2009 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 45%of 20 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 107,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the air bags of the 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500, 45% of the 20 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 107,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My truck has 2 major cracks on the dash that just appeared within the last 6 months. I have owned the vehicle since july 2013. One is right in front of the drivers seat on the dash and cracks from my display behind my steering wheel all the way to the windshield. The second crack in the dash is in front of the passengers seat and runs into the airbag. All GM model SUV/trucks from 2007-2013 are having the same problem! I do not understand why GM will not recall this issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #10862212, filed 2016-04, 130,000 miles“My 2009 avalanche ltz has a dash that has cracked completely in half, plus is cracking on the airbag passenger surround. My concern other than shrapnel in the event the airbag deploys is loss of steering control when the dash pieces lodge themselves between the steering wheel while the vehicle is in motion. The dash has never been abused or damaged by the owner in any way, and this is clearly a manufacturer defect. Almost without exception I have noticed this defect in every truck of this type. Please have an agent contact me if additional information is necessary. …”
NHTSA complaint #11194959, filed 2019-04, 180,000 miles“Cracks in dash cover around air bag and over instrument cluster. No hard road hits, no junk on the dash. Heard a rattle, looked up there and found the cracks. Thousands of incidents across internet. Seat tracks rough sliding and motor failure. Outside mirror motor failure. I am the only driver and dont move seats much. Lack of use kills motors? Rear window leaking water due to plastic frame shrinking, cracking and leaving a gap. Only took the window out once before finding it leaking 2 years later due to the plastic frame shrink and crack. Door handles paint falling off in flakes. …”
NHTSA complaint #10846227, filed 2016-03, 38,000 miles“Takata recall GM recall 49151 for faulty airbags is unable to be performed n my vehicle at dealership due to parts being unavailable in the foreseeable future! I've attempted to make an appointment every 3-4 months since april 2016 with no avail. Recall notice was received by me july 2016! I've been told that there are no parts available to be had or ordered in the foreseeable future. I want it done!”
NHTSA complaint #11035467, filed 2017-10Related service bulletins
- 10252974Apr 5, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Courtesy Transportation Reimbursement Program - Applicable to GM Recalls listed in bulletin.
- 10251345Feb 26, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Completion Rate Improvement Program - Applicable to GM Recalls 14491, 14735,15040, 15041, 15043,15044, 15045, 15046…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 6 | 21% |
| 2012 | 3 | 19% |
| 2011 | 11 | 39% |
| 2010 | 4 | 67% |
| 2009 | 9 | 45% |
| 2008 | 16 | 43% |
| 2007 | 49 | 43% |
| 2006 | 7 | 18% |
| 2005 | 10 | 8% |
| 2004 | 12 | 8% |
| 2003 | 12 | 7% |
| 2002 | 8 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500
7 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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