has there been a recall on 2008 Chevy Equinox for paint peeling off.

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my paint has bubbled up and is starting to crack and peel off

my buddy in Peterman AL

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Jul 14, 2013

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Ennetteon Jan 25, 2014

Woke up this morning looked out my window to see huge sheets of paint peeling off my 2008 Equinox. Confused and pissed.

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Mpayneon Feb 23, 2014

The same exact thing happened to me a few weeks ago. It's on the upper rear doors on both sides and hatch door. My 2008 Equinox is white and is now grey where the paint peeled off and is now starting to rust. I contacted the dealer and they don't want to deal with the problem. I contacted GM this weekend in hopes to get some answers. Have you found out anything further and what our recourse might be? Thanks

Rt1113on Apr 10, 2014

Have you heard anything back from GM? just noticed mine is doing the same thing on the back quarter panels on both sides I am considering calling GM.

Marltonon Jun 11, 2014

So my white 2008 equinox has the exact same thing. Paint all peeled in the back on both sides. Took back to dealer. They told me something must have splashed on it. Seriously?? On the exact same places on each side?? I am so angry.

chris923on Nov 21, 2014

I have a 2008 equinox and the paint is doing the same thing above rear doors. If any of you have pictures you can send me of your vehicle it would be greatly appreciated. Gm told me they didnt know of any other cases where this happened. The dealership I went to said that gm had a problem with the primer chalking causing the primer to separate from metal and he said is definitely a factory issue. Talked to attorney and he asked me to gather as many pics and people that have the same problems.email. carobert923@gmail.com thanks

peanut53on Dec 14, 2014

I have A 2008 black equinox came home saturday from work and found all my paint gone from drivers back door.And passenger side paint looks like orange peeling.went to dealer and he wants me to bring it back so his body man can see it.I hope they do something. Ill keep my fingers crossed.

Becca1957on Jan 26, 2019

I am too embarrassed to drive my 2009 equinox. Sheets of paint has come off. GM says it’s not their problem

Becca1957on Jan 26, 2019

They told us the same thing. We took it there and they said it was factory default but they won’t repaint my car

Becca1957on Jan 26, 2019

Said it would cost too much to repaint the whole car. What a disgrace. My white equinox is so ugly now. They ran out of primar when it was painted at the factory they said

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ahillon May 29, 2014

I am having the same problem.Looking at other responses, it is in the same exact place on the car. I will be contacting GM today. It looks like a problem with white ones.

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Marltonon Jun 11, 2014

Did you ever contact gm? Any luck? Should be a recall for this.

ahillon Jun 23, 2014

I finally got some satisfaction from GM through my dealer. They agreed to repaint the problem area, from the seam in the panel above the doors on each side and the back of the car. I agreed to pay a $350 copay. I really should not have, but need the car fixed to prevent further destruction. It took a great deal of work on my part, but have bought several cars from the dealer and every time I got a no, I asked to speak to someone above the person I had talked to.

chris923on Nov 21, 2014

I have a 2008 equinox and the paint is doing the same thing above rear doors. If any of you have pictures you can send me of your vehicle it would be greatly appreciated. Gm told me they didnt know of any other cases where this happened. The dealership I went to said that gm had a problem with the primer chalking causing the primer to separate from metal and he said is definitely a factory issue. Talked to attorney and he asked me to gather as many pics and people that have the same problems.email. carobert923@gmail.com thanks

DAB624on Jan 9, 2015

I have a 2009 BLACK equinox... Mine just started today...was driving & thought something was on my roof flying off(dirt). NO!!! It was the PAINT!!! I will totally send pics If You guys can send them to me as well.. Calling dealer tomorrow. Wish me luck!! What has been outcome for anyone? Anyway email... alildabldoya@live.com

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Marltonon Jun 11, 2014

My white 2008 did the same thing. Looks terrible.

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chris923on Nov 21, 2014

I have a 2008 equinox and the paint is doing the same thing above rear doors. If any of you have pictures you can send me of your vehicle it would be greatly appreciated. Gm told me they didnt know of any other cases where this happened. The dealership I went to said that gm had a problem with the primer chalking causing the primer to separate from metal and he said is definitely a factory issue. Talked to attorney and he asked me to gather as many pics and people that have the same problems.email. carobert923@gmail.com thanks

badpainton Jan 26, 2019

Same 2008 Equinox With Roof Paint Problems. What Can Owners Do To Resolve This Problem. Should Be A Factory Recall.

Becca1957on Jan 26, 2019

This has been going on for awhile my. At looks awful 2009

Becca1957on Jan 26, 2019

What should we do?

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chris923on Nov 19, 2014

I have a 2008 equinox and the paint is doing the same thing above rear doors. If any of you have pictures you can send me of your vehicle it would be greatly appreciated. Gm told me they didnt know of any other cases where this happened. The dealership I went to said that gm had a problem with the primer chalking causing the primer to separate from metal and he said is definitely a factory issue. Talked to attorney and he asked me to gather as many pics and people that have the same problems.email. carobert923@gmail.com thanks

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HWCarlon Nov 20, 2014

My Blue 2008 Equinox is doing the same thing above the driver rear doors and on the roof. It just started a couple days ago and I have the same primer problem leaving a white chalky residue. The surrounding paint is starting to have the same problems (pitting/small pinpricks) and this includes the Passenger side above the rear door. I would be happy to send you my pictures if I can get you to send the pictures you have and that you have received from other Equinox owners that are experiencing or have experienced the same issues. I am going to a dealer tomorrow. I too, will obtain an attorney if this problem is not resolved by Chevrolet. My email address is hank.carl18@gmail.com.

peanut53on Dec 14, 2014

My black equinox is doing the same.Did you get any results from GM.I am going to dealer monday.

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Becca1957on Nov 24, 2017

I own a 2009 Chev equinox. My paint is coming off in sheets. I have had two dealerships tell me it is a factory default. To repaint the entire car, because eventually the whole car will start peeling. 8-10,000 to repaint my entire car. This is so embarrassing. I have photos as well.

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Becca1957on Jan 26, 2019

No not that I have heard

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