2009 Chevrolet Suburban Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 106 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2009 Chevrolet Suburban, 1% of the 106 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100 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.
“Electrical malfunction on my 2009 Chevrolet Suburban ltz. The car was purchased new from the dealer in nov 2009. Upon delivery, it was noted that the dash lights for function buttons did not illuminate and visor lamps were inoperable. Dealer assured us that they would fix the problem. The hazard occurs when the light completely go out on this vehicle while driving at night for no apparent reason. After four attempts to fix the problem and GM technical support has yielded no clear answers or assistance. I am concerned that my family will be injured in this vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10327505, filed 2010-04, 100 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10200151Jun 21, 2021This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 | 7 | 3% |
| 2017 | 5 | 4% |
| 2016 | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 | 10 | 2% |
| 2014 | 2 | 3% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 | 1 | 4% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 | 5 | 2% |
| 2001 | 4 | 1% |
| 2000 | 7 | 2% |
| 1999 | 15 | 2% |
| 1998 | 5 | 2% |
| 1997 | 2 | 0% |
| 1996 | 7 | 2% |
| 1995 | 4 | 1% |
| 1994 | 9 | 1% |
| 1993 | 2 | 0% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2009 Chevrolet Suburban
38 complaintsOther or unknown
23 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
8 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Chevrolet Suburban
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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