2009 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
A typical year for this model
The 2009 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 sits mid-pack among Suburban 1500 years: 70 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 70, with no recalls and no defect investigations.
Airbags leads the complaint categories with 25 reports (36% of the total).
70
NHTSA complaints
0
Recalls
0
Investigations
0
Crash-involved
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
How does 2009 compare to other Suburban 1500 years?
What are the most common 2009 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 problems?
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 25 | 36% | ▼ down |
| Other | 14 | 20% | ▼ down |
| Body & Structure | 8 | 11% | ▼ down |
| Electrical System | 8 | 11% | ▼ down |
| Engine | 6 | 9% | ▼ down |
| Latches & Locks | 3 | 4% | ▼ down |
| Fuel System | 2 | 3% | — flat |
| Speed Control | 1 | 1% | ▼ down |
| Brakes | 1 | 1% | ▼ down |
| Tires & Wheels | 1 | 1% | ▼ down |
| Transmission | 1 | 1% | ▼ down |
Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“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…”
“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 ON 2009 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN HAS CRACKED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE NEXT TO THE AIRBAG PANEL. DASH HAS ALSO CRACKED ON THE DRIVER SIDE ABOVE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER. CONCERN IS THAT IN A CAR ACCIDENT WHERE THE AIR BAGS DEPLOY THE DASH BOARD MAY BREAK APART AND BECOME SHRAPNEL CAUSING ADDITIONAL…”
“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT HAD TO DISCONNECT AND RECONNECT THE BATTERY OR THE ELECTRICAL BOX UNDER THE HOOD IN ORDER TO GET THE VEHICLE TO START. THE FAILURE OCCURRED THREE TIMES. THE VEHICLE…”
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A TURN, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND THE ENGINE STALLED. THE VEHICLE COULD BE RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO PERFORMED A BG FUEL INJECTION CLEANING AND THROTTLE BODY CLEANING AND…”
2009 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 — common questions
Is the 2009 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 reliable?
It is close to typical for the Suburban 1500: 70 NHTSA complaints, 0 recalls, and no investigations on file.
What are the most common 2009 Suburban 1500 problems?
According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are airbags (25 complaints), other (14 complaints), body & structure (8 complaints).
Does the 2009 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 have recalls?
No. NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2009 Chevrolet Suburban 1500.
Which Chevrolet Suburban 1500 years should you avoid?
Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Suburban 1500 years to avoid are 2007, 2003, 2004, 2002, 2008, 2011. The cleanest record among Suburban 1500 years belongs to 2024.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.