MYRModel Year Report

2009 Chevrolet Avalanche

▲ Better than typical
2009 Chevrolet Avalanche
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:44:36.574Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Avalanche Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2009 highlighted. 1999: 0 complaints 1999 2000: 2 complaints 2001: 2 complaints 2001 2002: 444 complaints 2003: 204 complaints 2003 2004: 165 complaints 2005: 71 complaints 2005 2006: 11 complaints 2007: 377 complaints 2007 2008: 258 complaints 2009: 76 complaints 2009 2010: 111 complaints 2011: 127 complaints 2011 2012: 36 complaints 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

AIR BAGS 54%

54% of complaints: air bags — 41 distinct reports on file.

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, 20180905

TAKATA RECALL

NHTSA ODI report, 20171030

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 5%

5% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 4 distinct reports on file.

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, 20100305

STRUCTURE 5%

5% of complaints: structure — 4 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
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PLATING ON HANDLES IS FLAKING OFF AND IS VERY SHARP CUTTING THE FINGERS SOME WERE DEEP. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20150429

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 5%

5% of complaints: electrical system — 4 distinct reports on file.

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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, 20121228

STRUCTURE 3%

3% of complaints: structure — 2 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20090518 — fuel system, gasoline

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, YUKON

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 1-866-996

Campaign 09V154000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20100611 — electrical system

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 E

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 BEE

Campaign 10V240000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20210301 — air bags

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.

Campaign 21V050000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20210511 — air bags

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.

Campaign 21V053000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

R 20210920 — air bags

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.

Campaign 21V052000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2009 Chevrolet Avalanche — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (41 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 09V154000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10V240000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V050000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V053000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V052000 (air bags) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2012 ▲ 2005 ▲ 2013

WORST YEARS

■ 2002 ■ 2007 ■ 2008

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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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.