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2009 Chevrolet Equinox

Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues

Air bags is the leading concern among 94 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 20th highest complaint count among 21 Equinox model years with reports.

Complaints by model year
  5. 94

Of the 2009 reports, 5 involved a crash and 1 involved a fire. 6 people were injured.

Primary concernAir bags26 reports · 28% of complaints
Owner complaints94Filed with NHTSA
Recall relationshipNo recalls on fileNHTSA campaign records

What owners report most often

  1. Air bags26
  2. Electrical system23
  3. Engine18
  4. Electronic stability control (ESC)12
  5. Vehicle speed control11
  6. Power train10
  7. Fuel/propulsion system8
  8. Other or unspecified7

Recalls and investigations

No safety recalls on file.

Representative owner complaints: air bags

26 reports, newest first. Show all

  1. Air bags, Feb 25, 2011, crash

    TWO MONTHS AFTER REPAIR OF VEHICLE, GRANDDAUGHTER REPORTED THAT CAR VEERED TO RIGHT AND SHE COULD NOT CONTROL THE CAR. SHE HIT A POLE AND THE CAR SUFFERED SEVERE DAMAGE AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. SHE SUFFERED A CONCUSSION AND BRUISES. PICTURES OF INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR ARE AVAILABLE. *TR