2009 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 35%of 20 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500, 35% of the 20 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,000 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“Crack in dash next to the airbag. Dash board becomes un attached between molds, causing the airbag deployment area to bounce and become unstable which may lead to improper deployment since the shifting and deterioration of supportive moldings and plastics can not support the deployment of the air bag. The crack happened while the vehicle was stationary at a stoplight on a full sun day, warm day. My vehicle has only 18000 mies.”
NHTSA complaint #10861597, filed 2016-04, 18,300 miles“Major dash cracking above the instrument cluster on both sides of the dash hump. 3-4 crack on the left of the hump, approx 6-8 on the right. Another crack starting at the middle of the dash, going through the dash mounted speaker opening from the front vents all the way to the wood trim above the radio (6-8 ). Another crack to the front left of the airbag, approx 2 long. Rattling on every little bump. I believe this has also compromised some of the electrical systems that control the door locks and windows. …”
NHTSA complaint #11002731, filed 2017-07, 75,000 miles“Dashboard is cracking in the typical locations that have been documented. Above instrument panel and passenger air bag. I am worried this may cause injury if involved in an accident. The dash may splinter and become a projectile.”
NHTSA complaint #10864557, filed 2016-05Related service bulletins
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Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 11 | 38% |
| 2012 | 15 | 94% |
| 2011 | 11 | 39% |
| 2010 | 1 | 17% |
| 2009 | 7 | 35% |
| 2008 | 7 | 19% |
| 2007 | 19 | 17% |
| 2006 | 3 | 8% |
| 2005 | 7 | 5% |
| 2004 | 4 | 3% |
| 2003 | 7 | 4% |
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500
9 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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