Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 2009
Model Avalanche 1500 made in 2009 by Chevrolet got 14 consumer complains as well as 35 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to power train and wheels. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags and digital instrument panel.
Model 2009
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| SB-08-09-41-005A | 10/01/2010 | 10037146 | Ready | 05/09/2011 | |
| SB-08-09-41-005A | 10/01/2010 | 10037146 | Gm: the air bag door may be warped or not sit flush with the instrument panel/dash. *rm | 05/09/2011 | |
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||||
| SB-08-09-41-005A | 10/01/2010 | 10037146 | Gm: the air bag door may be warped or not sit flush with the instrument panel/dash. *rm | 05/09/2011 | |
| SB-08-09-41-005A | 10/01/2010 | 10037146 | Ready | 05/09/2011 | |
| DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL | |||||
| PIT-4730A | 06/01/2010 | 10036550 | Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer/pontiac/saturn: additional diagnostic information for u0140 or u0073. vehicle may exhibits some symptom(s) as door locks cycle while driving; intermittent no start; service stabilitrak dic message; spee | 03/28/2011 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| PIT-4730A | 06/01/2010 | 10036550 | Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer/pontiac/saturn: additional diagnostic information for u0140 or u0073. vehicle may exhibits some symptom(s) as door locks cycle while driving; intermittent no start; service stabilitrak dic message; spee | 03/28/2011 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL | |||||
| PIT-5144 | 02/01/2012 | 10043486 | Chevrolet/gmc: stop lamp switches has failed but not confirmed, due to possible code set by wiring/terminal issue at brake switch. *pe | 04/04/2012 | |
| PIT-4801B | 06/01/2010 | 10036564 | Gmc/chevrolet: check trailer wiring message in dic poor connections at 7-way). this concern could be caused by a poor connection at the 7-way trailer connector. there are several manufacturers of 7-way (trailer side) connectors and no in | 03/30/2011 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| PIT-4801B | 06/01/2010 | 10036564 | Gmc/chevrolet: check trailer wiring message in dic poor connections at 7-way). this concern could be caused by a poor connection at the 7-way trailer connector. there are several manufacturers of 7-way (trailer side) connectors and no in | 03/30/2011 | |
| PIT-4730A | 06/01/2010 | 10036550 | Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer/pontiac/saturn: additional diagnostic information for u0140 or u0073. vehicle may exhibits some symptom(s) as door locks cycle while driving; intermittent no start; service stabilitrak dic message; spee | 03/28/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| PIP-3783C | 12/01/2010 | 10037809 | Gm: the engine light is on and the vehicle lacks power. there are multiple possible trouble codes. *rm | 06/06/2011 | |
| PIP-3783C | 12/01/2010 | 10037809 | Ready | 06/06/2011 | |
| PIP-4851 | 11/01/2010 | 10037492 | Gm: there is an intermittent engine light on due to five possible internal trouble codes. there may also be an extended crank after filling the fuel tank. *rm | 05/24/2011 | |
| PIP-4851 | 12/01/2010 | PIP-4851A | 10037492 | Gm: there is an intermittent engine light on due to five possible internal trouble codes. there may also be an extended crank after filling the fuel tank. *rm updated 5/31/11. *pe | 05/24/2011 |
| PIP-4851 | 11/01/2010 | 10037492 | Ready | 05/24/2011 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| SB-10-08-42-001A | 08/01/2010 | 10035924 | Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/pontiac/saturn: low beam headlamp bulb diagnosis/replacement (inspect bulb and connector). does not apply to vehicles equipped with high intensity discharge (hid) lamps. do not replace the entire headlamp assem | 03/07/2011 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH | |||||
| SB-10-08-42-001A | 08/01/2010 | 10035924 | Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/pontiac/saturn: low beam headlamp bulb diagnosis/replacement (inspect bulb and connector). does not apply to vehicles equipped with high intensity discharge (hid) lamps. do not replace the entire headlamp assem | 03/07/2011 | |
| PARKING BRAKE - DRIVELINE - HYDRAULIC - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||||
| PI-0532 | 08/01/2011 | 10041432 | Cadillac/chevrolet/gmc: due to build up of snow, mud or ice, the right front wheelhouse liner may be contacting or is too close to brake pipe. *pe | 10/03/2011 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| PIP-4395 | 08/01/2008 | 10026149 | Gmc: flare and or harsh 2-3 shifts. this condition may be caused by leaking 1-2-3-4 and 3-5-r clutch fluid seal rings (230). models cadillacs, chevrolets, gmc, hummers, pontiacs. equipped with 6l80 (rpo myc) or 6l90 (rpo myd) automati | 10/02/2008 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||||
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm | 05/11/2011 | |
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Ready | 05/11/2011 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||||
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Ready | 05/11/2011 | |
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm | 05/11/2011 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||||
| PI-0532 | 08/01/2011 | 10041432 | Cadillac/chevrolet/gmc: due to build up of snow, mud or ice, the right front wheelhouse liner may be contacting or is too close to brake pipe. *pe | 10/03/2011 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||||
| PI-0532 | 08/01/2011 | 10041432 | Cadillac/chevrolet/gmc: due to build up of snow, mud or ice, the right front wheelhouse liner may be contacting or is too close to brake pipe. *pe | 10/03/2011 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - HYDRAULIC - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||||
| PI-0532 | 08/01/2011 | 10041432 | Cadillac/chevrolet/gmc: due to build up of snow, mud or ice, the right front wheelhouse liner may be contacting or is too close to brake pipe. *pe | 10/03/2011 | |
| STEERING | |||||
| PIT-4322D | 12/01/2010 | 10037626 | Ready | 05/31/2011 | |
| PIT-4322D | 12/01/2010 | 10037626 | Gm: there is unwanted stability action or stability light on. this can be caused by the suspension being modified. *rm | 05/31/2011 | |
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||||
| PIT-3749D | 11/01/2010 | 10037570 | Ready | 05/25/2011 | |
| PIT-3749D | 11/01/2010 | 10037570 | Gm: on some truck models there is some frame corrosion. *rm | 05/25/2011 | |
| SUSPENSION | |||||
| PIT-4322D | 12/01/2010 | 10037626 | Ready | 05/31/2011 | |
| PIT-4322D | 12/01/2010 | 10037626 | Gm: there is unwanted stability action or stability light on. this can be caused by the suspension being modified. *rm | 05/31/2011 | |
| SUSPENSION - AUTOMATIC STABILITY CONTROL (ASC) | |||||
| PIT-4322D | 12/01/2010 | 10037626 | Ready | 05/31/2011 | |
| PIT-4322D | 12/01/2010 | 10037626 | Gm: there is unwanted stability action or stability light on. this can be caused by the suspension being modified. *rm | 05/31/2011 | |
| WHEELS | |||||
| PI-0532 | 08/01/2011 | 10041432 | Cadillac/chevrolet/gmc: due to build up of snow, mud or ice, the right front wheelhouse liner may be contacting or is too close to brake pipe. *pe | 10/03/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 12/18/2011 | 134475 | ||
| 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 flucuating 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 occured at a higher speed and it does. i put the cruise on about 60mph and the truch was bucking and the rpm's were going crazy. i drive mostly highway miles. very dissapointed in the service i have had with this truck so far with another issue and now i have to deal with this. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 03/30/2010 | 3788 | ||
| 09 chev avalanche the drive shaft 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,ooo mi. they tell me now its no fix, but has 100,00 mi warranty. it is getting worse and could finnally 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 vechile that seems like a 1,000 dollar. their has to be thousands of these on the road. | |||
| WHEELS | |||
| 11/21/2011 | 68800 | ||
| 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 | |||