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2009 Chevrolet Equinox Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2009 Chevrolet Equinox has no NHTSA recall campaigns and 94 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Chevrolet dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2009 Chevrolet Equinox, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2009 Chevrolet Equinox owner complaints

Owners have filed 94 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Chevrolet Equinox, describing incidents dated September 14, 2009 to April 15, 2026.

Most-cited components

  • Air Bags 26 complaints
  • Electrical System 23 complaints
  • Engine 18 complaints
  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 12 complaints
  • Fuel/Propulsion System 12 complaints
  • Vehicle Speed Control 11 complaints

Of the 94 complaints on file, 5 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 94 complaints, owners report 6 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11736341 · Filed

    Odometer Fraud - The contact purchased a 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 186,425 as stated on the contract. The contact stated that the speedometer was possibly tampered…

  • ODI #11524399 · Filed

    The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that there was an abnormal fuel odor coming from the vehicle. Upon inspection, the contact discovered a fuel leak coming from the gas tank. The contact also stated that the check engine warning light was illuminating while driving up an…

  • ODI #11418604 · Filed

    The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the traction control warning light illuminated and the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was not yet diagnosed. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage…

Read all 94 complaints
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2009 Chevrolet Equinox as of November 3, 2026. New recalls can be issued at any time, so check the specific VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before buying.

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Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Chevrolet Equinox at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

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