Power Train Related Problems of the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox

Table 1 shows five common power train related problems of the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (twelve problems). The second most common problem is related to the driveshaft (one problem).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Chevrolet Equinox


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox

The Power Train problem

Problem with transmission not shifting properly. Also, the subframe is rusting out because water from the air conditioning unit falls directly on the subframe at that point both are safety hazards my service provider told me about the subframe rusting when I had my oil changed and why it was   Read details...

The Driveshaft problem

My daughter was driving home from a trip when she pulled over to get gas. The driveshaft snapped in half just as she was pulling into the gas station. There was no warning, no sound before then. She had no control of her car. No steering, nothing.   Read details...

The Transmission Not Go Into Gear problem

The car was jerking into gear, especially while putting it into reverse. The car would not go into gear the next morning and had to be towed to the shop. I had to get the transmission replaced at 43,000 miles. I have replaced the headlights twice and hit the hood this last time and it came on.   Read details...


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