Overview & Reviews

For 2009, the Chevrolet Equinox gains side curtain airbags and satellite radio as standard, while Bluetooth joins the options list.

• Roomy and versatile cabin, something-for-everyone lineup, excellent crash test scores.

• Some subpar interior materials, slow steering response on non-Sport models.

User Reviews:

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  A Very Good Purchase - 2009 Chevrolet Equinox
  By bboyes - September 10 - 2:52 pm

  Bought this vehicle after considerable research. My decision came down to the Audi Q5 3.2 or Eq Sport. I like/ own Audis, although now overpriced. Very similar power, comparable handling, interior room, and amenities. Obviously, big difference in cachet, resale value and sticker price. Athough there are many choices in this vehicle class, these two stood out for handling and performance, without going to a Porsche or BWM (way overpriced/valued). After driving for 27 months/36000 miles, this was a great choice. Other than minor issues with bluetooth, this has been a solid vehicle, with NO problems, interior holding up well, despite heavy use/athletic gear hauling. Fuel use more than expecte

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  Good choice for the price - 2009 Chevrolet Equinox
  By Robot - October 9 - 2:00 am

  Have owned since new for 18 months mileage is good on highway general comfort is as good as any in price/vehicle type category. @ complaints: 1. Road noise on highway is higher than expected. 2. The lack of a dash mounted rear hatch release control is annoying. Its a very roomy and functional SUV in its class.

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  Bought a used 2009 Equinox LS - 2009 Chevrolet Equinox
  By renfeslady - March 7 - 6:01 pm

  Had been looking at new equinox but decided to save some money and go used. The biggest worry was the Stablelizer light but found it only came on when the bumps on the highway were terrible. Drives great, acceleration great. The gas mileage is fine. Didnt buy it for that. Bought a cup holder that sits higher and works great. The controls in the center are too low and hard to see while driving so I dont mess with them unless I am off the road. I can deal with it for the price I got!!

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  Key in will not start - 2009 Chevrolet Equinox
  By sandy - February 28 - 12:04 am

  Trouble For some reason when we put the key in the ignition it will not start until you play with the wheel. It will start with the remote. This has happened twice in the last two days - takes 10- 15 minutes and some sort of luck to get it to start

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  So far so good! - 2009 Chevrolet Equinox
  By Steve - November 20 - 9:34 pm

  I picked up an 09 equinox after completing many hours of reviewing. What I like most about the vehicle is that all of the kinks have been fixed since 2005. The seats are comfortable outside design is nice (2010 owners, you win!) drives like a truck (which is fine) gas mileage is ok (nothing to brag about).. overall its a sturdy vehicle. I would have picked up an 2010 model if I racked up ++ miles, however, I do not drive enough to take full receive full benefit of the gas savings. The way I look at it, it would cost me $1000/20000km (Im CDN) more running this vehicle than the 2010 model. I only drive 5-10k/yr and keep my vehicles for 5-6 years therefore, costing $2000 more in gas.

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  little family hauler - 2009 Chevrolet Equinox
  By carstryke - October 27 - 3:31 am

  Well i couldnt pass up the huge rebates even though i kinda regret it now just because the 2010s are so darn sexy. However i am still pleased and my wife is extremely pleased with our current equinox. Still i prefer the 2009 equinox to the competitions compact suvs.

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  electric question - 2009 Chevrolet Equinox
  By jocap - October 13 - 6:37 pm

  my nox is a really good vehicle. I use it like it were a truck, which is what i traded in for it. I had a really bad experience trying to hook a trailer four way plug to it. Now i am trying to hook a 7 prong plug to pull a small pop up camper. I found out that it has some weird electrical system that needs a special something in line. If you dont use it the cars module will blow out, cost around eight hundred dollars to replace. it has something to do with the lights being separate. any help would be happily used.

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  couldnt pass up the discounts, not bad - 2009 Chevrolet Equinox
  By miles - July 31 - 4:33 pm

  Test drove escape, rav4, crv, Hyundai Santa Fe. All in all my first choice for interior comfort was the Santa Fe by a large margin. The equinox is simple and cheap feeling, but for the steep discount I got, I couldnt pass it up. Msrp 29,035, purchase price 18,766, lt with lt2, chrome wheels, sun roof, pioneer stereo, leather and heated seats. Runs and feels Nice, but at this point I am still missing the luxury feel that I couldn have had with the limted Santa Fe. Other issue- cheapskate design, no hatch release inside the car? no dome light or hatch light? cmon gm, that is just so lame, have some pride in what your putting on the market. No excuse to be that cheap.

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  Switching SUV - 2009 Chevrolet Equinox
  By Steven - March 4 - 8:07 am

  I found this SUV to be a good alternative to my 2003 Lexus RX 300. It has good room and handles well. It seems to understeer a little but no problems. Its functional even though ite interior quality is a little inferior. Splash guard below door extends out too far and interferes when exiting.

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  College Students first self bought car - 2009 Chevrolet Equinox
  By Weston Baker - August 26 - 5:28 pm

  This car is definitely a good buy for me. I like to have a little space without having to shell out more money for a truck. It has been really reliable for me throughout the first year even though I do routine maintenance.