1. Chevrolet Equinox
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  3. 2009
  4. Power Train

2009 Chevrolet Equinox Power Train Problems

8
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.

What owners report

  • traction control · 5 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
100–150k mi3
150–400k mi2
60–100k mi2
1–30k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • October 1, 2018 · 200,000 miles

    Air Bags · Power Train · Unknown Or Other

    My car stopped in the middle of the highway due to the computer system and my airbag light has been on since i bought the car.

    ODI 11143684

  • December 1, 2017 · 129,700 miles

    Power Train

    Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet equinox. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle spontaneously accelerated forward and the contact used the gear shifter to place the vehicle in neutral.the stabilization system indicator illuminated. The contact called a local dealer (auto plaza chevrolet marble hill, [redacted], marble hill, mo 63764) stated that the hoses needed to be cleaned and the transmission needed to be…

    ODI 11064627

  • January 25, 2017 · 162,900 miles

    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

  • October 8, 2015 · 103,011 miles

    Power Train · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control

    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.

    ODI 10787910

  • September 25, 2014 · 71,627 miles

    Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Power Train

    On september 25, 2014, i was headed home from work traveling 45 miles per hour when the message stabilitraking off appeared on the dashboard. It was a clear and sunny day. As i continued to drive, my vehicle began to loose power and proceeded to slow down as i was in route. I immediately pulled to the side of the road and dashboard message was flashing stabilitraking off, service traction control, service…

    ODI 10648516

  • January 15, 2014 · 105,000 miles

    Engine · Power Train

    I was driving at a speed of 40 mph when i slowed to make a right turn. The stabilitrak notification stated that it was "off trak" and to service "traction control" and that "engine speed is reduced". I could drive no faster than 5 mph. I pulled over and turned my car off for a few minutes. When i started it back up the speed was normal again but the engine light remained lit and solid. This is the second time in 2…

    ODI 10560377

  • July 22, 2012 · 66,225 miles

    Power Train

    I bought this equinox in texas used with 24,071 miles on it. Drove it back to ohio with no problems what's so ever. Then with 43,396 miles, the ignition wires started to fail. Ironically i received a notice from gm that they would pay for this repair had i had it done at a shop.being a gm and ups mechanic,no one touches my vehicles or family's but me! Napa had the wires[$22.00} an i installed them in less than…

    ODI 10468073

  • August 11, 2011 · 23,000 miles

    Power Train

    On going issue with traction control/stabilitrak system. Intermittently a warning will come up on dash stating . . . Traction control off - service stabilitrak. Most times, once you shut the engine off and then start it back up the warning will go away. Recently the warning has remained on dash and neither the traction control or anti-lock brakes have functioned. Two months ago the egr valve was replaced. Over a…

    ODI 10632066