2008 Chevrolet Equinox latches/locks/linkages problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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. *tr”
filed Feb 1, 2015
“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…”
filed Sep 14, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Latches/locks/linkages problems in other Equinox years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Equinox | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 Equinox | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 Equinox | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 Equinox | 5 | 1% |
| 2007 Equinox | 2 | 0% |
| 2006 Equinox | 2 | 0% |
| 2005 Equinox | 5 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.