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Vehicle speed controlPart report

2009 Chevrolet Equinox Vehicle speed control Problems

Complaints
11about this part
Share
12%of 94 total for the year
Median mileage
72,545miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2009 Chevrolet Equinox, 12% of the 94 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,545 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.

“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

“On thursday 3/19/2015 as was driving to work I noticed that on the dashboard that the stabilitraking off, service traction controlled and service stabilitraking and engine power is reduced. On my way home there was no message on the dash, but the next day 3/20/2015 on my way to work that same message came on and it stayed on, so I took it to a garage and they tried to diagnose what was wrong and they could not fin out what it was and they told me to take it to the dealer.”

NHTSA complaint #10700883, filed 2015-03, 75,000 miles

“On october 16, 2014, I went to the dealer to pickup my vehicle still with no answers to why the dashboard message is reading: stabilitraking off, service traction control, service stabilitraking and engine power is reduced. Then the engine shuts down. As I was pulling off the dealership lot, the engine light starting flashing rapidly, vehicle began to loose power, it was backfiring and smelled of a foul odor. The sales manager came outside to drive the vehicle and the vehicle continued to loose engine power. …”

NHTSA complaint #10648520, filed 2014-10, 72,545 miles

“The throttle body went bad in my car for the 2nd time in 3 years. I had the throttle body replaced in january of 2011, after only owning the car a month. It now needs replaced again today in january of 2014. I press the gas peddle and car doesn't go anywhere, then all of the sudden it will take off and runs as if the engine is being pushed and pulled. It also stalled out on me once while driving it. This is a safety hazard when sitting in the middle of an intersection to make a left turn and the car will not go forward.”

NHTSA complaint #10561164, filed 2014-01, 78,200 miles

“On tuesday, october 14, 2014, I was leaving work headed to my physical therapy appointment. It was a rainy day. While in route, a message appeared on the dashboard: stabilitraking off. I proceeded to turn right and get into the left turning lane heading to my appointment. Once, I got into the turning lane the dashboard message was flashing: stabilitraking off, service traction control, service stabilitraking and engine power is reduced. The vehicle shuts down. I attempted start the vehicle and it moved a few inches then shutdown. …”

NHTSA complaint #10648519, filed 2014-10, 72,545 miles

Vehicle speed control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202611%
2025104%
202478%
202333%
202221%
202111%
2020155%
2019124%
2018113%
201773%
201692%
2015132%
2014183%
2013122%
2012183%
2011506%
2010324%
20091112%
200882%
2007203%
200691%
2005223%

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
Transmission and drivetrain
10 complaints
Other or unknown
8 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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