2009 Chevrolet Suburban 1500: problems, recalls and reliability

0 recalls and 55 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is air bags (51% of complaints).

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recalls

owner complaints

fire reports

77,500

typical failure mileage, mi

All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.

Among the quietest Suburban 1500 years (#12 of 14 by complaints, age-adjusted)No fire reportsNo recall campaignsWeak spot: air bags (51%)

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Common problems

Computed from 55 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

Air Bags (airbags and crash sensors)51% · 23 complaints

Engine (engine mechanics)11% · 5 complaints

Structure (body, frame, doors, rust)11% · 5 complaints

Electrical System (battery, wiring, electronics)7% · 3 complaints

Latches/Locks/Linkages (door locks, latches, hood release)7% · 3 complaints

Electronic Stability Control (Esc)4% · 2 complaints

“Takata recall recall 16v381 is quite old and needs to be finalized. It is difficult to tell if this is a serious issue or not.”Owner report · Air Bags · May 2019

“"takata recall" your website states that if the recall is not fixed in a timely manner to contact you or file a complaint. It has almost been 3 years since I was notified of this recall and nothing has happened and I have no idea of when the fix is coming. I have two vehicles under this recall, I am hoping you may be able to shed more light on this situation as gm does not care about the complaints from its customers. I have contacted them in the past and have not received a answer.”Owner report · Air Bags · Mar 2019

“Takata recall - I object to gm filing a petition for inconsequentiality. Gm's own website states"the propellant in some types of takata airbag inflators can degrade over time, especially after long term exposure in hot and humid regions. If the propellant degrades to a certain level, the inflators may rupture during deployment, causing serious or fatal injuries." as the vehicle has been located in southeast florida since I purchased it new, it has been subject to both heat and humidity nearly continually since original purchase. Gm and takata should not be able to avoid the responsibility to restore my vehicle to a safe condition.”Owner report · Air Bags · Nov 2018

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“Takata recall it's been over 2 years now since I first received the recall notice on my airbags. I contacted a local chevrolet dealer today and was told they are still waiting on parts. Now my concern is when will this recall be fulfilled? When something tragic happens to me or someone in my family? Will the recall never be fulfilled and my vehicle eventually "dies" before the recall can be addressed? This vehicle costs a lot of money and time is steadily going by for a big company like this not be able to get parts.”Owner report · Air Bags · Aug 2018

“Takata recall: I have been in contact with gm about the recall since 10/20/16 and nothing has been done about replacing the inflators until now. Gm keeps telling me they are trying to select a vendor to do the work but have not yet and that they consider the airbags safe for driving. When is this going to be resolved?”Owner report · Air Bags · Jun 2018

“The driver side temperature control is very distracting while driving. The setting stays at maximum heat / hot and does not change with the ac running. The driver is always extremely uncomfortable and distracted by trying everything to over and over. Keeping the upper vents closed still hot air comes through. You must keep the system completely off the floor vent, the driver side is extremely hot and causes distraction. Is this a new or unknown report for this vehicle? What has failed to create this problem? Is this a safety problem, only while driver is in the vehicle and driving for more than 15 minutes and even worse during summer season.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Sep 2017

“Door lock/unlock actuators are failing to operate, which poses safety concern for children in these vehicles. I've had two fail. This is a common and wide-spread issue with many 2007-2013 gm trucks and suvs. Just for my particular vehicle (2009 suburban) I counted 13 other complaints (with NHTSA id #s) on this website for this issue. Apparently the electric motor in the actuator module for each door lock is poor quality and prone to failure. Given the safety risk and number of vehicles involved, I'm surprised that a recall has not been issued.”Owner report · Electrical System · Jun 2017

“Dashboard is cracked in several places from driver side to passenger side. It has cracked all around the passenger side airbag. In the event of an accident I'm very concerned the dash will interfere with the airbag deployment. I am also concerned it will become like pieces of flying shrapnel. The dash is defective and should have a recall.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · May 2017

“Dashboard is cracked and continues cracking. This continues to happen over time. Not only is it unsightly but if there were a crash and air bags deployed the pieces of dashboard would become shrapnel.”Owner report · Structure · May 2017

“Takata recall: failure to act on recall on this seven year old vehicle, by manufacture and pine belt chevrolet, lakewood, new jersey. Have call the dealer given a case number [xxx]. This is the second case number issued. In july was told by pine belt parts were on order, now all they will give is case number. I want this on record, that I hold chevrolet, pine belt chevrolet, and ntsb responsible for not getting these vehicles repaired. Chevrolet should be required to replace these vehicle with new one. Thank you for your time; [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr”Owner report · Air Bags · Mar 2017

How other years compare

2007worst year190 complaints · 0 recalls 2008101 complaints · 0 recalls 2009 (this page)55 complaints · 0 recalls 201053 complaints · 1 recalls 201180 complaints · 2 recalls

Counts are not adjusted for time on the road here - see all Suburban 1500 years ranked fairly for the age-adjusted comparison.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2009 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 reliable?

NHTSA has 55 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 2009 Chevrolet Suburban 1500. The most complained-about area is air bags (51% of complaints).

At what mileage do 2009 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 problems usually appear?

Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 77,500 miles or less.

Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.