2009 CHEVROLET EQUINOX — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
150
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
5
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2009 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
The 2009 CHEVROLET EQUINOX has received a total of 150 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (26 complaints), Electrical System (22 complaints), and Engine (18 complaints).
Recalls for the 2009 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2009 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2009 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
150 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 26 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 22 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 18 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignitionswitch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingbrake Lights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingheadlights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tiresvalve | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilityglass Siderear | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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 incline; however, the light disappeared shortly afterwards. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that there were no open recalls on the VIN. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 46,000.
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 was approximately 160,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS AN ABNORMALLY STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE INSIDE THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT LOOKED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE AND NOTICE A FUEL LEAK COMING FROM THE FUEL TANK. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A CRACK IN THE FUEL PUMP. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. AN UNKNOWN DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 66,000.*DT*DT*JB
I WAS HEADING DOWNTOWN WITH MY KIDS AND THIS CAR CUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD WHILE I WAS DRIVING THIS WAS ONE OF THE WORSE DAYS OF MY LIFE CHEVROLET SHOULD BE ASHAMED ALL THEM EQUINOX NEEDS TO BE RECALLED BEFORE SOMEONE DIES THIS CAR SET A LITTLE BLAZE STALLED OUT IVE ONLY SEEN CHEVY EQUINOX DO THIS
I WAS HEADING DOWNTOWN WITH MY KIDS AND THIS CAR CUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD WHILE I WAS DRIVING THIS WAS ONE OF THE WORSE DAYS OF MY LIFE CHEVROLET SHOULD BE ASHAMED ALL THEM EQUINOX NEEDS TO BE RECALLED BEFORE SOMEONE DIES THIS CAR SET A LITTLE BLAZE STALLED OUT IVE ONLY SEEN CHEVY EQUINOX DO THIS
Safety Rating for the 2009 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 CHEVROLET EQUINOX in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
General Motors, LLC has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2009 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
05-00-89-055F — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information for GM dealer empowerment program and goodwill procedures.
SB-09-07-30-012F — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
PIT-5045 — ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
GM: AFTER ENGINE START-UP THE STABILITY LIGHT IS ON AND THEN GOES OFF AFTER ABOUT 10 SECONDS. THERE ARE NO TROUBLE CODES STORED. *RM
PIT-4651A — TRAILER HITCHES
PONTIAC/CHEVROLET: TRAILER TURN SIGNAL AND STOP LAMPS INOPERATIVE OR STAY ON. THIS MAY HAPPEN IF THE RELAYS THAT COME WITH THE ACCESSORY TRAILER HITCH ARE INSTALLED INCORRECTLY. *PE
PIT-4756 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
GENERAL MOTORS: ABS AND STABILITRAK LIGHTS ON DTC(S) U0121, C0550, C0186, C0196, C0710, C0252. THIS CONCERN CAN BE CAUSED BY WIRE HARNESS GOING TO EBCM, CHAFFING ON TRANSMISSION MOUNT OR METAL BRACKET. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET EQUINOX
- 2005 CHEVROLET EQUINOX — 950 complaints
- 2006 CHEVROLET EQUINOX — 950 complaints
- 2007 CHEVROLET EQUINOX — 947 complaints
- 2008 CHEVROLET EQUINOX — 535 complaints
- 2009 CHEVROLET EQUINOX (current)
- 2010 CHEVROLET EQUINOX — 1,113 complaints
- 2011 CHEVROLET EQUINOX — 1,132 complaints
- 2012 CHEVROLET EQUINOX — 939 complaints
- 2013 CHEVROLET EQUINOX — 979 complaints
- 2014 CHEVROLET EQUINOX — 689 complaints
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