2009 Chevrolet EquinoxProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 94 owner complaints about the 2009 Chevrolet Equinox, most often about the air bags. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 7, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Cutlass, CC0.
Where the 2009 Chevrolet Equinox has problems
94 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 26 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 23 | 1 |
| Engine | 18 | 3 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 12 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 11 | 0 |
| Power train | 10 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 8 | 1 |
| Steering | 5 | 0 |
| Tires | 5 | 1 |
| 10 other systems | 24 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2009 Chevrolet Equinox recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
When do air bags problems start?
74kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 20 air bags complaints. 75% were reported before 100,000 miles.
2009 vs. every other Equinox year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Equinox median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
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- Not rated
2009 Chevrolet Equinox safety ratings
2009 Chevrolet Equinox 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 4 stars (16.4% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
What Equinox owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
THE AIRBAG SENSOR LIGHT STAYS ON INTERMITTENTLY AND WHEN IT DOES, THE PASSENGER AIRBAG SAYS "OFF" AND NOTIFICATION MESSAGE SAYS "SERVICE PASSENGER AIRBAG". EVERY SHOP I HAVE TO TAKE IT TO SAYS THEY SEE NO PROBLEMS, BUT A DEALER HAS TO TAKE A LOOK. THIS STARTED HAPPENING IN 2018 AND HAS BEEN…
THE AIRBAG SENSOR LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF AND AFTER REVIEW OF THIS INFO ONLINE THERE ARE SO MANY COMPLAINTS AGAINST THIS SAME ISSUE NOT SURE WHY NO ONE WILL LOOK INTO THE RECALL NEEDED FOR THESE AIRBAGS THE DEALER IS SAYING IT WILL 1200 TO REPLACE SENSOR LIGHT PUT IN BY MANUFACTURER THIS IS INSANE…
MY AIRBAG LIGHT AND 'SERVICE AIR BAG' LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT AND STABALIZE TRACK LIGHT WERE ALL ON FOR A FEW WEEK AND I TOOK IT TO LOCAL SHOP WHO SAID THE SENSOR FOR THE BRAKES UNDER DRIVER SEAT WAS BAD SO THAT COST $580.00 FOR NEW MODULE. THAT TOOK CARE OF ABS/STABILIZE LIGHTS. HAD TO TO GO DEALER…
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