Locks on car have got to where they may or may not lock or unlock. Not only very inconvenient to get in or out of car but could very well be a major safety issue in the event of a wreck and not able to get out.
2008 Chevrolet Equinox locks problems
18 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 60,000.
- owner complaints
- 18
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- typical mileage
- 60,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
Owners did not name a specific part.
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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200k+
Chevrolet Equinox locks problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox locks
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2008 Chevrolet Equinox owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Door locks on all 4 swinging doors act inconsistently. When locking valuable items with the remote, only some of the doors would lock. Very dangerous and I see this should be a recall with all the complaints on the internet. Wife doesn't on feel safe if she need to get in her car and lock the doors only to find 2 of the doors did not lock.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the automatic lock system for the front drivers side door failed to lock and unlock intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 53,000 and the current mileage was 58,000.
Power locks on the driver side and passage side does not work with the key or remote. Diver side window will not go down also.
Driver and passenger door locks non responsive to key fob or electronic lock control. Extremely hot outside.
Rear passenger door lock has to be manually locked/unlocked from the inside (100% of the time) the driver door now has to manually locked from the inside, and unlocked using a key (50% of the time) rear driver door lock has to be manually locked/unlocked from the inside (50% of the time).
Doors do not lock anymore. The key fob also will not lock the doors. I have to go around to each door and lock them manually.
Electrical door locks don't work , other equinox owners I talk to , have same problems.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the driver's front door failed to lock. The contact also mentioned that the window failed to operate. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage and VIN was not available.
Driver and passenger door locks non responsive to key fob or electronic lock control.
Questions about the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox locks
Does the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox have locks problems?
Owners have filed 18 complaints about the locks of the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox, 5% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2008 Chevrolet Equinox locks problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 60,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox locks?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
Other 2008 Chevrolet Equinox problems
Airbags 110Electrical 65Driver assistance 51Fuel system 48Steering 44Engine 35Body 33Lights 23Visibility 17Transmission 16Acceleration 8Brakes 8Seats 8Seat belts 7Suspension 7Tires 3Wheels 2
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