Complaints
150
per 10K Sold
17.4
US Sales
86,148
Crashes
6
Fires
2
Injuries
9
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2009 Chevrolet Equinox Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#126 complaints
Airbags
Avg mileage:81,142 mi
Crash-related:2
#222 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:82,124 mi
Crash-related:1
#318 complaints
Engine Problems
Avg mileage:83,182 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Chevrolet Equinox.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 26 | 2 | — | 81,142 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 22 | 1 | — | 82,124 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 18 | 1 | 1 | 83,182 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 12 | — | — | 78,160 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 11 | — | — | 65,367 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 10 | — | — | 108,146 mi | |
| Fuel System | 8 | — | 1 | 80,816 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 5 | — | — | 62,028 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Valve | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Traction Control System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Side/Rear Glass | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 1 | — | — | — |
Airbags
26
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
81,142
Electrical Faults
22
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
82,124
Engine Problems
18
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
83,182
Electronic Stability Control
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,160
Unintended Acceleration
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
65,367
Transmission / Drivetrain
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
108,146
Fuel System
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
80,816
Steering Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
62,028
Gasoline Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel Pump
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Valve
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Traction Control System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Side/Rear Glass
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2009 Chevrolet Equinox — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2009 Chevrolet Equinox reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2009 Chevrolet Equinox has 150 NHTSA complaints, 6 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 26 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2009 Chevrolet Equinox?
Top reported problems: Airbags (26 complaints, avg 81,142 mi); Electrical Faults (22 complaints, avg 82,124 mi); Engine Problems (18 complaints, avg 83,182 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2009 Chevrolet Equinox?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 81,328 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2009 Chevrolet Equinox?
NHTSA complaints for the 2009 Chevrolet Equinox include 6 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 9 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2009 Chevrolet Equinox have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2009 Chevrolet Equinox as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2009 Chevrolet Equinox?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Equinox reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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