2009 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500 Problems, Recalls & Safety Rating

Overview of the 2009 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500

The 2009 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500 has received a total of 27 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (9 complaints), Unknown Or Other (7 complaints), and Electrical System (2 complaints).

Recalls for the 2009 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500

There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2009 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500. No Active Recalls

Owner Complaints for the 2009 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500

27 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Power Trainautomatic Transmission

Component	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Deaths
Air Bags	9	0	0	0	0
Unknown Or Other	7	0	0	0	0
Electrical System	2	0	0	0	0
Power Train	2	0	0	0	0
Structure	2	0	0	0	0
Engine	1	0	0	0	0
Power Trainautomatic Transmission	1	0	0	0	0
Steering	1	0	0	0	0
Structurebody	1	0	0	0	0
Wheels	1	0	0	0	0

Most Recent Complaints

#11194959 | AIR BAGS | April 9, 2019 | 180,000 miles

MY 2009 AVALANCHE LTZ HAS A DASH THAT HAS CRACKED COMPLETELY IN HALF, PLUS IS CRACKING ON THE AIRBAG PASSENGER SURROUND. MY CONCERN OTHER THAN SHRAPNEL IN THE EVENT THE AIRBAG DEPLOYS IS LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WHEN THE DASH PIECES LODGE THEMSELVES BETWEEN THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. THE DASH HAS NEVER BEEN ABUSED OR DAMAGED BY THE OWNER IN ANY WAY, AND THIS IS CLEARLY A MANUFACTURER DEFECT. ALMOST WITHOUT EXCEPTION I HAVE NOTICED THIS DEFECT IN EVERY TRUCK OF THIS TYPE. PLEASE HAVE AN AGENT CONTACT ME IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS NECESSARY. MY LOCAL DEALER WANTS $1600 TO REPAIR THEIR DEFECT.

#11194959 | STEERING | April 9, 2019 | 180,000 miles

MY 2009 AVALANCHE LTZ HAS A DASH THAT HAS CRACKED COMPLETELY IN HALF, PLUS IS CRACKING ON THE AIRBAG PASSENGER SURROUND. MY CONCERN OTHER THAN SHRAPNEL IN THE EVENT THE AIRBAG DEPLOYS IS LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WHEN THE DASH PIECES LODGE THEMSELVES BETWEEN THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. THE DASH HAS NEVER BEEN ABUSED OR DAMAGED BY THE OWNER IN ANY WAY, AND THIS IS CLEARLY A MANUFACTURER DEFECT. ALMOST WITHOUT EXCEPTION I HAVE NOTICED THIS DEFECT IN EVERY TRUCK OF THIS TYPE. PLEASE HAVE AN AGENT CONTACT ME IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS NECESSARY. MY LOCAL DEALER WANTS $1600 TO REPAIR THEIR DEFECT.

#11194959 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | April 9, 2019 | 180,000 miles

MY 2009 AVALANCHE LTZ HAS A DASH THAT HAS CRACKED COMPLETELY IN HALF, PLUS IS CRACKING ON THE AIRBAG PASSENGER SURROUND. MY CONCERN OTHER THAN SHRAPNEL IN THE EVENT THE AIRBAG DEPLOYS IS LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WHEN THE DASH PIECES LODGE THEMSELVES BETWEEN THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. THE DASH HAS NEVER BEEN ABUSED OR DAMAGED BY THE OWNER IN ANY WAY, AND THIS IS CLEARLY A MANUFACTURER DEFECT. ALMOST WITHOUT EXCEPTION I HAVE NOTICED THIS DEFECT IN EVERY TRUCK OF THIS TYPE. PLEASE HAVE AN AGENT CONTACT ME IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS NECESSARY. MY LOCAL DEALER WANTS $1600 TO REPAIR THEIR DEFECT.

#11100432 | AIR BAGS | June 7, 2018 | N/A miles

TAKATA RECALL - MANUFACTURER STILL HAS NOT ALLOWED THE REPLACEMENT OF THE AIR BAG.

#11035467 | AIR BAGS | October 21, 2017 | N/A miles

TAKATA RECALL GM RECALL 49151 FOR FAULTY AIRBAGS IS UNABLE TO BE PERFORMED N MY VEHICLE AT DEALERSHIP DUE TO PARTS BEING UNAVAILABLE IN THE FORESEEABLE FUTURE! I'VE ATTEMPTED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT EVERY 3-4 MONTHS SINCE APRIL 2016 WITH NO AVAIL. RECALL NOTICE WAS RECEIVED BY ME JULY 2016! I'VE BEEN TOLD THAT THERE ARE NO PARTS AVAILABLE TO BE HAD OR ORDERED IN THE FORESEEABLE FUTURE. I WANT IT DONE!

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