For 2008, it gets minor updates and a new version, the Equinox Sport. The compact crossover Equinox shares platforms and certain components with the Pontiac Torrent. Our car experts also drove the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox to be able to deliver our definitive opinion on the car, to compare it with other cars in the class, and to help you decide if the Equinox is the right car for you.
2008 chevy equinox sport review full#
They said it was full of metallic particles -hmmm.wonder how that 's editors read the latest reviews on the new 2008 Chevrolet Equinox to write this comprehensive review.
in the end, I traded it in after paying a fortune to have the tranny replaced. I've only had it 2 years.and now I can't wait to get rid of it!!. They've agreed to pay 60% of the cost.which is neither satisfying or fair if you ask me. I just can't believe I am going through this, and GM isn't standing behind their vehicle. I've spent countless hours on the phone talking to GM customer service to try to get them to pay for this (as I think they should).even sent a letter to the GM CEO (but haven't heard back from her yet).who even knows if I will. I've spent a small fortune on rental cars as after the warranty expired, I went to my own mechanic because he is cheaper than the dealer. Now, at 46,000 miles on it.I have to replace the tranny!!! I am shocked and disgusted that this is happening. Of course, it all happens after the warranty expires.
2008 chevy equinox sport review cracked#
Timing chain, the seat bolt.all kinds of issues, also had a cracked exhaust manifold. This thing has been in the shop more than it's been in my driveway! Same problems I am seeing on this site. Will I purchase another General Motors (GM) vehicle? No! Will I recommend GM? No!īought my 2010 Equinox in Feb of 2014. A simple "we made a mistake and we will fix" it would go a long way. I am very sorry that an American Icon like Chevy has lost its respect to the very people who helped bale them out of bankruptcy. I'm back on the road again with total confidence with the performance of my Toyota. I finally traded the vehicle for a new Toyota. I was totally worn out and tired of battling the General Motors giant. I was continually handed off to different departments and people who were not very polite or helpful. Long story short, General Motors and the Chevrolet Division did not appear to understand my problem with the engine. My question to the dealer was the replacement engine only had 3500 miles of operating time, why do I have to pay for another replacement engine? After several hours of investigation it appeared to me that the oil consumption was due to scored piston liners. If I wanted a replacement engine it would cost me $5500.00 dollars. The problem this time was the 5 year warranty expired by 1 month. With a replacement engine installed, I drove the vehicle for an additional 35,000 miles when the replacement engine started to consume oil 1 quart every 1000 miles. The dealer changed my engine but I was totally confused now because the Chevrolet Service Manager was saying that one quart of oil every 1000 miles is normal but over 1 quart of oil every 1000 requires and engine change. My vehicles oil consumption increased to over 1 quart of oil every 1000 miles so the dealer agreed to an engine change at 51,000 miles.
When an engine is designed to consume 1 quart of oil every 1000 miles at approximately 35,000 is something I would think the manufacturer should tell the customer before purchasing a brand new vehicle. My surprise and concerned lead me to ask why I wasn't told this during the new purchase discussions and why its not in any of the new car customer maintenance booklet and advertisements. I was told by the Chevrolet Maintenance Manager that 1 quart of oil consumption for 1000 miles is normal for this type 2.4 cylinder engine.
At the next oil change by the dealer I asked if they could use a different type of oil because of the oil consumption concern. This started at 35,000 miles of engine operation. I also understand the why problems occur and what should be accomplished to remedy the malfunction.ĭuring my routine vehicle weekly maintenance check, gas, oil, tire air pressure and other engine fluids, I started to record oil usage of 1/4 quart every 6 or seven hundred miles. My background is in the aviation aircraft maintenance industry so I understand the need to follow the manufacturers maintenance requirements. My plan was to maintain this vehicle as required and drive it for at least 6 to 10 years. However, six years ago I purchased a new 2010 Chevrolet Equinox, 2.4 cylinder engine with front wheel drive. My 1998 Saturn SL2 now has over 170,000 miles recorded. Over the past 45 years of owning a car I was dedicated to General Motors Buick, Saturn and Chevrolet automobiles.
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