2009 Chevrolet Equinox Problems, Recalls & Reliability
151 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2009 Chevrolet Equinox, alongside 0 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 13/100 on the trouble index — one of this model's quieter years. Electrical leads the reports, typically around 90,000 miles.
One of the quieter years. Relative to its siblings, the 2009 Chevrolet Equinox has drawn well-below-average complaint volume with at least four years on the road.
Better year
Where 2009 sits among all Equinox years
What owners report
“Dic (driver information center) display brightness inadequate for daylight/sunlight visibility. No listed means to alter/brighten.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2009 Equinox
“Takata recall. Service air bag for passenger seat is on and air bag is off. Began while stationary with passenger in the seat. This vehicle has 58,000 miles on it. Unacceptable that it is not under recall.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2009 Equinox
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 119 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 79,000 miles. Half of those reports fall between 58,490 and 106,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls
No recall campaigns on file for the 2009 Chevrolet Equinox.
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2009 Chevrolet Equinox reliable?
The 2009 Chevrolet Equinox drew 151 complaints in federal safety records — one of this model's quieter years. Its trouble index is 13/100, scored against the model's worst year (2011).
What are the most common 2009 Chevrolet Equinox problems?
The top reported problems for the 2009 Chevrolet Equinox are electrical (27 complaints), airbags (26), and other (20).
At what mileage do 2009 Chevrolet Equinox problems show up?
Owners most often report 2009 Chevrolet Equinox problems around 79,000 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 58,490 and 106,000 miles.
Does the 2009 Chevrolet Equinox have recalls?
No recall campaigns are on file for the 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check the VIN before buying.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.