2009 Chevrolet Suburban problems and complaints
Owners have filed 161 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Chevrolet Suburban. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (63), Unknown Or Other (37), Electrical System (22).
Key takeaways
- 161 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 1 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 2 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 63 | 39% |
| Unknown Or Other | 37 | 23% |
| Electrical System | 22 | 14% |
| Structure | 19 | 12% |
| Engine | 16 | 10% |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 11 | 7% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 7 | 4% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 5 | 3% |
| Tires | 3 | 2% |
| Power Train | 3 | 2% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 2% |
| Steering | 3 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 4-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2009 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 4-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Air Bags - filed 2025-01-12
Unknown
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2024-07-25
Fuel pump modulator, which has a recall for other vehicles for same part, malfunctioned which caused the vehicle to cut off while my son was driving on the highway without notice, where he had to avoid being hit while trying to make it to the shoulder for safety. The fuel pump module was tested by a service mechanic an...
Tires - filed 2023-07-13
Cooper Discoverer 275-55r20 developed bulge in inner sidewall. I was unaware of issue until a stranger pointed it out. That was on 03/08/2023. Since then, 2 more tires have developed the same issue!! The last 2 have been looked at by tire installation professionals and determined to be manufacturer defects.
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More for the 2009 Chevrolet Suburban
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.