2009 Chevrolet Avalanche air bags problems
41 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche — 54% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The passenger side air bag was replaced under a current recall (N212328790) however, once they fixed the issue at Love Chevy (Inverness, FL), the air bag light stayed on. It has never shut off and after speaking with the dealership as well as Chevrolet, they refuse to fix the issue they caused. I…”
filed Jul 13, 2023
“2009 chevrolet avalanche. Consumer writes in regards to airag safety recall. The consumer stated the parts necessary to complete the recall repair have not become available. The consumer was placed on awaiting list at the dealership to be contacted when the part arrives.”
filed Dec 17, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Air BagsCampaign 21V050000 · Feb 5, 2021
- Air BagsCampaign 21V053000 · Feb 5, 2021
- These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term…Campaign 21V052000 · Feb 5, 2021
Air Bags problems in other Avalanche years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Avalanche | 22 | 27% |
| 2012 Avalanche | 6 | 17% |
| 2011 Avalanche | 55 | 43% |
| 2010 Avalanche | 53 | 48% |
| 2008 Avalanche | 132 | 51% |
| 2007 Avalanche | 225 | 60% |
| 2005 Avalanche | 11 | 15% |
| 2004 Avalanche | 9 | 5% |
| 2003 Avalanche | 14 | 7% |
| 2002 Avalanche | 22 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.