chevrolet suburban 1500 2009 Complaints

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

early and repeated warping of the rotors on my 2007 ltz chevy suburban. in talking to the mechanic it seems that this is a common problem that can happen quickly without warning and cause you to loose control of the vehicle during braking.

Reported in: WYCKOFF NJ || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

we purchased a 2009 chevrolet suburban. three weeks after the purchase and after three other major repairs, i was traveling on the interstate in ohio when the dash flashed a message informing me to service the stabilitrac. i had on star run an engine diagnostic and they informed that the stability control was no longer operational and to have it serviced in the next seven days. we did so and the dealership replaced the steering angle sensor. a week later, i was traveling the same interstate and going to the same location. the service stabilitrac message comes across the instrument panel. once again, i had on star run a diagnostic. this time, they advise me that the abs is currently not functional and it may effect my ability to stop in short distances. needless to say, the vehicle is now sitting at the dealership from which we purchased it. in fact, we are going through concessions with gm in order for them to buy it back.

Reported in: DELAWARE OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNFK36389R

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

i was driving on the highway with no ice or adverse weather conditions. while driving my 2009 chevrolet suburban, the computer flashed the stabilitrak is disabled and the engine is powering down. i was driving 75 miles per hour in rush hour traffic and all the cars around me had to slam on their brakes and go up on to the median to avoid me. my engine seized up and the car was motionless. this is highly dangerous and i could have been killed.

Reported in: CASTLE ROCK CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNFK26319R

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

2009 chevy suburban currently has 57,000 miles. starting around 30,000 miles the automatic locks started to stop working. now the passenger front, passenger rear, and drivers side read door locks do not work. they do not lock or unlock while pushing the switch on door or using the remote. took to dealer today and was advised that the cost to repair would be $875.00. researched the item and it seems to be an ongoing and frequent problem over the past few years, yet gm is not doing anything about it. this is a safety concern to those of us who have children as the doors to do not automatically lock like they are supposed to and they can be unlocked while the vehicle is in motion. i think that this is an issue that needs to be investigated due to the high number of complaints that have been made, the high number of repairs that have taken place for this, the high cost to correct the problem, and the safety issue that it can cause.

Reported in: NEW BRAUNFELS TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNFK263X9R

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet suburban 1500. the contact stated that the front passenger and rear driver side doors were defective and would only open when pulling the latch manually. the vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not repaired. the failure mileage was 57,000 and the current mileage was 58,600. the vin was unavailable.

Reported in: CANADIAN TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

at 21,000 miles right read door lock would not operate electronically. had to manually move door lock button. dealer replaced lock actuator. at 49,000 miles driver's door lock also became inoperable. dealer replaced actuator. this seems to be a chronic defect.

Reported in: VICKSBURG MS || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNFK263X9R

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

the door lock on the driver side second row would not unlock when the car was parked either by the inside unlock mechanism or the remote control door unlock button. had to manually unlock in from the inside which was difficult because of having a carseat back there. should there have been an issue where i needed to get my child out in a hurry, there could have been a major issue.

Reported in: PHOENIXVILLE PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNFK26379R

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

dashboard cracked by airbag and over instrument cluster hss to be safety issue dash board is loose and vibrates.

Reported in: FORT SILL OK || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNFK26349R

AIR BAGS

dashboard cracked by airbag and over instrument cluster hss to be safety issue dash board is loose and vibrates.

Reported in: FORT SILL OK || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNFK26349R

AIR BAGS

2009 chevrolet suburban ltz cracked dashboard without being involved in an accident. cracks started appearing over driver's side area above airbags. very concerning if involved in an accident and airbags deploying and shards of plastic becoming flying projectiles and an obvious problem gm is fully aware of.

Reported in: VALPARAISO IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNFK36349R

STRUCTURE

2009 chevrolet suburban ltz cracked dashboard without being involved in an accident. cracks started appearing over driver's side area above airbags. very concerning if involved in an accident and airbags deploying and shards of plastic becoming flying projectiles and an obvious problem gm is fully aware of.

Reported in: VALPARAISO IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNFK36349R

AIR BAGS

dashboard of 2009 chevrolet suburban cracked in 2 places, including around passenger side airbag and above drivers side instrument cluster/steering wheel. concerned for the proper deployment of the airbag during potential crash due to the cracked dash that surrounds the airbag. this is a safety issue that needs to be addressed. hundreds if not thousands of other similar vehicles possess the same manufacturing defect in the dashboard and all have reported large cracks in the exact same area.

Reported in: HOLLYWOOD FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNFC26J29R

ENGINE

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 reprogrammed the pcm. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 16,000. updated 8/28/14*cn

Reported in: HUDSON FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNFC26079R

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

i have been dealing with this for a couple months, and it is very frustrating. i have a 2009 chevy suburban with approximately 71,500 miles on it. the suburban is always garaged, and we woke up one morning to a large crack, which has now caved in, on the dash right above the hump of the steering wheel and a crack on the passenger side airbag. we called gm and spoke to shannon at ext 21345 and received a case number. we went to our local chevy dealer for an estimate of approximately $1,000, and then called gm back with that estimate. gm called the dealer and then the dealer lowered the price to $350 - $400. i still find this unacceptable. i know what gm sent me is a standard reply. i do not, and will not accept a phone call that says it will be $400 plus dollars to replace my dash. this is not my doing. this is a defect in a gm product. it needs to be covered and gm needs to step up and show the customer some of the respect it wants from said customer.

Reported in: BONNIE IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNFC26069R

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

i also have one of the affected cracked front dashes that have been posted. the dash is cracked in three places, one over the drivers console which is caving inward, another on the left side of the passengers airbag and the other in the far right corner of the dash. this has a potential to seriously injure someone in the vehicle if the car is in an accident. chevrolet maintains that there is not an issue with the dashes from any of the following vehicles: 2007-2013 avalance, silverado, suburban, tahoe and cadillac escalade. all of these vehicles in that range have the same dash component. there are many cases listed on a chevrolet forum website. replacement and cost to repair the faulty dash is solely up to the dealer not chevrolet.

Reported in: TWIN FALLS ID || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

the dash broke between airbag and forward edge of dash. i am concerned about the safety of passengers if the airbag is deployed and that sharp dash corner hits a person or the airbag. the dash to the left of the break is sinking down to where the clip holding on the airbag cover is visible. the dash vibrates excessively now while the car is moving. i expect more cracks due to this vibration.

Reported in: SEALY TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNFC36069R