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

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

Yes — NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2009 Chevrolet Suburban. 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 Suburban get?

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

Q: How much is a 2009 Chevrolet Suburban worth?

Comparable 2009 Chevrolet Suburban listings run roughly $10,200–$23,200, typically around $16,426 (from 124 vehicles).

2009 Chevrolet Suburban at a glance

Safety recalls5

Owner complaints161

Combined16 mpg

Typical price$16,426

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

2009 Chevrolet Suburban recalls 5

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…

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 #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…

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 Suburban common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 161 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.

Tires

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

Fuel/propulsion System

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

Electrical System

Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.

Structure

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

Engine

Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.

2009 Chevrolet Suburban 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 Suburban worth?

Low

$10,200

Typical price

$16,426

High

$23,200

From 124 comparable 2009 Chevrolet Suburban listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

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

Fuel (5 yrs)$19,250

Depreciation (5 yrs)$12,000

Total$31,250

Per mile$0.42

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 ($16,426) with the same model 5 model-years older ($4,414), 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 Suburban trims & engines on record

Trims

1500 LT1 · 1500 LTZ · 1500 LS · LTZ · LT · LS

Engines

5.3L 8-cyl · 6.0L 8-cyl

2009 Chevrolet Suburban vehicles on record

2009 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LTZ1GNFK363X9R202772

2009 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LT11GNFC26069R150974 2009 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LTZ1GNFK36399R277821 2009 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LT11GNFC26079R265356

2009 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LTZ1GNFK363X9J100015

2009 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LT11GNFK263X9R154717

2009 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LTZ1GNFK36399R302278

2009 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LTZ1GNFK36389R179749 2009 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LTZ1GNFK363X9R164007

2009 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LTZ1GNFK36399J123401

2009 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LT11GNFC26009R261083

2009 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LT11GNFK26339R155367 2009 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LTZ1GNFK36Y09R209337 2009 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LTZ1GNFK36339R260352

2009 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LTZ1GNFK36309J106986 2009 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LTZ1GNFC36039R182237

2009 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LT11GNFK26379R304153 2009 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LTZ1GNFK36329J116743 2009 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LT11GNFC26J49R230203

2009 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LT11GNFC26069R303496

2009 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LT11GNFK26329R121954

2009 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LT11GNFC26J09R208599 2009 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LT11GNFC26029R269217 2009 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LT11GNFK26379R268223

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2009 Chevrolet Suburban — frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Chevrolet Suburban have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2009 Chevrolet Suburban. 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 Suburban?

Based on 161 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are air bags, tires, fuel/propulsion system.

What gas mileage does the 2009 Chevrolet Suburban get?

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

How much is a 2009 Chevrolet Suburban worth?

Comparable 2009 Chevrolet Suburban listings run roughly $10,200–$23,200, typically around $16,426 (from 124 vehicles).

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