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2009 Chevrolet Equinox Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 94 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Chevrolet Equinox, most often about the air bags (28% of complaints, typically around 74,000 miles). It is 20th of 23 Equinox model years by number of complaints.
Complaints94
Recalls0
Crashes reported5
Fires reported1
Injuries reported6
Most common 2009 Chevrolet Equinox problems
Air bags
26 complaints · 28%Half of these problems showed up before 74,000 miles.
Air bag passenger light always flashes "passenger airbag off" even when an adult sits on the passenger seat. Dealer said this computer module problem is not covered under recent recalls or warranty and that charge will be about $1000.00. I think that this should be covered by general motors. Air bag has never deployed.
While I was driving the light on my dash told me to check air bags. It would nutmeg off. I took it to rydell Chevrolet and they told me that the "switch" was not working and my air bags were inoperable. They also told me that the repair was not covered and would cost me over $900.00. In was furious and spoke to…
Electrical
23 complaints · 25%Half of these problems showed up before 85,500 miles. Parts named most often: ignition, instrument panel.
Window driver side working intermittently, pressed switch to lower window heard a pop and drivers side headlight was out window did not go down window still will not go down and the driver side power mirror will not function as well drivers side headlight has been replaced 3 times with in 5 weeks when you press the…
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, there was an error code associated with the onstar system. Onstar ran a diagnostic and discovered that the battery underneath the driver seat that was linked to the onstar system and the air bag system failed. The failure…
Engine
18 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 78,000 miles.
The throttle body went bad in my car for the 2nd time in 3 years. I had the throttle body replaced in january of 2011, after only owning the car a month. It now needs replaced again today in january of 2014. I press the gas peddle and car doesn't go anywhere, then all of the sudden it will take off and runs as if the…
Car hesitated, slowed down, then lost power. The warning lights were stabilitrack off, traction control off, reduced engine power. Car is now with the dealership & was told that the throttle body will have to be ordered as this is a rare occurrence but when I looked on internet, it seems this is a problem that has…
Stability control
12 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 71,500 miles.
On september 25, 2014, I was headed home from work traveling 45 miles per hour when the message stabilitraking off appeared on the dashboard. It was a clear and sunny day. As I continued to drive, my vehicle began to loose power and proceeded to slow down as I was in route. I immediately pulled to the side of the road…
On tuesday, october 14, 2014, I was leaving work headed to my physical therapy appointment. It was a rainy day. While in route, a message appeared on the dashboard: stabilitraking off. I proceeded to turn right and get into the left turning lane heading to my appointment. Once, I got into the turning lane the…
Fuel system
12 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 74,000 miles. Parts named most often: delivery.
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. After refueling the vehicle, the odor of fuel was present inside and outside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump was leaking fuel and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not…
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. While the vehicle was parked, fuel leaked down from the top of the fuel tank without warning. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 81,040.
Speed control
11 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 72,500 miles.
On tuesday, october 14, 2014, I was leaving work headed to my physical therapy appointment. It was a rainy day. While in route, a message appeared on the dashboard: stabilitraking off. I proceeded to turn right and get into the left turning lane heading to my appointment. Once, I got into the turning lane the…
On october 16, 2014, I went to the dealer to pickup my vehicle still with no answers to why the dashboard message is reading: stabilitraking off, service traction control, service stabilitraking and engine power is reduced. Then the engine shuts down. As I was pulling off the dealership lot, the engine light starting…
Transmission
10 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 107,500 miles.
I was driving at a speed of 40 MPH when I slowed to make a right turn. The stabilitrak notification stated that it was "off trak" and to service "traction control" and that "engine speed is reduced". I could drive no faster than 5 MPH. I pulled over and turned my car off for a few minutes. When I started it back up…
The timing chain and guides went bad at only 110k miles. And if it was recalled like the 2009 chevy traverse was then I wouldn't have had to fix it. It has the same motor. It is the 3.6l motor. Because it is the sports model. It was throwing p0008 p0018 p0017 and two transmission codes so I believe the transmission is…
Other or unspecified
7 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 103,000 miles.
My 2009 chevy Equinox is slowing down when I reach 4 rpms and will not speed back up until I go back down to 3 rpms no matter how fast or slow I an going once it reaches 4 rpms it slows down. When I shut the car off something is still running under the hold because I can hear it. It was 10 minutes before it finally…
The timing chain and guides went bad at only 110k miles. And if it was recalled like the 2009 chevy traverse was then I wouldn't have had to fix it. It has the same motor. It is the 3.6l motor. Because it is the sports model. It was throwing p0008 p0018 p0017 and two transmission codes so I believe the transmission is…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2009 Chevrolet Equinox recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2009 Chevrolet Equinox
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 Chevrolet Equinox?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: air bags (26 complaints, typically around 74,000 miles); electrical (23 complaints, typically around 85,500 miles); engine (18 complaints, typically around 78,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2009 Chevrolet Equinox have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2009 a bad year for the Chevrolet Equinox?
- It is 20th of 23 Equinox model years by number of complaints, with 94 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.