MYRModel Year Report

2009 Chevrolet Express 1500

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2009 Chevrolet Express 1500
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:45:51.418Z

Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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.

Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
5

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1996: 4 complaints 1996 1999: 4 complaints 2000: 6 complaints 2000 2001: 5 complaints 2002: 10 complaints 2002 2003: 18 complaints 2004: 12 complaints 2004 2005: 10 complaints 2006: 5 complaints 2006 2007: 5 complaints 2008: 9 complaints 2009: 5 complaints 2009 5 2010: 4 complaints 2011: 3 complaints 2012: 2 complaints 2012 2014: 10 complaints
1996: 4 complaints 1996 1999: 4 complaints 1999 2000: 6 complaints 2000 2001: 5 complaints 2001 2002: 10 complaints 2002 2003: 18 complaints 2003 2004: 12 complaints 2004 2005: 10 complaints 2005 2006: 5 complaints 2006 2007: 5 complaints 2007 2008: 9 complaints 2008 2009: 5 complaints 2009 5 2010: 4 complaints 2010 2011: 3 complaints 2011 2012: 2 complaints 2012 2014: 10 complaints 2014
1996: 4 complaints 1996 1999: 4 complaints 1999 2000: 6 complaints 2000 2001: 5 complaints 2001 2002: 10 complaints 2002 2003: 18 complaints 2003 2004: 12 complaints 2004 2005: 10 complaints 2005 2006: 5 complaints 2006 2007: 5 complaints 2007 2008: 9 complaints 2008 2009: 5 complaints 2009 5 2010: 4 complaints 2010 2011: 3 complaints 2011 2012: 2 complaints 2012 2014: 10 complaints 2014

2009: 5 complaints

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YearComplaints
19964
19994
20006
20015
200210
200318
200412
200510
20065
20075
20089
20095
20104
20113
20122
201410

Known problem areas

Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Air bags

2 of 5 total reports mention: air bags.

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I'm from an independent repair shop. I have recently had problems with this 2009 Express van. It has for no reason that I can tell. Deployed the side air bags while backing the vehicle up a driveway @ less than 5 MPH.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-05-13

Also filed under Seat belts

Tires

1 of 5 total reports mentions: tires, most commonly citing pressure monitoring and regulating systems.

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While checking the tire pressure of a customer's vehicle the TPMS sensor and air valve broke causing the tire to deflate. The tire had to be repaired at a tire repair shop.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-08-23

Steering

1 of 5 total reports mentions: steering, most commonly citing hose, piping, and connections.

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Tl*the contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Express 1500 stabilitrak 4WD. The contact stated the interior paint was peeling from the steering column beneath the power steering reservoir.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-07-14

Seat belts

1 of 5 total reports mentions: seat belts.

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 Express 1500 — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Air bags: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Steering: 1 report on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 2009 Chevrolet Express 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 Express 1500?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2009 Chevrolet Express 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.