2009 Chevrolet Equinox reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2009 Chevrolet Equinox — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 151
- 3 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- AIR BAGS
- 26 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 0
- none on record
- Reported harm
- 6 reported crashes · 9 injuries · 2 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#3,183
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Chevrolet median
-157
median 308 across 473 Chevrolet records
Vs 2007-2011
-108
median 260 complaints in 736 records
Top component share
17%
Air Bags: 26 complaints
What owners report fails — 2009 Chevrolet Equinox
- AIR BAGS 26
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 22
- ENGINE 18
- ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) 12
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 11
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2009 Chevrolet Equinox units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2009 Chevrolet Equinox reliable?
NHTSA has 151 consumer complaints on record for the 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. The most-reported problem area is air bags (26 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2009 Chevrolet Equinox units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Chevrolet Equinox?
Owners most often report problems with: air bags (26), electrical system (22), engine (18), electronic stability control (esc) (12). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2009 Chevrolet Equinox?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.