2009 Chevrolet Express 1500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 26, 2016 · 5 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Express 1500 years
Not enough data 8th of 16 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Chevrolet Express 1500. That ranks 8th out of 16 Express 1500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 77,150 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2009 Chevrolet Express 1500 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Air Bags2 · ~77,150 mi
Seat Belts1 · ~72,000 mi
Steering1 · ~40,000 mi
Tires1 · ~69,421 mi
Unknown or Other1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags240%77,150——
Seat Belts120%72,000——
Steering120%40,000——
Tires120%69,421——
Unknown or Other120%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2014, with 2 complaints
2010: 1201012013: 1201312014: 2201422016: 120161

n = 5 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2009 Chevrolet Express 1500 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2009 Chevrolet Express 1500.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Dash board cracking

Unknown or Other · received Aug 26, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10898708

Tl* 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…

Air Bags · received Jul 10, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10609569

I'm from an independent repair shop. I have recently had problems with this 2009 express van. It has for no reason that i can tell. Deployed the side air bags while backing the vehicle up a driveway @ less than 5 mph. To give you a little history about the vehicle. The customer purchased the…

Air Bags · received May 13, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10588195

While checking the tire pressure of a customer's vehicle the tpms sensor and air valve broke causing the tire to deflate. The tire had to be repaired at a tire repair shop. *tr

Tires · received Aug 23, 2013 · NHTSA complaint 10536945

Tl*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…

Steering · received Jul 14, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10343171

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Chevrolet Express 1500?

Owners most often report air bags, seat belts, steering problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2009 Chevrolet Express 1500?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2009 Chevrolet Express 1500 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Express 1500 model years, the 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.