2008 Chevrolet Equinox Review: One of the Best SUVs for the Price

Jo B on February 16, 2024

Father in Law bought this car towards end of 2008 with 18,000 miles on it, a 'GM program car' It was his 2nd vehicle so it didn't get used a bunch, he wanted the AWD option for winter driving. Fast forward to end of 2018 and we took possession of it with 79000 miles on it after he stopped driving. We have maintained it with regular oil changes, trans fluid changes, and have had some small repairs done (wheel bearings, power window motor replacement, that kind of stuff). It now has 215000 miles and engine and transmission still going strong. It's my husband's daily driver-70 miles a day- plus taking it on trips out of town. Metallic gray paint still looks great. Averages 24mpg. We are actually looking for another one with the 3.4 v6 with 100,000 miles or less, we've been so impressed with it.

Whatever57 on October 28, 2023

I bought my 2008 brand new from a dealership. Right away the fuel pump was making up and down squeeling noise. I took it in so they put in a new fuel pump. Then they called me and said we found out that the equinox has two fuel pumps and the engineers say that this is a normal noise. So they offered to put on soundproofing underneath the car to drown out the noise. Check engine lights constantly for many many years. Seal around the back hatch had to be replaced three times after the factory installation. The tire well kept filling with water and rotting. Light bulbs burn out like crazy constantly. Nothing was wrong with my front lights until each one of them had the bulb changed and then they took on condensation. There were no cracks. Finally had to buy completely new headlight lenses. Now they're working great back lights aren't burning out quite as often as they used to. Lot of issues with the battery that was installed when it was new. Obviously bought a new one. The tires that came on it wore off very quickly. Interior pieces and parts some of them break due to being all made out of cheap plastic. Including handle on glove compartment which broke off and I still can't get into my glove compartment.

Flying Chevy on May 12, 2022

Bought used from dealer after a new transmission, brakes, and turn signal control was installed. A year later dealer rebuilt that transmission twice in 4weeks. Then I had to replace power steering pump 4 times along with lines, complete gears and lines. Then rear end, bearings and entire suspension. Then had put in another transmission. Not sure if the part list will ever end because I have literally rebuilt the car under a 160,000 miles

Junk on March 21, 2021

Put thousands of $ in Chevy, I have a Honda Accord with 170,000 miles never have a problem, only 100,000 on Chevy, junk don’t buy!! Unless you have money to just throw away!!! Will never buy GM ever again foreign from now on!!!

Maddie on September 29, 2020

I’ve had this car for 8 months now, At first it was a fun roomy fast car... it won’t pass emissions, had to replace the cat converter, 02 downstream, And then everything WAS good... My car was starting to pull back while accelerating and driving, had multiple mechanics look at it saying my car was in great shape, not a few days later the entire engine blew up, timing belt broke, gaskets blew and my engine seized. My car has Maintained, always has oil in it, everything taken good care of. The car has 153000 miles on it. The engine was TOAST, i had to completely get a new motor for my car that was more than what the car is worth, Now I have a new/used engine in the car with 88,000 miles on it and now my transmission is going out !!! And my car is driving touchy and terrible. This has been nothing but a headache and a mistake and a loss of money.... This car Is a LEMON. The mechanic who replaced my engine told me this car is a lemon as well.

Angelm179 on June 22, 2020

So far this truck has been worked on twice. Passed inspection and rides so smooth and quiet. It takes me to work and back with no problem at all.

Vikki H. on February 14, 2020

Great car. Nice, comfortable ride. Gets around good on snow covered roads, which is what you need in the winter time if you live in Northern Pennsylvania!

Shannon on January 29, 2020

The motor and trans weren't bad but I forever had lights coming on the dash for no specific reason things drawing power from the battery while the car was off leaving me to have to jump start it every time

One owner on December 15, 2019

Selling for my mother. She simply just doesn't drive much! All I can do is be honest- it has hail damage, and paint is peeling off right roof rail. Besides cosmetics, she followed all maintenance schedules. Solid ride; extremely low miles

Allierat777 on December 7, 2019

I bought this car to be used as a second car that would spend 5 months a year in the garage as I was an RVer traveling. I have since sold the RV and it is now my only car. I bought it used in 2016 with 59k miles. It now has 72k, only problem was the heater core $1300 fix, that was shocking as the last time I replaced one it cost $34 and an hour of my time, did I. Mention i am old?. Intown gas mileage is disappointing especially with the air on but out on the road it handles and rides like a big car and the gas mileage improves quite nicely. My only complaint is the turning radius, if I want to make a U turn I have to really assess the situation. Even though it is 11 years old it still looks new and the styling hasn't aged, a few times I have had people ask me if that is the new equinox, I laugh and say "no it is 11 years old" So all in all i would by this car again.