2009 Chevrolet Equinox Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. Part of Generation 1 — 2005–2009.

20082010
Complaints
150
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

AIR BAGS

Avg mileage:81,142 mi
Crash-related:2
#222 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Avg mileage:82,124 mi
Crash-related:1
#318 complaints

ENGINE

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.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
AIR BAGS26281,142 mi
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM22182,124 mi
ENGINE181183,182 mi
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)1278,160 mi
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1165,367 mi
POWER TRAIN10108,146 mi
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM8180,816 mi
UNKNOWN OR OTHER7103,602 mi
STEERING562,028 mi
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE359,000 mi
TIRES3159,416 mi
VISIBILITY369,550 mi
WHEELS356,493 mi
SERVICE BRAKES270,000 mi
STRUCTURE:BODY289,000 mi
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS228,590 mi
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH1150,000 mi
EXTERIOR LIGHTING150,000 mi
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS1115,000 mi
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP1117,000 mi
SEAT BELTS190,050 mi
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC112,700 mi
STRUCTURE179,000 mi
TIRES:VALVE156,879 mi
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM1160,000 mi
VISIBILITY/WIPER1136,000 mi
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR112,200 mi
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS185,600 mi

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