2009 Van-Con Chevy Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Chevy years
- Not enough data 2nd of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Van-Con Chevy. That ranks 2nd out of 2 Chevy model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (5 complaints, 36%), typically at around 78,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 14owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 Van-Con Chevy problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 5 | 36% | 78,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 5 | 36% | 129,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 4 | 29% | 115,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 3 | 21% | 115,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 21% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 7% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 7% | 138,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Van-Con Chevy recalls (1)
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Equipment adaptive/mobility
Problem: Van-con has notified nhtsa of a defect in certain model year 2008-2009 handicap school buses built on ford and chevy chassis, fitted with ricon public use lifts. The restraint belt on these lifts was designed to prevent the lift from moving, unless the tongue of the belt is fully engaged and latched in the buckle. Ricon has discovered, however, that it is possible for the operator to insert the belt tongue into the buckle without fully engaging the latching mechanism. In this case, the restraint belt would appear to be latched, and the operator could run the lift. If the restraint belt tongue is not fully engaged into the restraint belt buckle, and latched, the lift may operate with an occupant on the platform.
Risk: The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move without the restraint belt properly buckled.
Fix: Van-con is working with ricon and ricon will be handling the remedy for this campaign. Please see ricon's defect report 09e-060. Ricon will provide customers with a warning decal and a dvd-based training aid. The safety recall began on april 5, 2010. Owners may contact ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884 or by email at [email protected].
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
September 2018 i had 2 error codes p0013 anytime d p0014 regarding cam shaft replacement. With all the cobalt recalls i wanted to report as well with my ignition system going out too
Power steering & esc isn't functioning correctly
I have called my local dealer for my car will hit a bump shut off and come right back on. Also the air bag light will not go off. I have asked them if this was part of the recall they said even if it was its to long for them to cover it under the recall id have to pay myself. It sounds to me as…
I recd a recall notice in may 2016 for airbag recall. As of today, oct 30, 2017, i am still told by the dealerships that this part is unavailable and that the company processing part has filed bankruptcy and it is unknown when this part will be available. I'm uncomfortable driving a vehicle that…
When i first brought the car from curtis auto sale i mention the light been on and they told me that gm had slot of parts on recall. When the car was returned to me the light was off. And since then it would flash off and on briefly but never gave me any problems until now. I was on the highway and…
Other Van-Con Chevy years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 14 | 1 |
| 2008 Chevy | 24 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Van-Con Chevy?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, steering problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Van-Con Chevy?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2009 Van-Con Chevy a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Chevy model years, the 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.