2009 Chevrolet Equinox recalls and problems

The 2009 Chevrolet Equinox has 0 recalls and 94 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is air bags.

2009 Chevrolet Equinox
Photo: 2009 Chevrolet Equinox by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2009 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Lowest complaint count among 23 Equinox model years — 20th most.

0recalls
94complaints
5crashes
1fires
6injuries
79,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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0 recalls

No recall campaigns on file.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2009: 1 complaints20092010: 2 complaints2011: 3 complaints20112012: 5 complaints2013: 6 complaints20132014: 24 complaints242015: 11 complaints20152016: 8 complaints2017: 6 complaints20172018: 13 complaints2019: 5 complaints20192020: 6 complaints2021: 2 complaints20212023: 1 complaints2026: 1 complaints20261

2009 vs. other Chevrolet Equinox years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2009. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2009 Chevrolet Equinox have recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Chevrolet Equinox?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention air bags (26), electrical system (23), engine (18). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.