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2009 chevrolet Suburban airbags problems
moderate 60 complaints filed with NHTSA
· avg repair $1,100
Complaints
60
Recalls
1
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$1,100
Related recalls
criticalNHTSA 21V05200005/02/2021
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, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
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 notification letters were mailed on September 20, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212328780.
What owners are reporting
8 most recent
airbags
· filed 12/15/2016
RECEIVED NOTICE JULY 2016 THAT I WOULD BE CONTACTED. NEVER WAS SO I CALLED ALLEN GMC TOLD THEM ABOUT MY RECALL , MADE AND APPOINTMENT AND DROVE DOWN MET WITH SERVICE ADVISOR STEVE WACKER. HE SAID I CANNOT FIX THIS AS I HAVE NO PARTS. I CALLED 800 222-1020 TALKED TO YVONNE AND GAVE HER ALL MY INFO. SHE PUT ME ON HOLD AND BURT PICKED UP AND I HAD TO GIVE HIM ALL THE INFORMATION AGAIN. BOTH THESE PEO…
airbags
· filed 12/11/2017
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V381000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED LESON CHEVROLET AT (504) 366-4381 (1501 WESTBANK EXPY, HARVEY, LA 70058) WHERE IT…
airbags
· filed 12/03/2020
THE AIRBAG LIGHT WILL NOT TURN OFF AND THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE.
airbags
· filed 12/02/2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V381000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
airbags
· filed 11/25/2016
I RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION BY MAIL THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG AND THAT IT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. I HAVE NOT BEEN CONTACT PER BY THE DEALER TO SCHEDULE A REPLACEMENT/ REPAIR AS IT SEEMS PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. THIS IS ALMOST 4 MONTHS AFTER THE RECALL NOTICE.
airbags
· filed 11/23/2020
OWNERS ARE CONVINCED THAT A CRACKED DASHBOARD COULD COMPOUND THE SEVERITY OF A THE VEHICLE DASH IS DAMAGED I AM STATING THAT IT COULD SHATTER INTO PIECES UPON AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND SEND SHARDS OF DASHBOARD FLYING AT BOTH THE DRIVER AND THEIR PASSENGERS. THE SHARDS COULD ALSO LACERATE THE AIRBAGS AND RENDER THEM USELESS. MY DASH HAS CRACKED AND SEPARATED WITH NO ADDITIONAL STRESS FROM VEHIC…
airbags
· filed 11/21/2017
TAKATA RECALL- I HAVE NOW CALLED MY LOCAL GM CHEVY DEALER DEALER MONTHLY SINCE THE TAKATA RECALL HAS COME OUT AND THEY HAVE REFUSED TO REPLACE THE AIRBAGS. THEY SITE THAT THEY DO NOT HAVE ANY TO REPLACE THEM WITH. MY RESPONSE HAS BEEN, I HAVE 4 CHILDREN THAT I DRIVE DAILY AND GOD FORBID BUT IF I WERE TO GET IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AND WE FOUND OUT THEN THAT THEY WERE DEFECTIVE. I…
airbags
· filed 11/19/2018
TAKATA RECALL - I OBJECT TO GM FILING A PETITION FOR INCONSEQUENTIALITY. GM'S OWN WEBSITE STATES"THE PROPELLANT IN SOME TYPES OF TAKATA AIRBAG INFLATORS CAN DEGRADE OVER TIME, ESPECIALLY AFTER LONG TERM EXPOSURE IN HOT AND HUMID REGIONS. IF THE PROPELLANT DEGRADES TO A CERTAIN LEVEL, THE INFLATORS MAY RUPTURE DURING DEPLOYMENT, CAUSING SERIOUS OR FATAL INJURIES." AS THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN LOCATED …
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2009 chevrolet Suburban?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 60 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,100 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover airbags issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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