2009 Chevrolet Express owner complaints

Tl* the contact owned a 2009 Chevrolet express. While driving approximately 62 MPH, the contact's vehicle crashed into the driver side door of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained a few cuts on the knee that did not require medical attention. The passenger from the other vehicle sustained a broken collar bone and a head injury, which required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 229,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet express. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the air bags deployed without warning. The dealer could not diagnose the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 51,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet express 1500. The contact stated that immediately after turning the vehicle on, the air bag light illuminated. The contact stated while researching online he was made aware of NHTSA campaign number: 14v117000 (air bags). However, the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in the recall. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 82,300.

I'm from an independent repair shop. I have recently had problems with this 2009 express van. It has for no reason that I can tell. Deployed the side air bags while backing the vehicle up a driveway @ less than 5 MPH. To give you a little history about the vehicle. The customer purchased the vehicle from a used car dealer approximately 6 month ago. The first problem with the vehicle was with the stabi-trac & reduced power light came on . We hooked up are tech-2 scan tool an retrieved the codes an diagnosed the problem with the steering wheel position sensor and the throttle position sensor. We repair those issues and sent it on. A little over a month latter the customer was driving the vehicle down a paved road @ 50- 55 MPH on a near straight away. And it deployed the side air bags &

Both front air bags deployed in parking lot!van was locked! *tr

Driving 55 MPH or so tire light came stopped to check and valve stem blew out of tire,this is the second time this has happened and poses a great danger to me and my passengers and others. *tr

While checking the tire pressure of a customer's vehicle the TPMS sensor and air valve broke causing the tire to deflate. The tire had to be repaired at a tire repair shop. *tr

While checking tire pressure TPMS broke - filed by jiffy lube. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet express. The contact stated the vehicle accelerated independently without warning while stopped at a traffic light. The contact turned the vehicle off for several seconds and then restarted the vehicle and drove to his residence. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 61,000. *bf consumer stated same thng happened the second time 7 months later.*jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet express 1500 stabilitrak 4wd. The contact stated the interior paint was peeling from the steering column beneath the power steering reservoir. In addition, the hose running from the reservoir to the power steering pump was missing the clip to prevent the hose from causing friction to the steering column and wheel. The contact stated the hose would rub against the steering wheel whenever it was turned. The dealer installed a zip tie to the hose to prevent it from rubbing. The contact was concerned that the failure could potentially cause a crash. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileages were 40,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet express. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled several times and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was excluded from NHTSA campaign number: 14v614000 (electrical system); however, the vehicle exhibited the same failure as the recall campaign. Hawthorne Chevrolet (1180 goffle rd, hawthorne, nj 07506, (973) 453-2564) was contacted and did not assist. The vehicle was not scheduled for a repair appointment. An independent certified mechanic diagnosed that there was an electrical short due to contamination on the chassis electronic control module. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, indicated that the vehicle was excluded from manufacturer recall number: 14515, and provided no assistance. The a

While driving on the highway the tire side wall failed, causing blow-out. New tires were purchased on07/6/2012. Blow out happened with less than 13,000 miles. *tr

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 manufac

White 2009 Chevrolet equinox paint is peeling off of car. It started on the driver's side above the windows first and within a few days, the passenger side is doing the exact same thing. We noticed some "dimpling" in the paint on the lift gate as well. We have contacted gm (Chevrolet) and have been told to take it to a local dealer for a "diagnostic" evaluation. My car has only been exposed to natural elements and this should not be occurring in only 6 years.