2009 Chevrolet Equinox problems, recalls, safety rating, MPG & value

Q: What gas mileage does the 2009 Chevrolet Equinox get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2009 Chevrolet Equinox at about 20 mpg combined (17 city / 24 highway).

Q: How much is a 2009 Chevrolet Equinox worth?

Comparable 2009 Chevrolet Equinox listings run roughly $3,300–$10,600, typically around $7,307 (from 65 vehicles).

2009 Chevrolet Equinox at a glance

Safety recallsNone

Owner complaints94

Combined20 mpg

Typical price$7,307

Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.

2009 Chevrolet Equinox recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2009 Chevrolet Equinox.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2009 Chevrolet Equinox common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 94 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Air Bags

Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.

Engine

Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.

Electrical System

Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.

Fuel System

Sniff for fuel odor, check for leaks, hard starts or stalling, and confirm the fuel gauge reads correctly.

Gasoline

Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

Fuel/propulsion System

Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.

2009 Chevrolet Equinox MPG & running costs

Combined20 mpg

City17 mpg

Highway24 mpg

Est. annual fuel cost$3,175

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2009 Chevrolet Equinox worth?

Low

$3,300

Typical price

$7,307

High

$10,600

From 65 comparable 2009 Chevrolet Equinox listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2009 Chevrolet Equinox costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$15,875

Depreciation (5 yrs)$4,850

Total$20,725

Per mile$0.28

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($7,307) with the same model 4 model-years older ($3,430), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.