2009 Chevrolet Equinox Electrical System Problems
- 22
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 22 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- side door · 5 records
- needed replaced · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 8 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System
I have heat problems, i have put $1,200 into the repairs and to no avail there still is a problem
ODI 11058349
Brake Lights · Electrical System · Visibility
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet equinox. While driving, an odor of antifreeze was coming through the vents inside the vehicle. In addition, the contact noticed that the heater core was leaking antifreeze onto the ground, the front passenger side window failed to roll down, the driver's side turn signal failed to lock in place while in use, and the rear brake light bulb failed four times within the year and was…
ODI 11232404
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
When i hit 20-30 mph the suv has a hesitation and then i have the check engine light on and then service stabilitrek and ther is another i forget what it says and when i turn sometimes the whole dash lights up
ODI 10949161
Electrical System
In 2015, i took my car to monument chevrolet and told the dealership that my car is not unlocking the doors when i am using the remote. I had to use my key to unlock my driver side door manually and the reach over to unlock the other doors. Before the dealership even ran a diagnosis test, they told me that it was my lock mechanism and it was going to cost me $300.00 per door to find the problem. I decline and told…
ODI 10926679
Air Bags · Electrical System
When i have a passenger (adult or child) sit on the front (passenger seat) the air bag light sometimes illuminates that the airbag is "on" and sometimes it's "off" while the passenger is sitting. I've also noticed that if my passenger is sitting still, the light will stay "on" but as soon as the passenger moves, the light will change to "off". At first it seemed like a "temperamental" issue because sometimes it just…
ODI 10944339
Electrical System · Switch
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet equinox. The contact was unable to remove the key from the ignition switch. The contact called the dealer (dick shirley chevrolet at [redacted], located at [redacted], burlington, nc 27215) and was advised to place wd-40 on the ignition switch to remove the key. The contact did as advised and was able to remove the key. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle…
ODI 11089620
Electrical System · Visibility
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet equinox. While driving 50 mph and attempting to roll the window down, the switch would not work. The contact made several unsuccessful attempts. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was checked again and the contact was informed that if there were any…
ODI 10825719
Electrical System · Engine
I was recently in a vehicle accident. My vehicle shut off as i was driving and in route of a traffic light. As a result of my vehicle shutting off, i had no brakes and was therefore unable to prevent my vehicle from proceeding through a red light. I then hit a tow truck and was t boned. My vehicle was totaled as a result and myself and my 2 children were transported to our local emergency room due to injuries.…
Crash reported · 3 injuries
ODI 10760083
Air Bags · Electrical System · Seat Belts
Airbag warning light on - took to mechanic yesterday and they found the following "b0074 & b0081 set. Diagnosed and found passenger presence module internally failed". They told me it's a 800+ repair. Called dealer priority cheverolet in chesapeake virginia and they said to check connections below seat as they sometimes come loose. As an engineer i find it hard to believe that such a vital life saving device would…
ODI 10723744
Air Bags · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, there was an error code associated with the onstar system. Onstar ran a diagnostic and discovered that the battery underneath the driver seat that was linked to the onstar system and the air bag system failed. The failure recurred each time the vehicle was restarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The vehicle…
ODI 10722638
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control
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/[redacted] 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…
ODI 10700883
Electrical System
Our vehicle's radio began to not shut off after the driver side door was opened, and the keys were out of the ignition. We brought it to the dealership and was convinced that it was either the door switch or the radio. Having a major guard protection plan, the radio wasn't to be covered and the door switch would. I chose not to have the problem fixed thinking that we'd continue to shut the radio off. It wasn't until…
ODI 10694907
Electrical System · Power Window Devices And Controls
Window driver side working intermittently, pressed switch to lower window heard a pop and drivers side headlight was out window did not go down window still will not go down and the driver side power mirror will not function as well drivers side headlight has been replaced 3 times with in 5 weeks when you press the window down button or open the door the head light will blow and the passenger side window is working…
ODI 10662144
Electrical System
Having problems with my driver side door electric window and door locks not functioning properly or not at all. I have someknowledge of electrical systems so i started troubleshooting the problem. After 5 minutes i found the source of the problem to be completely broken wires that are part of the wiring harness right before it goes through the driver side door and protected by a rubber boot/sleeve . Almost all wires…
ODI 10786711
Electrical System
The driver side power window stopped functioning. Was unable to open the window with the control. It was discovered that if the door was opened the control functioned. I took this vehicle to the blaise alexander dealership in muncy, pa for repairs. I was told that the wire that controlled this function was "crimped" and needed to be repaired. I was also told that the other wires (6 in all) were going to fail…
ODI 10596317
Electrical System
Driver side door and driver side window stopped operating at the same time. Mechanic advised the wiring harness inside the door had brittle wires and the door harness needed to be replaced. Mechanic showed me the part; two broken wires and four other badly frayed. *tr
ODI 10627277
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet equinox. After parking and attempting to remove the key from the ignition switch, a clicking sound emitted from the vehicle. The failure occurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was unknown.
ODI 10638852
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting
Stability traction control light came on with other warning lights (can't remember specifically what they said) as i was driving 40 mph. Car slowed down to about 20 and would not go any further. Fortunately i was able to get it to the dealership and it was repaired. Since then, i've had nothing but troubles. The warning light for the same will come on periodically but only as i start the car .. Maybe 1x every 3…
ODI 10620819
Electrical System · Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems · Vehicle Speed Control · Visibility
Tl* 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…
ODI 10491623
Electrical System
We have had a problem with the key getting stuck in the ignition for some time now. Some times it takes several minutes of working with it before it will come out. I have taken it back to superior chevrolet of siloam springs two times and have spent a total of $720.72 and it's still not fixed. They told me they had something else to try but it would cost an additional $200 to $300 dollars and it still might not be…
ODI 10588632
Electrical System
Dic (driver information center) display brightness inadequate for daylight/sunlight visibility. No listed means to alter/brighten.
ODI 10396451
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated intermittently was unable to pull the key out of the ignition. The contact mentioned intermittently the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.
ODI 10628776