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2009 Chevrolet Equinox Other or unknown Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
9%of 94 total for the year
Median mileage
106,506miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2009 Chevrolet Equinox, 9% of the 94 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 106,506 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The timing chain and guides went bad at only 110k miles. And if it was recalled like the 2009 chevy traverse was then I wouldn't have had to fix it. It has the same motor. It is the 3.6l motor. Because it is the sports model. It was throwing p0008 p0018 p0017 and two transmission codes so I believe the transmission is bad now. It is throwing codes p0752 and p0700.”

NHTSA complaint #11327300, filed 2020-06, 110,000 miles

“Chevy eqanox recall. When raining or on wet roads or snow this light pops up and says engine reducing power and says service stability track then shuts the car down I think that this is a recall because several of individuals I kno have chevys and have this issue I took to dealership they never. Figured out for me .”

NHTSA complaint #11084730, filed 2018-04, 50,000 miles

“My 2009 chevy Equinox is slowing down when I reach 4 rpms and will not speed back up until I go back down to 3 rpms no matter how fast or slow I an going once it reaches 4 rpms it slows down. When I shut the car off something is still running under the hold because I can hear it. It was 10 minutes before it finally shut off completely.”

NHTSA complaint #10787910, filed 2015-11, 103,011 miles

“I am filing my complaint due to some re-accruing issues that I continuously have with my truck I just bought in june of 2017. I have problems with the car overheated needle fluctuations and shutting down on me. The air bags does not work for the passenger seat and there are a couple of sensors that are on and constantly stays on when cranking the car and driving. I also have problems when I turn the wheel to the right hearing a rubbing graining noise also hear a trickling noise when pressing the gas to go. I have had my car worked on by a mechanic twice. …”

NHTSA complaint #11035892, filed 2017-10

“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.”

NHTSA complaint #11418604, filed 2021-05, 160,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Other or unknown: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20261620%
20255422%
20241214%
20231717%
2022158%
20211717%
20204715%
20193812%
20185714%
20173713%
2016328%
2015548%
2014428%
2013638%
2012548%
2011587%
2010537%
200989%
2008257%
2007355%
2006649%
2005488%

Other parts of the 2009 Chevrolet Equinox

Air bags
26 complaints
Electrical system
23 complaints
Engine
18 complaints
Electronic stability control
12 complaints
Fuel system
12 complaints
Vehicle speed control
11 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
10 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaints
Steering
5 complaints
Tires
5 complaints
Brakes
3 complaints
Exterior lighting
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2009 Chevrolet Equinox

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology