2009 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500
Only 20 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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Only 20 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 20
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
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Complaints per year
2009: 20 complaints
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 154 |
| 2003 | 182 |
| 2004 | 144 |
| 2005 | 129 |
| 2006 | 39 |
| 2007 | 113 |
| 2008 | 37 |
| 2009 | 20 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 28 |
| 2012 | 16 |
| 2013 | 29 |
Known problem areas
Only 20 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Air bags
9 of 20 total reports mention: air bags.
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My 2009 Avalanche ltz has a dash that has cracked completely in half, plus is cracking on the airbag passenger surround.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-04-09
Also filed under Steering
Takata recall - manufacturer still has not allowed the replacement of the air bag.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-06-07
Dashboard cracked around the airbag area. Concerned of flying debris in case of an incident that involves airbag deployment.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-08-04
Structure
3 of 20 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body.
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Multiple cracks in dashboard deck around airbag compartment as well as instrument cluster. Well maintained and taken care of; literally appeared one day and have spread and gotten worse.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-01-29
Got in to my car that morning and heard a rattling noise coming from my dash and came to find out my dash was cracked. I do nothing but highway driving so there were no extenuating circumstances to cause it.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-08-31
Power train
3 of 20 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.
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I was driving to a church function with my wife and about 30MPH under acceleration, my truck started lugging like it was in 6TH gear. It started shaking then the tachometer was fluctuating up and down about 500 RPM's.
NHTSA ODI report, 2011-12-18
09 chevy avalanche the drive shaft or ball joint was undersized by 5/1000 to make the 6 speed transmission shift correctly/thus causing slack which makes noises from a jar to sounding like you were hit in the rear.
NHTSA ODI report, 2011-03-11
Electrical system
2 of 20 total reports mention: electrical system.
Wheels
1 of 20 total reports mentions: wheels.
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Cracked rim flange in 2 locations. Info as follows: wheel 20X8.5JX; made in china; t-DOT GM; cracks are at 12 o'clock and 2:30, full length of the flange where the tire mounts, on the inboard (Mounting) side of the wheel.
NHTSA ODI report, 2011-12-13
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2009 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 — pre-purchase inspection
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- Air bags: 9 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 3 reports on file for this year.
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- Is the 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 45% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.