2009 CHEVROLET Avalanche Problems

Complaints Reported

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AIR BAGS

33 complaints

2009 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AIRAG SAFETY RECALL. THE CONSUMER STATED THE PARTS NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE RECALL REPAIR HAVE NOT BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONSUMER WAS PLACED ON AWAITING LIST AT THE DEALERSHIP TO BE CONTACTED WHEN THE PART ARRIVES.

Dec 17, 2021

2009 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TAKATA AIRBAG SAFETY RECALL. THE CONSUMER STATED THE AIRBAG COULD NOT BE REPLACED WITHOUT DESTROYING THE DASHBOARD. THE CONSUMER WOULD HAVE TO INCUR THE COST OF THE DASHBOARD REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR. THE CONSUMER STATED THIS WAS UNSATISFACTORY.

Dec 13, 2021

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V052000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Jun 10, 2021

RECALL #N212328790 FOR AIR BAG ,NHTSA # 21V053 . SERVICE DONE BY DEALER ,BUT AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT STILL ILLUMINATED , MECHANIC SAID BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY WITH LIGHT ON .WHAT WAS PURPOSE OF RECALL IF WE STILL HAVE NO OPERATING AIR BAG?

Mar 22, 2021

I KEEP GETTING TOLD I HAVE A TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL AND CHEVROLET TELLS ME THEY AREN'T GOING TO FIX IT. I DON'T KNOW HOW TO GET IT REPAIRED. THEY SAY IT'S SAFE, BUT IF IT'S SAFE WHY CAN'T THEY GET THE AIRBAG RECALL RESCINDED?

Oct 28, 2019

+ 28 more complaints for this component

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

24 complaints

DASH IS CRACKING VERY BADLY, PEICES ARE COMING OFF INTO THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER AREA. RISK OF CUT OR STABS WITH HARD PLASTIC

Aug 24, 2020

DASH HAS CRACKED IN SAME PLACE AS MANY PEOPLE HAVE COMPLAINED THIS IS A DEFECTIVE PART AND WOULD LIKE IT REPLACED

Aug 17, 2020

CRACKED DASHBOARD DUE TO GM FLAWS

Aug 13, 2020

CRACK DASHBOARD BEEN REPLACE O CE AND CRACK AGAIN.

Mar 05, 2020

DASH IS CRACKED BY THE PASSENGER FRONT AIRBAG. TRUCK ONLY HAS 72K MILES BUT DASH CRACKED PREVIOUS TO 50K MILES. I BELIEVE THIS CRACK COULD EITHER CAUSE SHARDS FROM THE DASH OR THE AIRBAG TO FAIL IF DEPLOYED.

Aug 08, 2019

+ 19 more complaints for this component

AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

8 complaints

I purchased the 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche new in October 2009. While in warranty I noticed the dashboard was cracking and took it to the dealer, Four Stars Auto, in Henrietta, Texas. At that time I was told they would order a new dash board and replace it. I took the truck in for replacement of the dash board on the scheduled date. After the truck was out of warranty the dash board cracked again in the same place. I suspect the dash was repaired and painted and not replaced, but I have no proof so I did not contact the dealer. Since that time I have learned this has been an issue with other owners of GM trucks and nothing can be done about it other than replacing the dash, which is a very expensive repair for someone that is retired and on a fixed income. My dash board has now cracked in at least four places and seems to be getting worse. I have heard this could cause issues with the deployment of the airbags, not to mention diminished resale value.

May 26, 2021

MY TRUCK IS ONE OF THE MANY WITH THE CRACKING OF THE DASH IN MULTIPLE PLACES. THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN STORED IN A GARAGE OR IN SHADED AREAS MOST OF ITS LIFE AND HAS THE DEFECTIVE DASH BOARD THAT IS FALLING APART. I AM CONCERNED THAT IF A AIRBAG EVER HAS TO DEPLOY, THIS DASH COULD CAUSE SHRAPNEL TO EITHER PUNCTURE THE AIRBAG OR HARM A PASSENGER. I HAVE ASKED GM DEALERSHIP TO REPLACE AND THEY QUOTED THOUSANDS FOR WHAT APPEARS TO BE A PROVEN DEFECT.

Mar 29, 2021

MY DASH CRACKED RIGHT BY THE AIRBAG AND HAS CAUSED MY AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT TO COME ON. NOW MY AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT TOGGLES BETWEEN ON AND OFF. MY DASH CONTINUES TO FALL APART EVEN WITH A DASH MAT COVERING IT. I DON'T KNOW IF MY AIRBAG WILL DEPLOY IF NEEDED. PLUS I WORRY ABOUT SHARDS OF PLASTIC HURTING ME OR MY FAMILY. GM NEEDS TO DO SOMETHING. I DON'T KNOW THE EXACT DAY THE CRACK SHOWED UP BUT I NOTICE IT IN JANUARY 2017 WHILE GETTING A STUFFED ANIMAL OUT OF THE TRUCK. OVER THE PAST MONTHS, THE CRACKS HAVE GOTTEN WORSE TO THE POINT THERE IS A HOLE IN THE DASH FROM THE SHAKING WHILE I DRIVING AND NOTHING BEING SECURE.

Oct 02, 2017

DASHBOARD CRACKS AROUND PASSENGER AIRBAG IF AIRBAG IS DEPLOYED BROKEN DASH WILL BECOME DANGEROUS DEBRIS.

Aug 11, 2016

DASH HAS CRACKED AROUND AIR BAG. ENGINEERING DESIGN FLAW IS LIKELY TO RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH WHEN AIR BAG DEPLOYS.

Jul 30, 2016

+ 3 more complaints for this component

STRUCTURE

6 complaints

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS CRACKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CUTTER CHEVROLET (711 ALA MOANA BLVD, HONOLULU, HI 96813) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE DASHBOARD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE WAS A COMMON AND THAT THE DASHBOARD WOULD BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 78,000.

Mar 08, 2021

THE DASHBOARD IS CRACKED IN SEVERAL PLACES AND FLEXES LARGE AMOUNTS DURING NORMAL IN TOWN DRIVING CONDITIONS. THERE ARE SHARP EDGES THAT CONCERN ME IF WE WERE INVOLVED IN ANY TYPE OF ACCIDENT. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN WELL CARED FOR AND NEVER ABUSED IN ANY WAY. THE CRACKS CONTINUE TO WORSEN AND ARE APPARENTLY FROM THE LACK OF REINFORCEMENT OR MATERIALS DEFECT IN THE DASH ITSELF BUT THE DIRECT CAUSE IS UNKNOWN TO ME.

Mar 14, 2017

DASHBOARD AND VENT COVER CRACKING IN MULTIPLE PLACES CAUSING RATTLING AND POSSIBLE SAFETY ISSUE DUE TO FLYING DEBRIS IN AN AUTO ACCIDENT.

Nov 30, 2016

PLATING ON HANDLES IS FLAKING OFF AND IS VERY SHARP CUTTING THE FINGERS SOME WERE DEEP. *TR

Apr 29, 2015

Injuries: 1

MULTIPLE CRACKS IN DASHBOARD DECK AROUND AIRBAG COMPARTMENT AS WELL AS INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. WELL MAINTAINED AND TAKEN CARE OF; LITERALLY APPEARED ONE DAY AND HAVE SPREAD AND GOTTEN WORSE. *TR

Jan 29, 2015

+ 1 more complaint for this component

AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE

4 complaints

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact stated that he received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V052000 (Air Bags) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair. The contact stated that upon picking up the vehicle from the dealer, he noticed that the dealer had fractured a portion of the dashboard close to the passenger’s side air bag housing. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the dashboard was fractured prior to the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact that they could not assist. A case was opened. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000. Consumer stated dealer installed new dash into the vehicle.*JB

Nov 23, 2021

I HAVE THE SAME SAFETY CONCERN MANY OTHER OWNERS ARE HAVING. MY DASHBOARD IS CRACKED IN MULTIPLE SPOTS, MAINLY AROUND THE AIRBAG AND INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. I BELIEVE THIS WOULD AFFECT THE AIRBAG FROM DEPLOYING PROPERLY OR SEND SHARP PIECES OF THE DASHBOARD INTO THE CABIN IF IMPACTED. I HAVE CONTACTED GM SEVERAL TIMES WITH ZERO ASSISTANCE OR CONCERN ON THEIR PART.

Sep 09, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD CRACKED ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE, WHICH COULD EXPOSE THE AIR BAG. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE DASHBOARD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 56,605. UPDATED 12/9/14*CN UPDATED 06/1/2015 *JS

Oct 27, 2014

THE DASH ON MY 2009 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE HAS CRACKED IN TWO PLACES. ONE OVER THE GAUGE CLUSTER AND ONE CRACK OVER THE PASSENGER AIR BAG. THIS PROBLEM HAS AFFECTED MORE 2007 + SILVERADOS, TAHOES, AVALANCHES , ESCALADES AND MORE. IF THE PASSENGER AIR BAG DEPLOYS WITH THE BROKEN DASH, IT WILL SEND PLASTIC SHARDS FLYING THROUGH THE CABIN.GM SHOULD RECALL THE DEFECTIVE DASH AND REPLACE THEM. *TT

Aug 29, 2013

POWER TRAIN

3 complaints

I WAS DRIVING TO A CHURCH FUNCTION WITH MY WIFE AND ABOUT 30MPH UNDER ACCELERATION, MY TRUCK STARTED LUGGING LIKE IT WAS IN 6TH GEAR. IT STARTED SHAKING THEN THE TACHOMETER WAS FLUCTUATING UP AND DOWN ABOUT 500 RPM'S. I CHECKED THE TRANSMISSION FLUID AND LOOKED GOOD. I HAVE A VERY IMPORTANT BUSINESS TRIP TOMORROW MORNING AND NOW I AM STUCK. I TOOK IT FOR ANOTHER DRIVE TO SEE IF THE PROBLEM OCCURRED AT A HIGHER SPEED AND IT DOES. I PUT THE CRUISE ON ABOUT 60MPH AND THE TRUCK WAS BUCKING AND THE RPM'S WERE GOING CRAZY. I DRIVE MOSTLY HIGHWAY MILES. VERY DISAPPOINTED IN THE SERVICE I HAVE HAD WITH THIS TRUCK SO FAR WITH ANOTHER ISSUE AND NOW I HAVE TO DEAL WITH THIS. *TR

Dec 18, 2011

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON A SLIGHT INCLINE WHEN A LOUD BANG WAS HEARD AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ROLL AWAY, IN REVERSE. THE REAR TAIL LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED AS THE VEHICLE ROLLED AWAY BEFORE CRASHING INTO A BODY OF WATER. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT'S INSURANCE COMPANY INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THAT THE FAILURE WAS EITHER CONTRIBUTED TO THE PARK POLE OR THE TEETH FRACTURING IN THE TRANSMISSION. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

Nov 18, 2011

Crash: 1

09 CHEVY AVALANCHE THE DRIVE SHAFT OR BALL JOINT WAS UNDERSIZED BY 5/1000 TO MAKE THE 6 SPEED TRANSMISSION SHIFT CORRECTLY/THUS CAUSING SLACK WHICH MAKES NOISES FROM A JAR TO SOUNDING LIKE YOU WERE HIT IN THE REAR. 3 TIMES TO DEALER--3/30/10 AT3,788 MI, 10/28/10 W/8,185 MI TO3/3/11 W/14,000 MI. THEY TELL ME NOW ITS NO FIX, BUT HAS 100,00 MI WARRANTY. IT IS GETTING WORSE AND COULD FINALLY TWIST AND BREAK WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT W/ BODILY HARM,IT IS GETTING MUCH WORSE AND AFFECTS LATE 08 MODELS THRU 2011. A CERTIFIED LETTER SENT ON 11/22/10 AND RECEIVED 11/29/10 TPSCOTTLAWSON..DIRECTOR OF CUSTOMER AND RELATIONSHIP SERVICES, AS OF 3/11/11 NEVER REPLIED TO MY E-MAIL OR PHONE. A $48,000 VEHICLE THAT SEEMS LIKE A 1,000 DOLLAR. THEIR HAS TO BE THOUSANDS OF THESE ON THE ROAD. *TR

Mar 11, 2011

AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

The passenger side air bag was replaced under a current recall (N212328790) however, once they fixed the issue at Love Chevy (Inverness, FL), the air bag light stayed on. It has never shut off and after speaking with the dealership as well as Chevrolet, they refuse to fix the issue they caused. I do not know if the recall has actually been fixed. Additionally, I am unable to refuel appropriately due to another recall (that my vehicle apparently isn't a part of), however, based on the amount of people that have the same problem, it should be a wider issued recall. This is for Chevy recall # 08411 for the Fuel System Control Module. It affects the charcoal canister, along with purge value and corresponding lines. Depending on how bad, charcoal canister needs replacement, even possibly the lines, as well as the gas tank. Very expensive fix that Chevy refuses to address. This is a common problem that mechanics see with these vehicles.

Jul 13, 2023

TIRES

1 complaint

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche equipped with Cooper Tires, Tire Line: Discoverer Rugged Trek, Tire Size: 275/55/R20, DOT Number: (Not Available). The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, an abnormal noise was heard coming from the front passenger’s side tire. The contact pulled over and noticed that the front passenger’s side tire side wall was blown out. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who removed the tire. The contact then stated that the tire was taken to another independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the front passenger’s side tire needed to be replaced. The tire was not replaced. The tire was a replacement tire. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate tire mileage was 20,000. The approximate vehicle failure mileage was 165,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Mar 17, 2023

SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

MY 11 YEAR OLD TUCK BRAKE LINE LEAKING BADLY UNDER DRIVER SIDE WHEN I PUMP BRAKES AND FAILED TO STOP AND IT HIT MY GARAGE DOORS WHEN I GOT HOME. IT HAS LESS THAN 80,000 MILES ON IT. CORROSIVE AND RUSTY LINES OR SOMETHING MORE. *TR

Jun 13, 2020

Crash: 1

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

1 complaint

MY STABILITY CONTROL AND TRACTION CONTROL KEEP TURNING OFF. I HAVE TAKEN IT IN AND THE MECHANIC SAYS IT IS THE STEERING ANGEL SENSOR. THEY CANNOT FIX IT BECAUSE THE PART IS BACK ORDERED NATION WIDE. HE SAID IT IS USED ON LOTS OF GM PLATFORMS. SO NOW AT VARIOUS TIMES I HAVE NO STABILITY CONTROL OR TRACTION CONTROL AND CANNOT GET THE TRUCK FIXED.

Sep 17, 2019

STEERING,AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

MY 2009 AVALANCHE LTZ HAS A DASH THAT HAS CRACKED COMPLETELY IN HALF, PLUS IS CRACKING ON THE AIRBAG PASSENGER SURROUND. MY CONCERN OTHER THAN SHRAPNEL IN THE EVENT THE AIRBAG DEPLOYS IS LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WHEN THE DASH PIECES LODGE THEMSELVES BETWEEN THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. THE DASH HAS NEVER BEEN ABUSED OR DAMAGED BY THE OWNER IN ANY WAY, AND THIS IS CLEARLY A MANUFACTURER DEFECT. ALMOST WITHOUT EXCEPTION I HAVE NOTICED THIS DEFECT IN EVERY TRUCK OF THIS TYPE. PLEASE HAVE AN AGENT CONTACT ME IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS NECESSARY. MY LOCAL DEALER WANTS $1600 TO REPAIR THEIR DEFECT.

Apr 09, 2019

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE "SERVICE VEHICLE SOON" WARNING MESSAGE ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MADE APPROXIMATELY FOUR ATTEMPTS TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. ONCE IT WAS RESTARTED, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT GEARS AND DRIVE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL SYSTEM CONTROL MODULE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER (VANDERGRIFF CHEVROLET, 1200 W INTERSTATE 20, ARLINGTON, TX 76017, (682)-323-2486) WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ASSOCIATED WITH THE VIN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 180,000.

Aug 28, 2018

AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED INDEPENDENT DECELERATION AND STALLED WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH. THE STABILITRAK WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V381000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE SENIOR ADVISER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT GMC WAS PLANNING TO RESCIND THE RECALL FOR THE TAKATA AIR BAGS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 65,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Aug 02, 2016

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

1 complaint

ENGINE DIES, DOOR LOCKS START OPENING AND CLOSING, ALL DASH LIGHTS GO OFF, RADIO GOES OFF,CAR STARTS ON OWN 3 TO 6 SECONDS, DID THIS AT 60 MPH AND AT 15 MPH.

May 08, 2016

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE

1 complaint

CRACKS IN DASH COVER AROUND AIR BAG AND OVER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. NO HARD ROAD HITS, NO JUNK ON THE DASH. HEARD A RATTLE, LOOKED UP THERE AND FOUND THE CRACKS. THOUSANDS OF INCIDENTS ACROSS INTERNET. SEAT TRACKS ROUGH SLIDING AND MOTOR FAILURE. OUTSIDE MIRROR MOTOR FAILURE. I AM THE ONLY DRIVER AND DONT MOVE SEATS MUCH. LACK OF USE KILLS MOTORS? REAR WINDOW LEAKING WATER DUE TO PLASTIC FRAME SHRINKING, CRACKING AND LEAVING A GAP. ONLY TOOK THE WINDOW OUT ONCE BEFORE FINDING IT LEAKING 2 YEARS LATER DUE TO THE PLASTIC FRAME SHRINK AND CRACK. DOOR HANDLES PAINT FALLING OFF IN FLAKES. FRONTS REPLACED BY DEALER AT 17K. 38K REAR HANDLES STARTED DOING IT. DEALERS UNWILLING TO DO ANYTHING AFTER 36K. 78K ON TRUCK NOW, MAKING LAST 575.00 PAYMENT THIS MONTH AND TRUCK NEEDS THOUSANDS IN REPAIRS. I WOULD HAVE THOUGHT BUYING A 45K TRUCK AND USING IT AS A FAMILY TRAVELER IT WOULD BE THE LAST ONE I WOULD HAVE TO BUY SINCE IT IS WELL CARED FOR. THESE TRUCKS ARE NOW KNOW FOR PROBLEMS AND LESS APPEALING. SELLING IT ISN'T EASY BECAUSE OF THESE CONTINUAL ISSUES GM FAILED TO ADDRESS. THE TRUCK WAS DISCONTINUED IN 2013 MOST LIKELY DUE TO MFG DEFECTS AND COMPLAINT RATIOS. ALL GM TRUCKS HAVE THESE ISSUES FROM 07 THROUGH 2013.

Mar 12, 2016

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 complaint

CRACKED, BROKEN DASHBOARD. CRACKED IN 2 CORNERS OF THE PASSENGER AIR BAG. CRACK GOES ALL THE WAY ACROSS TO THE DRIVERS SIDE. A SECTION AROUND THE SPEAKER HAS COMPLETELY BROKE OFF. CRUISE CONTROL NO LONGER WORKERS. SOME SPEAKERS WORK SOMETIMES, OTHER TIMES OTHER ONES WORK. MAKES HORRIBLE RATTLING SOUND. DEALERSHIP SAYS WON'T COVER IT AND A NEW DASH IS OVER $800 FOR PARTS.

Mar 03, 2016

STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 complaint

ON 10/13/2015 I TOOK MY AVALANCHE TO GALLES CHEVROLET , ALBUQUERQUE, NM FOR REPAIR OF A CRACKED INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND FAULTY L/R DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR. I PICKED IT UP ON 10/15/2015. WHILE PARKING THE TRUCK ON 10/17/2015 I SHUT OFF THE ENGINE AND SUDDENLY THERE WAS NO POWER TO LOCK THE LOCKS WITH THE KEY FOB. IT WAS AS IF THE BATTERY I HAD HAD REPLACED NEW ABOUT 6 WEEKS PRIOR SUDDENLY WENT DEAD. THEN I HEARD A CLICKING NOISE IN THE DOORS/LOCK ACTUATORS AND SUDDENLY THE BATTERY POWER WAS RESTORED. I NEXT EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM WHILE DRIVING ON NEW MEXICO HWY 485 ON 10/25/2015 ONLY WORSE. WHILE DRIVING FOR ABOUT 10 MILES AT SPEEDS OF BETWEEN 35-50 MPH THE DOOR LOCK ACTUATORS LOCKED AND UNLOCKED THE DOORS NUMEROUS TIMES, THE AIRBAG, STABILATRAC, AND ABS SENSOR ALARMS KEPT ACTIVATING AND THE CRUISE CONTROL SUDDENLY DISENGAGED MANY TIMES AGAIN WHILE DRIVING. WHEN WE REACHED OUR DESTINATION ABOUT 10 MINUTES LATER I TURNED OFF THE IGNITION AND IMMEDIATELY LOST BATTERY POWER AND HEARD THE SAME CLICKING NOISES IN THE DOORS AND NEEDED A HOTSHOT FROM ANOTHER DRIVER TO GET RESTARTED. WE WERE ABLE TO DRIVE HOME IN THE DARKNESS WITH ALL EQUIPMENT AND LIGHTS WORKING WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. ON 10/26/2015 I EXPERIENCED ANOTHER INCIDENT OF SUDDEN SENSOR AND LOCK ACTIVATIONS AND ALARMS WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC AND THE HWY. THIS WENT ON INTERMITTENTLY FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES AND THEN STOPPED. I HAD THE BATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND FAULT CODES CHECKED BY A FIRESTONE MECHANIC 2X ON 10/26/2015 BUT NO FAULTS WERE FOUND IN THE COMPUTER AND THE BATTERY AND CHARGING SYSTEM CHECKED OUT GOOD. THE TECHNICIAN MENTIONED THAT THE ONLY POSSIBLE EXPLANATION WAS THAT THE BATTERY OR ONE OF THE COMPUTER MODULES WAS SOMEHOW LOSING ITS GROUND CONTACT BUT HE CHECKED EACH OF GROUND CONTACT WIRES AND FOUND EACH SECURELY CONNECTED. I WILL TRY TO TAKE A VIDEO OF THESE EVENTS IF IT OCCURS AGAIN .

Oct 26, 2015

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

1 complaint

SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE SYSTEM

Mar 24, 2014

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

1 complaint

ESPECIALLY WHEN IGNITION KEY SWITCH IS ENGAGED IT WILL STICK AND CAUSE THE STARTING MOTOR TO REMAIN ENGAGED REQUIRING TURNING THE SWITCH BACK TO OFF POSITION THEN TRYING TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. BEING CAREFUL NOT TO HOLD THE IGNITION SWITCH KEY IN THE POSITION NECESSARY TO ENGAGE THE STARTER ANY LONGER THAN ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY TO HEAR THE ENGINE FIRE THEN RETURNING THE KEY POSITION TO THE RUN POSITION SEEMS TO PREVENT THE PROBLEM. *TR

Mar 17, 2014

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED, THEN AUTOMATICALLY RESTARTED INDEPENDENTLY. ALL OF THE WARNING LIGHTS IN THE VEHICLE ILLUMINATED AFTER THE FAILURE AND THE DOOR LOCKS BEGAN ERRATICALLY FUNCTIONING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR APPROXIMATELY ONE MONTH HOWEVER, WITHIN THAT MONTH THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE OR DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 88,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 92,000.

Dec 28, 2012

WHEELS

1 complaint

CRACKED RIM FLANGE IN 2 LOCATIONS. INFO AS FOLLOWS: WHEEL 20X8.5JX; MADE IN CHINA; T-DOT GM; CRACKS ARE AT 12 O'CLOCK AND 2:30, FULL LENGTH OF THE FLANGE WHERE THE TIRE MOUNTS, ON THE INBOARD (MOUNTING) SIDE OF THE WHEEL. NO OTHER SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE RIM AND NO TIRES WERE DAMAGED AS REMOVAL WAS PERFORMED PRIOR TO A RAPID AIR LOSS - TPMS SYSTEM PROVIDED EARLY WARNING OF DIMINISHED AIR PRESSURE. 2009 AVALANCHE MILES: 68,800 OEM TIRE FITMENT: DUELER H/L ALENZA 275/55R20 WINTER FITMENT: BLIZZAK 275/55R20 ROTATION DONE DURING SWITCH-OVERS MOSTLY HIGHWAY MILES +/- 2500 MILES TRAILER SERVICE, LIGHT DUTY. NO OFF-ROAD ACTIVITIES NO OVERLOAD ACTIVITIES PHOTOS AND ORIGINAL WHEEL AVAILABLE. *TR

Dec 13, 2011

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 complaint

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS IN A 2009 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, THE ELECTRONIC POWER WILL SHUT OFF TO THE VEHICLE ON AN INTERMITTENT BASIS. INTERIOR LIGHTS FLASH DISORIENTING THE DRIVER, LOCKS SWITCH ON AND OFF, POWER TO THE ENGINE IS INTERMITTENT AND SURGES FORWARD UPON POWER COMING BACK. TRACTION ASSIST AND PARKING ASSIST TOGGLE ON AND OFF IN RAPID SUCCESSION CAUSING DRIVER TO NEARLY LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE. INCIDENTS LAST FOR APPROXIMATELY 10 SECONDS AT A TIME. INCIDENTS HAPPEN IN CLUSTERS AND MAY GO WEEKS OR MONTHS AT A TIME WITHOUT INCIDENT. HAS OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY 10 TIMES IN THE LAST YEAR AND USUALLY AFTER THE INCIDENT THE VEHICLE HAS DIFFICULTY STARTING AFTERWARDS. POWER WILL BE COMPLETELY OFF. AFTER A PERIOD OF TIME, VEHICLE WILL START BACK UP AND APPEAR TO BE FINE UNTIL THE NEXT INCIDENT. HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO DEALER (STILL UNDER WARRANTY) ABOUT SIX TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM AND CONTACT GM TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT SINCE THE VEHICLE'S INTERNAL COMPUTER DOES NOT GENERATE A "CODE" THERE IS NOTHING THAT CAN BE DONE. *TR

Sep 01, 2011

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

1 complaint

IPCW INPROCARWEAR.COM FROM CALIFORNIA-USA. I PURCHASED TAIL LIGHTS FOR MY TRUCK FROM THIS WEBSITE, THE LIGHTS STARTED ON FIRE AND ALMOST BURNED MY TRUCK DOWN. I PURCHASED A SECOND SET THINKING THE FIRST WHERE FAULTY AND THE SECOND SET ALSO FAILED TO WORK PROPERLY AND HAVE ELECTRICAL ARC MARKS INSIDE. I AM NOT THE ONLY COMPLAINT WITH THIS BRAND OF LIGHTS ON THE INTERNET. I NOTICED SMOKE AND BURNING SMELL WHEN I GOT HOME THANK GOD I WASN'T RUNNING TO A GROCERY STORE AND LEFT KIDS IN THE TRUCK WHEN THE FIRST SET OF TAIL LIGHTS I PURCHASED STARTED ON FIRE. HOW CAN THIS PRODUCT BE ALLOWED WHEN THERE ARE MANY COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET.

Jun 29, 2011

Fire: 1

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS STOPPED WITH THE VEHICLE IN DRIVE THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO A GARAGE DOOR. THE ACCELERATION COULD ONLY BE STOPPED BY PLACING THE VEHICLE INTO THE PARK GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE REPRODUCED. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS AND THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 11000. UPDATED 4/30/10 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED HE WAS WAITING FOR HIS GARAGE DOOR TO OPEN WHEN THE INCIDENT OCCURRED. UPDATED 06/01/10.*JB

Mar 05, 2010

Crash: 1

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How many problems does the 2009 CHEVROLET Avalanche have?

The 2009 CHEVROLET Avalanche currently has 96 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.

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