2009 Chevrolet Avalanche Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 28about this part
- Share
- 37%of 76 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 28 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche, 37% of the 76 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My dashboard has 2 cracks extending from each corner of the passenger air bag panel. I have seen hundreds of the same type of crackage and I believe that Chevrolet should send out a recall to repair all of the cracked dashboards. I believe that there maybe an issue if the passenger airbag deploys.”
NHTSA complaint #11032606, filed 2017-10, 47,000 miles“I have two cracks in my dash, one at the top left corner of the passenger air bag and one over the instrument cluster. I also have broken supports in the front section of the dash. This is a known issue that is documented on a facebook page called 07-13 GM cracked dash safety hazard for all trucks . This is a safety hazard if the airbag deploys and the dash breaks up into pieces, creating flying shards.”
NHTSA complaint #10820731, filed 2016-01, 60,000 miles“My dash cracked right by the airbag and has caused my airbag warning light to come on. Now my airbag warning light toggles between on and off. My dash continues to fall apart even with a dash mat covering it. I don't know if my airbag will deploy if needed. Plus I worry about shards of plastic hurting me or my family. Gm needs to do something. I don't know the exact day the crack showed up but I notice it in january 2017 while getting a stuffed animal out of the truck. …”
NHTSA complaint #11030832, filed 2017-10, 80,000 miles“The dashboard cracked in 2 places. One crack is over the instrument cluster on the drivers side and the other is on the passenger side next to the air bag. I was told that the replacement part has been modified to correct this issue, but GM will not pay to replace the dash. Will the dash shatter if the air bags are deployed?”
NHTSA complaint #10717516, filed 2015-05, 39,500 miles“Dash is cracked by the passenger front airbag. Truck only has 72k miles but dash cracked previous to 50k miles. I believe this crack could either cause shards from the dash or the airbag to fail if deployed.”
NHTSA complaint #11242505, filed 2019-08, 50,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 11006682Aug 9, 2024This service bulletin provides information on a guide to help reduce repeat visits for the same customer concern.
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 43 | 52% |
| 2012 | 17 | 47% |
| 2011 | 44 | 35% |
| 2010 | 52 | 47% |
| 2009 | 28 | 37% |
| 2008 | 54 | 21% |
| 2007 | 65 | 17% |
| 2006 | 1 | 9% |
| 2005 | 3 | 4% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 5 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche
41 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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