2009 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
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.
- Complaints
- 55
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Air bags
None on file
None on file
45% of complaints
Complaints per year
2009: 55 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 1997 | 16 |
| 1998 | 14 |
| 1999 | 74 |
| 2000 | 67 |
| 2001 | 92 |
| 2002 | 120 |
| 2003 | 175 |
| 2004 | 182 |
| 2005 | 94 |
| 2006 | 31 |
| 2007 | 190 |
| 2008 | 101 |
| 2009 | 55 |
| 2010 | 53 |
| 2011 | 80 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2023 | 17 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 30 |
| 2026 | 16 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Air bags
45% · 25 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Takata recall. Airbag was recalled May 27, 2016. Its now 2018. Why isn't a remedy available?
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-12
Takata recall. On 10/19/17 we received a mailed legal notice from tk holdings inc and its affiliates who have filed chapter 11 bankruptcy cases in the us.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-10-28
Dashboard cracked by airbag and over instrument cluster hss to be safety issue dash board is loose and vibrates.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-08-30
Structure
15% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing body.
Show complaint excerpts
Dashboard is cracked and continues cracking. This continues to happen over time. Not only is it unsightly but if there were a crash and air bags deployed the pieces of dashboard would become shrapnel.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-21
Engine
11% · 6 reportsElectrical system
11% · 6 reportsShow complaint excerpts
At 21,000 miles right read door lock would not operate electronically. Had to manually move door lock button. Dealer replaced lock actuator. At 49,000 miles driver's door lock also became inoperable. Dealer replaced actuator.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-10-25
Latches/locks/linkages
5% · 3 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The door lock on the driver side second row would not unlock when the car was parked either by the inside unlock mechanism or the remote control door unlock button.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-07-14
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 Suburban 1500 — pre-purchase inspection
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- Air bags: 25 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 6 reports on file for this year.
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- Is the 2009 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2009 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 Chevrolet Suburban 1500?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 45% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2009 Chevrolet Suburban 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.