2009 Chevrolet Equinox vs 2011 Chevrolet Equinox
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2009 Chevrolet Equinox | 2011 Chevrolet Equinox |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 94 | 781 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,028 | 1,765 |
| Investigations | 0 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 30 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–20 | 19–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 79,000 mi | 82,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Equinox | Chevrolet Equinox |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 18 | 386 |
| Power Train | 10 | 145 |
| Electrical System | 23 | 74 |
| Air Bags | 26 | 52 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 69 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 | 61 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 12 | 55 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 50 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 9 | 18 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 98 |
| Electrical failures | 5 | 0 |
| Stalling | 0 | 140 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 112 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 42 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 36 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 28 |
2009 Chevrolet Equinox
2011 Chevrolet Equinox
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.