Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche has 5 recalls, 96 complaints.
5
Recalls
96
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
21V050000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, ...
21V053000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2...
21V052000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500,...
09V154000
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,...
10V240000
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 200...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche 4-DR w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2023 | TIRES | The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche equipped with Cooper Tires, Tire Line: Discoverer Rugged... |
| Dec 17, 2021 | AIR BAGS | 2009 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AIRAG SAFETY RECALL. THE CONSUMER STATED TH... |
| Dec 13, 2021 | AIR BAGS | 2009 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TAKATA AIRBAG SAFETY RECALL. THE CONSUMER... |
| Dec 1, 2021 | AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The passenger side air bag was replaced under a current recall (N212328790) however, once they fixed... |
| Oct 5, 2021 | AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact stated that he received notification of NHT... |
| May 26, 2021 | AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I purchased the 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche new in October 2009. While in warranty I noticed the dashbo... |
| Mar 16, 2021 | AIR BAGS | RECALL #N212328790 FOR AIR BAG ,NHTSA # 21V053 . SERVICE DONE BY DEALER ,BUT AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT... |
| Feb 1, 2021 | AIR BAGS | Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact received notification of NHT... |
| Aug 1, 2020 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | DASH HAS CRACKED IN SAME PLACE AS MANY PEOPLE HAVE COMPLAINED THIS IS A DEFECTIVE PART AND WOULD LIK... |
| Jun 12, 2020 | SERVICE BRAKES | MY 11 YEAR OLD TUCK BRAKE LINE LEAKING BADLY UNDER DRIVER SIDE WHEN I PUMP BRAKES AND FAILED TO STO... |
| Oct 28, 2019 | AIR BAGS | I KEEP GETTING TOLD I HAVE A TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL AND CHEVROLET TELLS ME THEY AREN'T GOING TO FIX IT... |
| Oct 21, 2019 | AIR BAGS | I SAW IN TELEVISION THE AD SAYING THAT I WOULD CHECK MY VINYL NUMBER BECAUSE THERE IS A DEFECT IN ... |
| Sep 13, 2019 | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | MY STABILITY CONTROL AND TRACTION CONTROL KEEP TURNING OFF. I HAVE TAKEN IT IN AND THE MECHANIC SAY... |
| Aug 22, 2019 | AIR BAGS | GM HAS NOT MADE PARTS AVAILABLE TO COMPLETE THIS REPAIR. THEIR WEBSITE SAYS THE NHTSA IS STILL REVI... |
| Aug 1, 2019 | AIR BAGS | TAKATA RECALL: RECEIVED NOTICE MONTHS AGO THAT I WOULD BE NOTIFIED WHEN PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. NO CO... |
| Jan 9, 2019 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | CRACK DASHBOARD BEEN REPLACE O CE AND CRACK AGAIN. |
| Sep 4, 2018 | AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN AT AN UNKN... |
| May 24, 2018 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE "... |
| May 7, 2018 | AIR BAGS | TAKATA RECALL MANUFACTURER HAS NOT RESOLVED THIS RECALL . AUGUST 3017 WAS DEADLINE FOR RESOLUTION.... |
| Apr 12, 2018 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | CRACKED DASHBOARD DUE TO GM FLAWS |