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2009 Chevrolet Equinox

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

Fewer warning signs than most model years

Owner complaints for the 2009 Chevrolet Equinox are lower than the model-year median of 382.5.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

77 reports with mileage · 17 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Air Bags. Review the 26 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 23 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine. Review the 18 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

5 crash reports1 fire reports4 injury reports

Electrical System complaints

23 reports
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35,788 miles · May 15, 2014
Electrical System

WE HAVE HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE KEY GETTING STUCK IN THE IGNITION FOR SOME TIME NOW. SOME TIMES IT TAKES SEVERAL MINUTES OF WORKING WITH IT BEFORE IT WILL COME OUT. I HAVE TAKEN IT BACK TO SUPERIOR CHEVROLET OF SILOAM SPRINGS TWO TIMES AND HAVE SPENT A TOTAL OF $720.72 AND IT'S STILL NOT FIXED. THEY TOLD ME THEY HAD SOMETHING EL…

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WE HAVE HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE KEY GETTING STUCK IN THE IGNITION FOR SOME TIME NOW. SOME TIMES IT TAKES SEVERAL MINUTES OF WORKING WITH IT BEFORE IT WILL COME OUT. I HAVE TAKEN IT BACK TO SUPERIOR CHEVROLET OF SILOAM SPRINGS TWO TIMES AND HAVE SPENT A TOTAL OF $720.72 AND IT'S STILL NOT FIXED. THEY TOLD ME THEY HAD SOMETHING ELSE TO TRY BUT IT WOULD COST AN ADDITIONAL $200 TO $300 DOLLARS AND IT STILL MIGHT NOT BE FIX. AFTER CHARGING ME THIS MUCH FOR WHAT SHOULD BE A SIMPLE FIX THEY SHOULD MAKE SURE IT REPAIRED ON THEIR OWN TIME. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10588632

300 miles · Jan 7, 2013
Electrical SystemTiresVehicle Speed Control

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING LIGHT ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS ON. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, ACCELERATION POWER REDUCED DRAMATICALLY AND THE VEHICLE DECELERATED TO 3 MPH. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT BOTH HEADLIGHTS…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING LIGHT ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS ON. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, ACCELERATION POWER REDUCED DRAMATICALLY AND THE VEHICLE DECELERATED TO 3 MPH. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT BOTH HEADLIGHTS FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED EVERY 3 MONTHS AND THE BRAKE LIGHTS HAD FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO OPERATE WHEN ACTIVATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY HAD FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. NO OTHER REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 300.

NHTSA ODI #10491623

Mileage unknown · Apr 13, 2011
Electrical System

DIC (DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER) DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS INADEQUATE FOR DAYLIGHT/SUNLIGHT VISIBILITY. NO LISTED MEANS TO ALTER/BRIGHTEN.

NHTSA ODI #10396451

Official recalls

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NHTSA investigations

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