MYRModel Year Report

2009 Chevrolet Avalanche

▲ Better than typical
2009 Chevrolet Avalanche
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:54:11.045Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
76
Recalls
5

Campaigns on file for 2009

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Air bags

54% of complaints

Complaints per year

2000: 2 complaints 2000 2001: 2 complaints 2002: 444 complaints 2002 2003: 204 complaints 2004: 165 complaints 2004 2005: 71 complaints 2006: 11 complaints 2006 2007: 377 complaints 2008: 258 complaints 2009: 76 complaints 2009 76 2010: 111 complaints 2011: 127 complaints 2012: 36 complaints 2012 2013: 82 complaints
2000: 2 complaints 2000 2001: 2 complaints 2001 2002: 444 complaints 2002 2003: 204 complaints 2003 2004: 165 complaints 2004 2005: 71 complaints 2005 2006: 11 complaints 2006 2007: 377 complaints 2007 2008: 258 complaints 2008 2009: 76 complaints 2009 76 2010: 111 complaints 2010 2011: 127 complaints 2011 2012: 36 complaints 2012 2013: 82 complaints 2013
2000: 2 complaints 2000 2001: 2 complaints 2001 2002: 444 complaints 2002 2003: 204 complaints 2003 2004: 165 complaints 2004 2005: 71 complaints 2005 2006: 11 complaints 2006 2007: 377 complaints 2007 2008: 258 complaints 2008 2009: 76 complaints 2009 76 2010: 111 complaints 2010 2011: 127 complaints 2011 2012: 36 complaints 2012 2013: 82 complaints 2013

2009: 76 complaints

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YearComplaints
19990
20002
20012
2002444
2003204
2004165
200571
200611
2007377
2008258
200976
2010111
2011127
201236
201382

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

54% · 41 reports
CRASH
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Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche. While the contact was making a left turn at an unknown speed, another vehicle crashed into the rear passenger door and wheel. The crash caused the axle to fracture on the contact's vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-09-05

Takata recall

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-10-30

Structure

11% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing body and dashboard.

INJURY
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Plating on handles is flaking off and is very sharp cutting the fingers some were deep.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-04-29

Vehicle speed control

5% · 4 reports
CRASH
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Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche. While the contact was stopped with the vehicle in drive the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning causing the contact to crash into a garage door.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-03-05

Electrical system

5% · 4 reports
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Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact stated that while driving approximately 75 MPH the vehicle stalled, then automatically restarted independently.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-12-28

Fuel/propulsion system

3% · 2 reports

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2009-05-18Fuel system, gasoline09V154000 GM is recalling 27,188 my 2009 Cadillac escalade, escalade hybrid, escalade esv, and escalade ext; Chevrolet Avalanche, Suburban, Tahoe, Tahoe Hybrid, and Colorado; and GMC yukon, yukon hybrid…

    Remedy: Dealers will install a new fuel system control module free of charge. The recall began on May 18, 2009. Owners may contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and GMC at…

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2010-06-11Electrical system10V240000 GM is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Buick, lucerne; Cadillac dts; hummer H2; model year 2008-2009 Buick enclave; Cadillac cts; model year 2007-2009 Cadillac escalade, escalade esv, escalade…

    Remedy: Dealers will permanently disable and remove the heated washer fluid module. An updated page for the owner manual will be provided and inserted in the owner manual to document that the feature has…

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  3. R
    2021-03-01Air bags21V050000 General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL, and 2009-2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500,...

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 22, 2021.

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    2021-05-11Air bags21V053000 General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500/3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles...

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 24, 2021.

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    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
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    2021-09-20Air bags21V052000 General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL...

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 23, 2021.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2009 Chevrolet Avalanche — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 41 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 4 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 09V154000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 10V240000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 21V050000 · Air bags
  • Recall 21V053000 · Air bags
  • Recall 21V052000 · Air bags
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FAQ

Is the 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 54% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche have?
5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.