2009 Chevrolet Equinox Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Equinox years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 20th of 22 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 94 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. That ranks 20th out of 22 Equinox model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (26 complaints, 28%), typically at around 74,245 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 1 fire, 6 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 94owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 Chevrolet Equinox problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 26 | 28% | 74,245 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 23 | 24% | 85,600 | — | — |
| Engine | 18 | 19% | 78,200 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 12 | 13% | 71,627 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 12% | 72,545 | — | — |
| Power Train | 10 | 11% | 107,500 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 | 9% | 87,407 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 7 | 7% | 103,011 | — | — |
| Steering | 5 | 5% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 5 | 5% | 48,700 | — | — |
| Visibility | 5 | 5% | 85,600 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 4% | 65,500 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 3% | 82,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 3% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 3% | 48,700 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 2% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | 90,050 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1% | 2,700 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 1% | 160,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1% | 136,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Chevrolet Equinox recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2009 Chevrolet Equinox.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Odometer Fraud - The contact purchased a 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 186,425 as stated on the contract. The contact stated that the speedometer was possibly tampered…
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that there was an abnormal fuel odor coming from the vehicle. Upon inspection, the contact discovered a fuel leak coming from the gas tank. The contact also stated that the check engine warning light was illuminating while driving up an…
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the traction control warning light illuminated and the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was not yet diagnosed. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure…
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, there was an abnormally strong odor of gasoline inside the cabin of the vehicle. The contact looked underneath the vehicle and notice a fuel leak coming from the fuel tank. The check engine warning light…
I was heading downtown with my kids and this car cut off in the middle of the road while i was driving this was one of the worse days of my life chevrolet should be ashamed all them equinox needs to be recalled before someone dies this car set a little blaze stalled out ive only seen chevy equinox…
Other Chevrolet Equinox years
← 2008 Equinox · 2010 Equinox →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Equinox | 73 | 1 |
| 2025 Equinox | 235 | 0 |
| 2024 Equinox | 80 | 1 |
| 2023 Equinox | 98 | 3 |
| 2022 Equinox | 183 | 6 |
| 2021 Equinox | 99 | 4 |
| 2020 Equinox | 314 | 4 |
| 2019 Equinox | 305 | 4 |
| 2018 Equinox | 409 | 5 |
| 2017 Equinox | 276 | 0 |
| 2016 Equinox | 398 | 1 |
| 2015 Equinox | 680 | 2 |
| 2014 Equinox | 548 | 1 |
| 2013 Equinox | 751 | 2 |
| 2012 Equinox | 685 | 3 |
| 2011 Equinox | 782 | 3 |
| 2010 Equinox | 784 | 3 |
| 2009 | 94 | 0 |
| 2008 Equinox | 370 | 0 |
| 2007 Equinox | 685 | 4 |
| 2006 Equinox | 695 | 0 |
| 2005 Equinox | 638 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Chevrolet Equinox?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 26 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Chevrolet Equinox?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2009 Chevrolet Equinox a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Equinox model years, the 2009 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.