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2008 Chevrolet Equinox visibility problems

17 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 70,000.

owner complaints
17
of this car's complaints
5%
typical mileage
70,000
crashes
0
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Power window devices and controls
    4
  • Rear window wiper/washer
    3
  • Defroster/defogger/HVAC system
    2
  • Windshield wiper/washer: motor
    1
  • Windshield wiper/washer
    1

At what mileage

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Chevrolet Equinox visibility problems in other years

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Specific symptoms reported on the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox visibility

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Wipers 7

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2008 Chevrolet Equinox owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed May 3, 2019 · Airbags, Fuel system · 190,000 miles · WI

My defrost doesn't work nor does my heat and every time I put gas in the truck it doesn't want to start up right away. It's dangerous to drive and I can't see out my windows I live in wisconsin. I've had my bend door and actuator fixed twice even had all my fluids drained and refilled. It doesn't heat up the truck at all even without defrost on I still get cold air no matter the setting and service air bag has been popping up since ive purchased the vehicle

Filed Oct 19, 2018 · Visibility · IL

When I put my equinox in gear and go, you hear like a water washing in the dash. My windshield and drives windows fog up while I have my heat, or defrost on driving.

Filed Jan 16, 2017 · Visibility · 198,000 miles · MO

Just before thanksgiving 2016 my wife's car started alternating back and forth luke warm air to cold air. I have replaced the heater core, the blend motor door, bled the lines for air bubbles, and today the blower motor resistor. Nothing has changed the heater problems. It doesn't matter if the car is sitting or moving, it doesn't work right. If it's cold I can't keep my windows clear from fogging up or frost on my windows.

Filed Aug 17, 2015 · Electrical, Visibility · 95,000 miles · NC

Electrical - my college age daughter drives the equinox - the locks do not lock unless she physically goes around and locks all of the doors. This is a severe safety issue - especially at night - not safe when she is working and alone and having to lock and unlock all doors - also sometimes a manual unlock will set off the car alarm!!! And she has to jump in and put key in ignition to get it to stop. So worried. Had chevrolet look at it and they say all 4 door actuators have to be fixed for a cost of over 1200.00. College kids cannot afford that and it shouldn't happen anyway. Need immediate help with this. Visibility/wiper - windshield fluid leaking into floor on driver side when wiper fluid filled. Chevrolet said cost over 500.00 to replace fluid bottle??? College kids cannot afford this and it shouldn't be happening anyway. Safety hazard with visibility concerns since bottle empty at all times.

Filed Feb 1, 2015 · Body, Visibility · 111,000 miles · KY

Window on passenger front door will not work. It went down and with extreme slowness finally got it to roll back up. Cannot use at all now.

Filed Apr 25, 2014 · Locks, Visibility · KY

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.

Filed Apr 8, 2014 · Visibility · 100,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated the defroster was activated but would not clear the windows. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that they could not determine the cause of teh failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Aug 22, 2013 · Electrical, Locks · 65,500 miles · AZ

The drivers side back door will sometimes unlock with the kiosk and sometimes I have to manually unlock the door lock. This has been going on for a year. Now my drivers side window will sometimes roll down after several times trying to roll it down. Other times it will not roll down. Has anyone else experienced this with their 2008 equinox?

Filed Jul 26, 2013 · Visibility · 75,000 miles · NC

Got in car to go to work upon cranking the vehicle the rear window exploded.

Filed Mar 18, 2013 · Airbags, Driver assistance · 60,000 miles · TN

I purchased my chevrolet equinox brand new in 2008 and currently we are having issues with the following: 1- drivers side window- will only roll down and/or up intermittently. Occasionally it will roll back up if the interior panel is hit several times. 2- door locks/alarm- the alarm will set but the doors will not lock with the key fob. When using the power locks inside the car, the drivers side door is the only door that will consistently lock. The back door locks will get stuck half way and won't lock or unlock except manually. 3- stabilitrac- the stabilitrac will disable randomly. It has happened while driving in dry conditions or wet conditions, on warm and cold days and also when the car is being started in the driveway. 4- airbags- the "service airbags" light will come on and go off for no reason. It will come on one day and be on for a week and then go off for a month or two and then come back on again. 5- drivers side headlight cover holds a lot of moisture 6- check tire pressure comes on quite a bit for no reason. All tire pressures are double checked and are at the perfect pressure recommended by gm.

Questions about the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox visibility

Does the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox have visibility problems?

Owners have filed 17 complaints about the visibility of the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox, 5% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2008 Chevrolet Equinox visibility problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 70,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox visibility?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Chevrolet Equinox have the most visibility problems?

The Chevrolet Equinox model years with the most visibility complaints are 2006 (280 complaints), 2015 (278 complaints) and 2014 (185 complaints).

Other 2008 Chevrolet Equinox problems

Airbags 110Electrical 65Driver assistance 51Fuel system 48Steering 44Engine 35Body 33Lights 23Locks 18Transmission 16Acceleration 8Brakes 8Seats 8Seat belts 7Suspension 7Tires 3Wheels 2

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