2009 Chevrolet Equinox Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 5%of 94 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 48,700miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the tires of the 2009 Chevrolet Equinox, 5% of the 94 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,700 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“On thanksgiving morning in preparation for a three hour drive I began to put air in the right rear tire of my chevy Equinox because the pressure sensor was showing it a few pounds lower than the other tires. When I removed the fill hose, the aluminum (cast I think) valve stem end broke off with the valve mechanism itself and the tire rapidly deflated. No unusual force was applied to the valve with the portable air pump I have used numerous times on this and other car tires. …”
NHTSA complaint #10554255, filed 2013-12, 48,700 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that three of the four tire pressure monitors/valves malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. When the failure occurred, the tires would instantly become flat. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the cause of the failures was not determined. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 56,879. Updated 05/06/16”
NHTSA complaint #10840220, filed 2016-03, 56,879 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the tire pressure monitoring light illuminated continuously while the vehicle was on. The contact also stated that while driving 25 MPH, acceleration power reduced dramatically and the vehicle decelerated to 3 MPH. The contact also stated that both headlights failed and needed to be replaced every 3 months and the brake lights had failed and needed to be replaced. In addition, the windshield wipers failed to operate when activated. …”
NHTSA complaint #10491623, filed 2013-01, 300 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the tire pressure monitoring light illuminated. The passenger's side rear tire had become flat. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the driver and passenger side rear tire valve stems and monitors needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 41,779 and the current mileage was 43,1216.”
NHTSA complaint #10521507, filed 2013-06, 41,779 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. The vehicle was equipped with firestone destination le 235/65/16 tires. The contact was driving approximately 45 on normal road conditions when there was a loud noise outside of the vehicle. Suddenly, the vehicle swayed off the road into a ditch. There were no personal injuries. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer. The front passenger tire exploded and the rear passenger tire sidewall exhibited an extremely large bubble. The vehicle has not been driven due to a safety hazard. The tires have not been replaced at this time. …”
NHTSA complaint #10301907, filed 2010-01, 87,769 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10227674Nov 29, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10210321Mar 7, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10208971Feb 3, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10213757Jan 4, 2022This service bulletin provides information for accurate tire pressures that ensure the safe handling and appropriate ride characteristics of GM cars and trucks.
- 10205738Nov 8, 2021This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Tire/Wheel Characteristics (Vibration, Balance, Shake, Flat Spotting) of GM Original Equipment Tires.
- 10184105Nov 11, 2020This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 1% |
| 2024 | 3 | 4% |
| 2021 | 3 | 3% |
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 3 | 1% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 | 3 | 0% |
| 2014 | 4 | 1% |
| 2013 | 8 | 1% |
| 2012 | 4 | 1% |
| 2011 | 4 | 1% |
| 2010 | 6 | 1% |
| 2009 | 5 | 5% |
| 2008 | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 | 8 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 6 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2009 Chevrolet Equinox
26 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsEngine
18 complaintsElectronic stability control
12 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsExterior 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.
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