2008 Chevrolet Equinox problems, recalls, safety rating, MPG & value

Q: What gas mileage does the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox at about 19 mpg combined (17 city / 24 highway).

Q: How much is a 2008 Chevrolet Equinox worth?

Comparable 2008 Chevrolet Equinox listings run roughly $3,200–$9,500, typically around $6,191 (from 191 vehicles).

2008 Chevrolet Equinox at a glance

Safety recallsNone

Owner complaints370

Combined19 mpg

Typical price$6,191

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2008 Chevrolet Equinox recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2008 Chevrolet Equinox common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 370 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Fuel/propulsion System

Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.

Fuel System

Sniff for fuel odor, check for leaks, hard starts or stalling, and confirm the fuel gauge reads correctly.

Gasoline

Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

Power Train

Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.

Structure

Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.

Service Brakes

Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.

2008 Chevrolet Equinox MPG & running costs

Combined19 mpg

City17 mpg

Highway24 mpg

Est. annual fuel cost$3,250

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2008 Chevrolet Equinox worth?

Low

$3,200

Typical price

$6,191

High

$9,500

From 191 comparable 2008 Chevrolet Equinox listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2008 Chevrolet Equinox costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$16,250

Depreciation (5 yrs)$4,600

Total$20,850

Per mile$0.28

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($6,191) with the same model 3 model-years older ($3,430), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.