2009 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE Structurebody Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Structurebody Issues in the 2009 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE
4 structurebody complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Structurebody Complaints
THE DASHBOARD IS CRACKED IN SEVERAL PLACES AND FLEXES LARGE AMOUNTS DURING NORMAL IN TOWN DRIVING CONDITIONS. THERE ARE SHARP EDGES THAT CONCERN ME IF WE WERE INVOLVED IN ANY TYPE OF ACCIDENT. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN WELL CARED FOR AND NEVER ABUSED IN ANY WAY. THE CRACKS CONTINUE TO WORSEN AND ARE APPARENTLY FROM THE LACK OF REINFORCEMENT OR MATERIALS DEFECT IN THE DASH ITSELF BUT THE DIRECT CAUSE IS UNKNOWN TO ME.
DASHBOARD AND VENT COVER CRACKING IN MULTIPLE PLACES CAUSING RATTLING AND POSSIBLE SAFETY ISSUE DUE TO FLYING DEBRIS IN AN AUTO ACCIDENT.
I HAVE THE SAME SAFETY CONCERN MANY OTHER OWNERS ARE HAVING. MY DASHBOARD IS CRACKED IN MULTIPLE SPOTS, MAINLY AROUND THE AIRBAG AND INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. I BELIEVE THIS WOULD AFFECT THE AIRBAG FROM DEPLOYING PROPERLY OR SEND SHARP PIECES OF THE DASHBOARD INTO THE CABIN IF IMPACTED. I HAVE CONTACTED GM SEVERAL TIMES WITH ZERO ASSISTANCE OR CONCERN ON THEIR PART.
PLATING ON HANDLES IS FLAKING OFF AND IS VERY SHARP CUTTING THE FINGERS SOME WERE DEEP. *TR
Other 2009 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE Problem Areas
Air Bags
41 complaints
Unknown Or Other
28 complaints
Electrical System
4 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
4 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
2 complaints
Structure
2 complaints
Structureinterior Panelsdashboard
2 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
1 complaint
Engine
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Cooling
1 complaint
Equipment Adaptivemobility
1 complaint
Exterior Lighting
1 complaint
Power Train
1 complaint
Service Brakes
1 complaint
Steering
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint