MYRModel Year Report

2009 Chevrolet Express

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2009 Chevrolet Express
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:06:23.015Z

Only 10 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 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Express Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2009 highlighted. 1995: 1 complaints 1995 1996: 15 complaints 1997: 29 complaints 1998: 23 complaints 1999: 68 complaints 1999 2000: 84 complaints 2001: 45 complaints 2002: 55 complaints 2003: 58 complaints 2003 2004: 21 complaints 2005: 23 complaints 2006: 12 complaints 2007: 17 complaints 2007 2008: 14 complaints 2009: 10 complaints 2009 2010: 15 complaints 2011: 11 complaints 2011 2012: 12 complaints 2013: 22 complaints 2014: 14 complaints 2015: 8 complaints 2015 2016: 15 complaints 2017: 20 complaints 2018: 11 complaints 2019: 7 complaints 2019 2020: 16 complaints 2021: 13 complaints 2022: 4 complaints 2023: 2 complaints 2023 2024: 1 complaints 2025: 0 complaints 2026: 0 complaints 2026
2009: 10 complaints
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YearComplaints
19951
199615
199729
199823
199968
200084
200145
200255
200358
200421
200523
200612
200717
200814
200910
201015
201111
201212
201322
201414
20158
201615
201720
201811
20197
202016
202113
20224
20232
20241
20250
20260

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 10 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

AIR BAGS

3 of 10 total reports mention: air bags.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2009 CHEVROLET EXPRESS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 62 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20141113

BOTH FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED IN PARKING LOT!VAN WAS LOCKED! *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20120210

WHEELS

1 of 10 total reports mentions: wheels.

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WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE TIRE SIDE WALL FAILED, CAUSING BLOW-OUT. NEW TIRES WERE PURCHASED ON07/6/2012. BLOW OUT HAPPENED WITH LESS THAN 13,000 MILES. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20130319

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 10 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET EXPRESS. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT WARNING WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20201013

TIRES

1 of 10 total reports mentions: tires.

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DRIVING 55 MPH OR SO TIRE LIGHT CAME STOPPED TO CHECK AND VALVE STEM BLEW OUT OF TIRE,THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED AND POSES A GREAT DANGER TO ME AND MY PASSENGERS AND OTHERS. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20121215

TIRES

1 of 10 total reports mentions: tires.

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WHILE CHECKING TIRE PRESSURE TPMS BROKE - FILED BY JIFFY LUBE. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20110723

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20090625 — equipment adaptive/mobility

MAIN MOBILITY IS RECALLING 185 MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2009 CHEVROLET EXPRESS AND GMC SAVANA VANS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN APRIL 1, 2005 AND JUNE 25, 2009, EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LI

Remedy: MAIN MOBILITY IS WORKING WITH RICON TO CORRECT THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07E095). OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-818-267-3000 OR MAIN MOBILITY AT 1-716-759-6811.

Campaign 09V270000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20090625 — equipment adaptive/mobility

MAIN MOBILITY IS RECALLING 185 MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2009 CHEVROLET EXPRESS AND GMC SAVANA VANS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN APRIL 1, 2005 AND JUNE 25, 2009, EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LI

Remedy: MAIN MOBILITY IS WORKING WITH RICON TO CORRECT THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07E097). OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-818-267-3000 OR MAIN MOBILITY AT 1-716-759-6811.

Campaign 09V272000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20100312 — visibility

GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 CHEVROLET EXPRESS AND GMC SAVANA VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 103, "WINDSHIELD WIPING AND WASH

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL HVAC CONTROL KNOBS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 11, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 AND GMC AT 1-866-996-9463 OR AT THE OWNER CENTER

Campaign 10V096000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20100527 — equipment adaptive/mobility

MAIN MOBILITY IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 AND 2009 CONVERSION VANS BUILT ON CHEVROLET EXPRESS AND GMC SAVANA CHASSIS FROM OCTOBER 2007 THROUGH MAY 2010 AND FITTED WITH CERTAIN RICON S SERIES

Remedy: MAIN MOBILITY WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED RICON DEALERS FREE OF CHARGE. A SOFTWARE SOLUTION FOR THIS SAFETY DEFECT IS UNDER INVESTIGATION. UNTIL THE SOFTWARE S

Campaign 10V205000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20120418 — equipment adaptive/mobility

MAIN MOBILITY IS RECALLING CERTAIN CONVERSION VANS BUILT ON MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 CHEVROLET EXPRESS, 2009 GMC SAVANA, AND 2010 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT CHASSIS, AND FITTED WITH CERTAIN BRAUN WHEELCHAIR LIF

Remedy: MAIN MOBILITY IS WORKING WITH BRAUN TO NOTIFY OWNERS, AND BRAUN DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES, FREE OF CHARGE. MAIN MOBILITY HAS NOT PROVIDED A NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAIN MOBIL

Campaign 12V169000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20140519 — air bags

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vans manufactured January 27, 2009, through March 7, 2014 with a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds and less and equipped with front...

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will modify the passenger instrument panel free of charge. Notices to the owners of the heavy duty vans were mailed on April 28, 2014. The recall began on May 19, 2014. Chevrolet owners may call 1-800-630-2438.

Campaign 14V117000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180611 — equipment

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD, 2009 GMC Topkick 5000, 6000, 7000 and 8000 Series and Isuzu F Series, and 2009-2018 Chevrolet Express, and GMC Savana vehicles, equipped with certain...

Remedy: GM will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde to get a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began June 11, 2018.

Campaign 18V267000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2009 Chevrolet Express — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for wheels issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 09V270000 (equipment adaptive/mobility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09V272000 (equipment adaptive/mobility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10V096000 (visibility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10V205000 (equipment adaptive/mobility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 12V169000 (equipment adaptive/mobility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V117000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 18V267000 (equipment) has been completed.
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FAQ

Is the 2009 Chevrolet Express 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?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2009 Chevrolet Express have?

7 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.