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Chevrolet Express 1500Model year report

2009 Chevrolet Express 1500 Problems

Complaints
5filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
70,710miles, 4 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
14 mpgcombined, 5.3L 8-cyl RWD · 13 city / 16 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2009 Chevrolet Express 1500 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2009 Chevrolet Express 1500. The part named most often is air bags, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by other or unknown (1) and seat belts (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 25% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 70,710 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 195 technical service bulletins for this model year. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 17 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Air bags: “The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet EXPRESS 1500. The contact stated that immediately after turning the vehicle on, the air bag light illuminated. The contact stated while researching online he was made aware of NHTSA campaign number: 14v117000 (air bags). However, the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in the recall. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 82,300.”

NHTSA complaint #10609569, filed 2014-07, 82,300 miles

Steering: “The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet EXPRESS 1500 stabilitrak 4wd. The contact stated the interior paint was peeling from the steering column beneath the power steering reservoir. In addition, the hose running from the reservoir to the power steering pump was missing the clip to prevent the hose from causing friction to the steering column and wheel. The contact stated the hose would rub against the steering wheel whenever it was turned. The dealer installed a zip tie to the hose to prevent it from rubbing. The contact was concerned that the failure could potentially cause a crash. …”

NHTSA complaint #10343171, filed 2010-07, 40,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

25% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 69,421 and 72,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–2525%25–5050%50–7525%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (4 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 70,710 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20102013201422016
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2009 Chevrolet Express 1500. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Express 1500 Cargo · sedan RWDnot rated5 / 5———
Express 1500 Passenger · sedan RWDnot rated5 / 5——3 · 22.8% risk

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2009 Chevrolet Express 1500 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Express 1500 2WD Passenger5.3L 8-cyl4-speed automatic131614$4,800
Express 1500 AWD Passenger5.3L 8-cyl4-speed automatic121514$4,800
Express 1500 2WD Passenger5.3L 8-cyl · flex-fuel4-speed automatic131614$4,800
Express 1500 AWD Passenger5.3L 8-cyl · flex-fuel4-speed automatic131614$4,800

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2009 Chevrolet Express 1500 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 195 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 195 bulletins →

Other model years of the Chevrolet Express 1500

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20141057,5000—15—Not enough data
2009570,7100—14—Not enough data
2008980,0000—14—Not enough data
2007517,2341—14—Not enough data
2006541,0000—14—Not enough data
20051053,8000—14—Not enough data
200412102,5240—14—Not enough data
20031899,7320—13—Stable
20021037,0000———Not enough data
2001568,0000———Not enough data
20006100,0000———Not enough data

All Chevrolet Express 1500 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2009 Chevrolet Express 1500 have?

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2009 Chevrolet Express 1500 as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2009 Chevrolet Express 1500 is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 1.

Has the 2009 Chevrolet Express 1500 been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2009 Chevrolet Express 1500 get?

The EPA rates the 2009 Chevrolet Express 1500 (Express 1500 2WD Passenger, 5.3L 8-cyl) at 14 mpg combined, 13 city and 16 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,800 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2009 Chevrolet Express 1500 reported?

Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 70,710 miles and the middle half falls between 69,421 and 72,000 miles; 25% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.