2009 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 15%of 20 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 67,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500, 15% of the 20 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,000 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.
“Got in to my car that morning and heard a rattling noise coming from my dash and came to find out my dash was cracked. I do nothing but highway driving so there were no extenuating circumstances to cause it. I take great care of my vehicles and have never had this happen before. I researched the problem and have come to find out that it is a chevy issue that is not being disclosed or are they taking responsibility there are a number of websites with chevy truck owners who have the same problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10538224, filed 2013-08, 110,000 miles“Multiple cracks in dashboard deck around airbag compartment as well as instrument cluster. Well maintained and taken care of; literally appeared one day and have spread and gotten worse.”
NHTSA complaint #10679627, filed 2015-01, 67,000 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 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10250244Jan 18, 2024This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 10235561Apr 4, 2023This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 10154601Dec 17, 2018This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace…
- 10078435Apr 7, 2016This preliminary informational bulletin provides information that may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 10078604Apr 5, 2016This preliminary information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Vehicle's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse, and/or…
- 10190934Jan 1, 2014Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 8 | 28% |
| 2012 | 1 | 6% |
| 2011 | 4 | 14% |
| 2010 | 1 | 17% |
| 2009 | 3 | 15% |
| 2008 | 2 | 5% |
| 2007 | 18 | 16% |
| 2006 | 5 | 13% |
| 2005 | 3 | 2% |
| 2004 | 7 | 5% |
| 2003 | 8 | 4% |
| 2002 | 11 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500
9 complaintsOther or unknown
7 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 Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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