Does the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox have steering problems?

NHTSA has 44 owner complaints about the steering in the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox, 12% of all complaints for this model year, including 5 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 79,000 miles.

Which Chevrolet Equinox year has the most steering complaints?

The 2007 Chevrolet Equinox has the most steering complaints (78), compared with 44 for the 2008.

Is there a steering recall for the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox is classified under steering. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2008 Chevrolet Equinox Steering Problems

NHTSA has 44 owner complaints about steering problems in the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox, 12% of all 370 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest steering complaint count among 21 Equinox model years. These complaints report 5 crashes and 5 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 79,000 miles.

Steering complaints: 44; 12% of 370
Crashes reported: 5
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 5
Median mileage: 79,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2008 Chevrolet Equinox steering complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 31, 2009, latest Mar 26, 2020.

44 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2009 to Mar 2020; peak May 2014 (4).

Steering recalls for the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Equinox model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200550 (8%)
200634 (5%)
200778 (11%)
200844 (12%)
20095 (5%)
201044 (6%)
201143 (5%)
201236 (5%)
201319 (3%)
201418 (3%)
201514 (2%)
20167 (2%)
20171 (0%)
201815 (4%)
20199 (3%)
202013 (4%)
20214 (4%)
20226 (3%)
20237 (7%)
20244 (5%)
202511 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox have steering problems?: NHTSA has 44 owner complaints about the steering in the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox, 12% of all complaints for this model year, including 5 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 79,000 miles.
Which Chevrolet Equinox year has the most steering complaints?: The 2007 Chevrolet Equinox has the most steering complaints (78), compared with 44 for the 2008.
Is there a steering recall for the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox is classified under steering. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.