The Lemon IndexAll cars · Chevrolet Equinox · 2009
2009 Chevrolet Equinox. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Engines and drivetrains 4
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.4L 6-cyl | Auto 5-spd | FWD | 17 / 24 / 20 | Regular | $3,100 |
| 3.4L 6-cyl | Auto 5-spd | 4Wheel or AWD | 17 / 24 / 20 | Regular | $3,100 |
| 3.6L 6-cyl | Auto (S6) | FWD | 17 / 24 / 19 | Regular | $3,300 |
| 3.6L 6-cyl | Auto (S6) | 4Wheel or AWD | 16 / 24 / 19 | Regular | $3,300 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 56,400 and 104,000 miles. Median 79,000, from 77 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 74,200 | 56,400–99,600 | 20 |
| Electrical | 85,600 | 55,200–104,200 | 17 |
| Engine | 78,200 | 68,300–109,600 | 13 |
| Stability control | 71,600 | 50,000–76,000 | 11 |
| Speed control | 72,500 | 48,200–78,200 | 11 |
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Speed control | 18% |
| Airbags | 18% |
| Brakes | 9% |
| Tires | 9% |
| Visibility | 9% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Manufacturer communications 1029
Chevy filed 1029 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Saturn/chevrolet/gmc/buick/pontiac: ses light and/or no reverse; a slip/flare or harsh shifts…
- Pontiac/chevrolet: trailer turn signal and stop lamps inoperative or stay
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | No | No |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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