2009 Chevrolet Equinox Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
0/100
#21 most-complained of 21 Equinox years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2009 Chevrolet Equinox has 94 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 0 out of 100 — #21 highest of 21 Equinox model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is airbags (26 complaints, 28% of the total). Complaints report 5 crashes, 1 fire, and 6 injuries.
- Complaints
- 94
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes / fires
- 5 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 6 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 19.5
- 17 city / 24 hwy
Top 2009 Chevy Equinox problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags26 (28%)
- Electrical System24 (26%)
- Engine23 (24%)
- Brakes15 (16%)
- Fuel System12 (13%)
- Transmission & Powertrain10 (11%)
- Other7 (7%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires6 (6%)
- Visibility & Wipers6 (6%)
- Steering5 (5%)
2009 Chevrolet Equinox recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2009 Chevrolet Equinox fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 17 MPG
- Highway
- 24 MPG
- Combined
- 19.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,325
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2009 compared with other Equinox years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2009 Chevrolet Equinox a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2009 Chevrolet Equinox ranks #21 of 21 among Equinox model years (Complaint Index 0/100, verdict: Best). It has 94 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 Chevrolet Equinox?
- The most reported problem areas are airbags (26 complaints), electrical system (24 complaints), and engine (23 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 79,000 miles.
- Does the 2009 Chevrolet Equinox have any recalls?
- No safety recall campaigns list the 2009 Chevrolet Equinox in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2009 Chevrolet Equinox?
- EPA rates the 2009 Chevrolet Equinox at 19.5 MPG combined (17 city / 24 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,325. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.