2008 Chevrolet Equinox vs 2009 Chevrolet Equinox
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2008 Chevrolet Equinox | 2009 Chevrolet Equinox |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 370 | 94 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 969 | 1,028 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19 | 19–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 76,000 mi | 79,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Equinox | Chevrolet Equinox |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 110 | 26 |
| Electrical System | 65 | 23 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 46 | 12 |
| Steering | 44 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 39 | 8 |
| Engine | 27 | 18 |
| Structure | 33 | 3 |
| Power Train | 16 | 10 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 35 | 9 |
| Check engine light | 19 | 5 |
| Stalling | 14 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 11 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 9 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 8 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 0 |
2008 Chevrolet Equinox
2009 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.