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2009 Chevrolet Equinox: common problems and reliability
One of the best Equinox years.
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94 owner complaints, most about air bags. No recalls.
Should I buy a 2009 Equinox?The 2009 Chevrolet Equinox has 94 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and electrical system.
Safety record for the 2009 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2009 Chevrolet Equinox vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Equinox years only. How we score it
Is 2009 a good year for the Equinox?
Across the 22 Equinox model years we track, complaint volume runs from 94 (2009) to 784 (2010). With 94 complaints, the 2009 Equinox sits below the model's median of 398.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is sharply divided by powertrain and generation.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Equinox. See the full Equinox owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Equinox listings typically run $11,900–$21,431.
Other Equinox model years
Compare every Equinox year side by side to see how 2009 ranks against the rest.
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