2009 Chevrolet Avalanche problems, recalls, safety rating, MPG & value

Q: Does the 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

Q: What gas mileage does the 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche at about 16 mpg combined (14 city / 20 highway).

Q: How much is a 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche worth?

Comparable 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche listings run roughly $10,500–$23,500, typically around $17,262 (from 57 vehicles).

2009 Chevrolet Avalanche at a glance

Safety recalls5

Owner complaints96

Combined16 mpg

Typical price$17,262

Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.

2009 Chevrolet Avalanche recalls 5

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module NHTSA Campaign #21V050000 · 05/02/2021

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL, and 2009-2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500 and Sierra 3500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South …

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 22, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notific…

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module NHTSA Campaign #21V053000 · 05/02/2021

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500/3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, G…

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 24, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notifi…

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module NHTSA Campaign #21V052000 · 05/02/2021

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, N…

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 23, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notific…

Fuel System, Gasoline NHTSA Campaign #09V154000 · 06/05/2009

GM IS RECALLING 27,188 MY 2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE HYBRID, ESCALADE ESV, AND ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SUBURBAN, TAHOE, TAHOE HYBRID, AND COLORADO; AND GMC YUKON, YUKON HYBRID, YUKON XL, AND CANYON VEHICLES. THE FUEL SYSTEM CONTROL MODULES MAY HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH AN ADHESIVE SEPARATION OF THE ROOM TEMPERATURE VULCANIZING (RTV) SEAL BETWEEN THE SEAL AND THE HOUSING MAY ALLOW WATER TO SEEP INTO…

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW FUEL SYSTEM CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 18, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 AND GMC AT 1-866-996-9463 OR AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.

Electrical System NHTSA Campaign #10V240000 · 04/06/2010

GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2009 BUICK, LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 BUICK ENCLAVE; CADILLAC CTS; MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON XL; SATURN OUTLOOK; AND MODEL YEAR 2009 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HEATED WASHER FLUID SYSTEM (HWFS). A RECALL WAS …

Fix: DEALERS WILL PERMANENTLY DISABLE AND REMOVE THE HEATED WASHER FLUID MODULE. AN UPDATED PAGE FOR THE OWNER MANUAL WILL BE PROVIDED AND INSERTED IN THE OWNER MANUAL TO DOCUMENT THAT THE FEATURE HAS BEEN PERMANENTLY DISABLED AND REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 11, 2010. OW…

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2009 Chevrolet Avalanche common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 96 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Air Bags

Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.

Structure

Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.

Fuel/propulsion System

Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.

Tires

Check tread depth, the DOT age date, and that all four tires match with even wear. Look for bulges or cracks.

Service Brakes

Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.

2009 Chevrolet Avalanche MPG & running costs

Combined16 mpg

City14 mpg

Highway20 mpg

Est. annual fuel cost$3,850

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche worth?

Low

$10,500

Typical price

$17,262

High

$23,500

From 57 comparable 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$19,250

Depreciation (5 yrs)$10,400

Total$29,650

Per mile$0.40

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($17,262) with the same model 5 model-years older ($6,866), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2009 Chevrolet Avalanche trims & engines on record

Trims

LS · LT1 · LTZ · LT

Engines

5.3L 8-cyl

2009 Chevrolet Avalanche vehicles on record

2009 Chevrolet Avalanche LT13GNEC22099G252089 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ3GNEC32049G168235

2009 Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ3GNFK32069G266450 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche LS3GNFK12319G114199 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche LT13GNEC22J59G160647

2009 Chevrolet Avalanche LT13GNEC22039G166440

2009 Chevrolet Avalanche LS3GNFK12019G170164

2009 Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ3GNFK32319G123528

2009 Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ3GNFK32319G127546 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche LS3GNEC12J59G198230 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ3GNFK32059G157705

2009 Chevrolet Avalanche LS3GNFK12089G244809

2009 Chevrolet Avalanche LS3GNFK12019G209965

2009 Chevrolet Avalanche LS3GNFK120X9G207874 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche LS3GNFK12079G141784

2009 Chevrolet Avalanche LT13GNEC220X9G261254

2009 Chevrolet Avalanche LT13GNFK22309G117570

2009 Chevrolet Avalanche LT13GNFK22079G221687

2009 Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ3GNFK32019G286198 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche LS3GNFK123X9G124410 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche LT13GNEC22089G186165

2009 Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ3GNEC32019G160979 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche LS3GNEC12J59G136665

2009 Chevrolet Avalanche LS3GNFK123X9G115318

Other Chevrolet Avalanche model years

2013 2012 2011 2010 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002

2009 Chevrolet Avalanche — frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche?

Based on 96 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are air bags, structure, fuel/propulsion system.

What gas mileage does the 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche at about 16 mpg combined (14 city / 20 highway).

How much is a 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche worth?

Comparable 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche listings run roughly $10,500–$23,500, typically around $17,262 (from 57 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.