2009 CHEVROLET EXPRESS Complaints and Recall Information
The 2009 CHEVROLET EXPRESS has 2 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report transmission and driveshaft failures occurring around 30,000 miles. The issues typically arise after a check engine light indicates a transmission problem, followed by abnormal vibrations while driving.
- Transmission failure. The transmission required replacement shortly after the check engine warning light activated.
- Driveshaft failure. Driveshaft failed along with the transmission causing abnormal vehicle vibrations at highway speeds.
There are 5 recalls involving various systems including adaptive mobility equipment, HVAC controls, airbags, and fire extinguishers. The recalls cover safety risks from equipment malfunctions and defective components.
- Wheelchair lift software. Recall 10V205000 affecting 133 vehicles for software error causing the lift to overrun floor level, risking wheelchair tip-over or falls. Repairs include dealer notifications and software solutions.
- Wheelchair lift roll stop. Recall 12V169000 for 34 vehicles due to roll stop latches bending or misaligning, possibly allowing wheelchair occupants to fall from elevated platforms. Braun dealers will repair free of charge.
- HVAC controls. Recall 10V096000 affecting 9,137 vehicles where HVAC knobs may break and spin freely, disabling defrost and risking reduced visibility. Dealers replace control knobs at no cost.
- Front passenger airbag. Recall 14V117000 covering 303,013 vehicles for potential injury risk to unbelted front passengers in low-speed impacts due to insufficient instrument panel absorption. Dealer modification of the panel is free.
- Fire extinguisher defect. Recall 18V267000 for 6,154 vehicles involving certain fire extinguishers that may clog or detach nozzles, preventing fire suppression and increasing injury risk. Affected owners receive free replacements from Kidde.
Owners facing repeated transmission or driveshaft repairs, safety system defects, or unresolved recall issues may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting with an attorney familiar with these protections is advisable.
2009 CHEVROLET EXPRESS Summary
2009
Model Year
2
Total Complaints
5
Total Recalls
318471
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2009 CHEVROLET EXPRESS
6154 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD, 2009 GMC Topkick 5000, 6000, 7000 and 8000 Series and Isuzu F Series, and 2009-2018 Chevrolet Express, and GMC Savana vehicles, equipped with certain Plastic-Handle Fire Extinguishers or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
2009 CHEVROLET EXPRESS
303013 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vans manufactured January 27, 2009, through March 7, 2014 with a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds and less and equipped with front passenger air bags. In the affected vehicles, during a frontal impact below the air bag deployment threshold, if an unbelted front passenger's head hits the instrument panel above where the passenger air bag is located, the panel may not sufficiently absorb the impact. As such, these vehicles fail to meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact."
Risk: In the event of a crash below the air bag deployment threshold, an unbelted front passenger seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
2009 CHEVROLET EXPRESS
34 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
MAIN MOBILITY IS RECALLING CERTAIN CONVERSION VANS BUILT ON MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 CHEVROLET EXPRESS, 2009 GMC SAVANA, AND 2010 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT CHASSIS, AND FITTED WITH CERTAIN BRAUN WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. OVER TIME AND WITH FREQUENT USE, THE ROLL STOP LATCHES ON THE WHEELCHAIR LIFT¬ÃS OUTER BARRIER MAY BECOME BENT OR MISALIGNED.
Risk: A WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANT MAY DEFEAT OR RIDE OVER THE INSUFFICIENTLY LATCHED ROLL STOP. IF THIS OCCURS WHEN THE LIFT PLATFORM IS IN AN ELEVATED POSITION, THE WHEELCHAIR¬ÃS OCCUPANT COULD FALL AND SUSTAIN INJURY.
2009 CHEVROLET EXPRESS
133 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
MAIN MOBILITY IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 AND 2009 CONVERSION VANS BUILT ON CHEVROLET EXPRESS AND GMC SAVANA CHASSIS FROM OCTOBER 2007 THROUGH MAY 2010 AND FITTED WITH CERTAIN RICON S SERIES AND K SERIES L-MODEL WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. DUE TO A PROBLEM IN THE SOFTWARE THAT CONTROLS THE LIFT'S "UP" FUNCTION, SHOULD THE "UP" BUTTON BE RELEASED BEFORE THE FLOOR LEVEL LIMIT SWITCH IS ACTIVATED, THE LIFT MAY CONTINUE ITS UPWARD TRAVEL AND MAY OVERRUN THE FLOOR LEVEL CUT OFF POINT.
Risk: WHEN THE PLATFORM OVERRUNS THE VEHICLE FLOOR LEVEL AND STOPS AT AN ANGLE FROM 15-20 DEGREES, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR A PERSON IN A WHEELCHAIR TO TIP OVER AND FOR SOMEONE STANDING ON THE PLATFORM TO FALL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES.
2009 CHEVROLET EXPRESS
9137 vehicles affected
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 CHEVROLET EXPRESS AND GMC SAVANA VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 103, "WINDSHIELD WIPING AND WASHING SYSTEMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) CONTROL KNOBS THAT MAY FRACTURE AND SPIN ON THE CONTROL SHAFT. THE DRIVER MAY NO LONGER BE ABLE TO CONTROL THE HEATING, COOLING, AND VENTILATION FOR THE VEHICLE.
Risk: IF THIS CONDITION AFFECTS THE DEFROST SYSTEM WHEN IT IS REQUIRED, IT MAY DECREASE THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, AND COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A CRASH.
Complaints
2009 CHEVROLET EXPRESS
ID: 2068129POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Express. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the contact became aware that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the transmission was faulty and needed to be replaced. The transmission was replaced, and the contact continued to drive the vehicle normally. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle started to vibrate abnormally. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and the vehicle was towed to a local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the transmission and the driveshaft had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.
2009 CHEVROLET EXPRESS
ID: 2068128POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Express. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the contact became aware that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the transmission was faulty and needed to be replaced. The transmission was replaced, and the contact continued to drive the vehicle normally. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle started to vibrate abnormally. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and the vehicle was towed to a local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the transmission and the driveshaft had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.