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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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Chevrolet Equinox.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 26 | 2 | — | 81,142 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 22 | 1 | — | 82,124 mi | |
| ENGINE | 18 | 1 | 1 | 83,182 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 12 | — | — | 78,160 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 11 | — | — | 65,367 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 10 | — | — | 108,146 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 8 | — | 1 | 80,816 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 7 | — | — | 103,602 mi | |
| STEERING | 5 | — | — | 62,028 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 3 | — | — | 59,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 3 | 1 | — | 59,416 mi | |
| VISIBILITY | 3 | — | — | 69,550 mi | |
| WHEELS | 3 | — | — | 56,493 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | — | — | 70,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 | — | — | 89,000 mi | |
| TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | 2 | — | — | 28,590 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 1 | — | — | 150,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | 50,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 1 | — | — | 115,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 | — | — | 117,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | — | — | 90,050 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 | 1 | — | 2,700 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | — | — | 79,000 mi | |
| TIRES:VALVE | 1 | — | — | 56,879 mi | |
| TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 160,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 | — | — | 136,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR | 1 | — | — | 12,200 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 1 | — | — | 85,600 mi |
Other Chevrolet Equinox Years
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