (for the third time since I got the car a year ago) has mysteriously stopped working, the fan motor continues to run for approximately 35 minutes after the vehicle has been turned off, fuel injectors are clogged (second time and I have already had this issue cleaned), headlights have collected water on inside, there is no rubber hose barrier(s) for any door, the hood, the hatch, the door windows, charging outlets are loosely fitted and do not add life to my electronics(they are for whatever reason being drained), the entire underside of the vehicle has become damaged, has begun to rust and bolts/plugs/other vital components have needed to be replaced once again due to there being no protection for the underside of the vehicle. These are just the components that I can think of off the top of my head!

Filed Oct 18, 2020 · Electrical · 186,209 miles · DE

While driving my headlights keep randomly shutting off while driving on the highway. When I try to turn the knob to turn them back on nothing happens. I have to turn the car completely off and start it again. And also when I press my lock button the car starts up with no key.

Filed Jul 24, 2017 · Electrical, Fuel system · CA

First the car fuel tank' the gas gage is not working properly when the gas tank full it shows half or empty, second the head light bulb blows like every two weeks because water is getting into the console or the head light ,the turn signal never turn off after you swish in on and make the turn I have to manually swish it off at all times weather you are in city high way do not matter .

Filed Sep 28, 2016 · Lights · 91,000 miles · PA

There is a strange sound of water sloshing under the dashboard. There is moisture build up in my headlights which have been replaced. My brake light go out several times a year. The most recent occurrence was just after my annual inspection - the driver side brake light was replaced, not two weeks later someone pulled up next to me while stopped at a light to tell me all my lights were out. The beginning of september 2016 I had an oil change and during the inspection the tech told me my driver side brake light was out and that the light at the top did not go on right away and flickered when it did. I have reached out to gm about a solution to the light issue - I have to take my truck in to be serviced at a gm dealership, it is going tomorrow sept 29th to bryner chevrolet in jenkintown, pa.

Filed May 13, 2016 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · TX

The speedometer to my vehicle is not working. Regardless if the car is on or off, the needle is always stuck on 120 MPH. I have also started to have a problem with the back doors in which the locks are not working with the remote. If I try to unlock, the back doors remain locked. When I do use the remote to lock the vehicle, the back doors will unlock. I have also had problems with the headlights. The seals must not be that great because there is a lot of moisture in them to where now I will have to replace them. My back lights constantly go out as well and at least once a year, I have to replace the bulbs.

Filed Apr 15, 2016 · Lights · 49,598 miles · GA

I was coming home and my head lights go out completely out no fuse is out not sure what is wrong . I am disable and I need to know how to fix this . Need some answers . Seems like a on going problem from the complaints I read . Thank you

Filed Apr 5, 2016 · Lights · 85,000 miles · MD

Both headlights contain moisture due to faulty seals. Both headlights need replacing on a minimum of twice a year. Additionally, break and/or tail lights seem to fail at least twice a year as well.

Filed May 21, 2015 · Driver assistance, Engine · 83,500 miles · MI

Over a year and a half ago I had the engine light come on in my 2008 equinox. Took it into the chevy dealer and the diagnostic tool said timing chain/engine position. Here I am today, did not do the $1,600 recommended repair and the car is still driving fine and no issues. The engine light has been reset multiple times only to keep coming back. I also have both headlights filled with moisture and it affects the brightness of the lights at night. Finally, I have had multiple times when the stabilitrac light comes on and then by day end it will be off.

Filed Apr 9, 2015 · Lights · NV

I had to start replacing head lights due to moisture in my head lights. This is a manufacturing problem. I have mention this to chevy several times when we had the car service. The response was this is normal. This is not normal. They wanted me to pay half of the cost. I refused. They said that because it's not under warranty. I pray one night that I'm not driving and get into a accident due to light failure. This should be recall to prevent accidents and added expense due to chevy negligence. I have own many cars and never had moisture in my head lights. I would like this to be corrected by chev. I'm not able to provide dates from last year, when I brought it up to the chevy dealership. They would have that information when the car got service .chevy equinox 2008.

Filed Dec 9, 2014 · Lights · 124,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet equinox. While driving various speeds, the headlights intermittently failed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 124,000.

Filed Aug 26, 2014 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 81,777 miles · IN

1.)this morning, I started my car, it stalled out, like it did not want to start. I swept that under the rug. After work, I started my car and it stalled again while trying to start. As a matter of fact it was as if someone had gotten under the hood and disconnected/reconnected my battery. I had to reset my clock and radio stations.2.)also, while I am complaining, I have had to change my brake lights at least 4 times within the last year. I called the dealership and they just said "you do know you have to change the bulbs every once in a while"---yes! But not several times in one year. 3.)there is also moisture in the headlights--even after the dealership "fixing it". 4.) my key fob does not lock the passenger side door. (sometimes they lock, sometimes they don't. I have read some of the same complaints, but yet there are no recalls. Are you kidding me?

Filed Aug 11, 2014 · Lights, Seat belts · 70,000 miles · TN

Have owned my 2008 equinox since july 2008.... Stitching on the webbing on back seat belt has completely separated at the buckle. Cannot be used at all front drivers side headlight cover holds water and bulbs have to replaced a few times a year due to this.