2008 Chevrolet Equinox Fuel/propulsion System Problems

NHTSA component category: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · data through 07/14/2026

39Fuel/propulsion System complaints

10.5%Of all 370 complaints

#5Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How fuel/propulsion system ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS108 · 29.2%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM64 · 17.3%

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)46 · 12.4%

STEERING44 · 11.9%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM39 · 10.5%

Share of the 370 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox overview page.

What owners report

“FUEL SMELL INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF CAR PLASTIC FITTING ON FUEL PUMP ASSY CRACKED AND LEAKING WAS TOLD MY CAR DID NOT HAVE A RECALL…”NHTSA complaint 10496651 — filed 02/06/2013

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Fuel/propulsion System complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox have fuel/propulsion system problems?

Fuel/propulsion System is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox: 39 of 370 complaints on file (10.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox have in total?

370 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 9 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 12 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's fuel/propulsion system category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.