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2009 Chevrolet Express 1500 problems

The most common problem on the 2009 Chevrolet Express 1500 is airbags. Its complaint count is close to a typical Express 1500 model year.

Fewer complaintsAmong the best years of this model
Owner complaints
5
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
196
Worst area
Airbags
Fuel economy
14mpg

The worst 2009 Chevrolet Express 1500 problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Airbags
    2
  • Seat belts
    1
  • Steering
    1
  • Tires
    1

Problems by type

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  • Airbags
    2
  • Seat belts
    1
  • Steering
    1
  • Tires
    1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 2009 Chevrolet Express 1500 196

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 196 bulletins for the 2009 Chevrolet Express 1500

2009 Chevrolet Express 1500 fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
5.3L 8‑cylRWD131614
5.3L 8‑cyl4WD12-1315-1614

What 2009 Chevrolet Express 1500 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 26, 2016 · LA

Dash board cracking

Filed Jul 10, 2014 · Airbags · 82,300 miles · NJ

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 the federal safety agency 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.

Filed May 13, 2014 · Airbags, Seat belts · 72,000 miles · MO

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 vehicle from a used car dealer approximately 6 month ago. The first problem with the vehicle was with the stabi-trac & reduced power light came on . We hooked up are tech-2 scan tool an retrieved the codes an diagnosed the problem with the steering wheel position sensor and the throttle position sensor. We repair those issues and sent it on. A little over a month latter the customer was driving the vehicle down a paved road @ 50- 55 MPH on a near straight away. And it deployed the side air bags & seat belt pretensioners . The customer got it repaired at a body shop which replaced side air bags, seat belt pretensioners, side impact sensors & air bag module. Now roughly a week later it deployed the side airbags again while backing up a driveway in reverse to pickup his wife. I have the vehicle now and retrieved the codes ( b0052/ b0023 / b0022 / b0016 / b015 / b0090-71 ) does gm have problems with this type of vehicle? And I'm wondering can a rollover sensor malfunction an cause this to happen. Going by the code b0090 I have removed the carpet on the vehicle and found moisture under the carpet next to the rollover sensor. I removed it and found no corrosion at the wiring or connector. And the modules is a sealed module. Can anybody pull the crash data out of the airbag module so I can tell what parts are all need to be replaced. Any incite would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Filed Aug 23, 2013 · Tires · 69,421 miles · CA

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.

Filed Jul 14, 2010 · Steering · 40,000 miles · OR

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 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. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileages were 40,000.

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Questions about the 2009 Chevrolet Express 1500

Is the 2009 Chevrolet Express 1500 reliable?

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2009 Chevrolet Express 1500, close to a typical Express 1500 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2009 Chevrolet Express 1500?

Airbags, with 2 complaints. Next is seat belts (1).

How many recalls does the 2009 Chevrolet Express 1500 have?

No recalls on record.

What gas mileage does the 2009 Chevrolet Express 1500 get?

Official estimates for the 2009 Chevrolet Express 1500 range from 14 mpg combined. The most efficient version (5.3L 8-cyl, RWD) gets 13 city and 16 highway.

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