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2009 Chevrolet Avalanche

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

6

5 current

Combined

14.4L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$4,464

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2021027 · manufacturer campaign N212328790

5 February 2021

Transport Canada lists: Escalade 2009–2010, 2013 · Avalanche 2009–2010, 2013 · Silverado 2009–2010, 2013 · Suburban 2009–2010, 2013 · and 4 more

What is wrong

Long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger-front airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. If the airbag inflator ruptures, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants or cause damage to the airbag assembly, preventing its proper function. Note: For the 2010 and 2013 models listed, this recall only affects vehicles that were imported into Canada, and were originally sold or ever registered in certain areas of the United States that experience high or moderate levels of heat and humidity.

Why it matters

If the vehicle is involved in a crash requiring an airbag deployment, the airbag inflator could rupture and create a risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the passenger-front airbag. Note: The Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. This recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk. It is expected that all airbag inflators will be replaced before their function would be affected.

72,415 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2021026 · manufacturer campaign N212328780

5 February 2021

Transport Canada lists: Escalade 2007–2009 · Avalanche 2007–2009 · Silverado 2007–2009 · Suburban 2007–2009 · and 4 more

What is wrong

Long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger-front airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. If the airbag inflator ruptures, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants or cause damage to the airbag assembly, preventing its proper function. Note: For 2009 models listed, this recall only affects vehicles that were imported into Canada, and were originally sold or ever registered in certain areas of the United States that experience high or moderate levels of heat and humidity.

Why it matters

If the vehicle is involved in a crash requiring an airbag deployment, the airbag inflator could rupture and create a risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the passenger-front airbag. Note: The Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. This recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk. It is expected that all airbag inflators will be replaced before their function would be affected.

101,593 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2020591 · manufacturer campaign N212328760

2 December 2020

Transport Canada lists: Escalade 2007–2011 · Avalanche 2007–2011 · Silverado 2007–2011 · Suburban 2007–2011 · and 4 more

What is wrong

Long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger-front airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. If the airbag inflator ruptures, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants or cause damage to the airbag assembly, preventing its proper function. Note: This recall is for vehicles that were originally sold or ever registered in certain areas of the United States that experience high or moderate levels of heat and humidity, and that were subsequently imported into Canada. Affected states: American Samoa and the U.S. Virgin Islands, Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), Virginia and West Virginia.

Why it matters

If the vehicle is involved in a crash requiring an airbag deployment, the airbag inflator could rupture and create a risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the passenger-front airbag inflator. Note: This recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk. It is expected that all airbag inflators will be replaced before their function would be affected.

9,660 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Accessories

Transport Canada recall 2010189 · manufacturer campaign 10153

7 June 2010

Transport Canada lists: Enclave 2008–2009 · Lucerne 2006–2009 · CTS 2008–2009 · DTS 2006–2009 · and 12 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with a Heated Washer Fluid System (HWFS), a short circuit on the printed circuit board for the washer fluid heater may overheat the control-circuit ground wire. A repair was implemented in a recall in 2008, however, there have been new reports of thermal incidents on heated washer fluid system modules after this improvement was installed. This situation may cause some minor distortion, but also could lead to melting of the plastic around the heated washer fluid system, or cause a fire.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will permanently disable and remove the heated washer fluid module. An updated page will be provided and inserted in the Owner Manual to document the removal of the feature.

99,000 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 2009132 · manufacturer campaign 08411

7 May 2009

Transport Canada lists: Escalade 2009 · Avalanche 2009 · Colorado 2009 · Suburban 2009 · and 4 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the fuel system control module may be subject to water intrusion. This could cause a short or open circuit, illumination of the Service Engine Soon lamp, setting diagnostic trouble codes, or the engine may be hard to start, may not start or may stall. Engine stalling would result in lost propulsion which, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver's reactions, could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the fuel system control module.

3,106 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr
1 replaced by later campaigns

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2016307 · manufacturer campaign 49151, 49152

15 June 2016

Replaced: This recall has been replaced by a later campaign. Check the newer one — the repair may have changed.

Transport Canada lists: Escalade 2007–2011 · Avalanche 2007–2011 · Silverado 2007–2011 · Suburban 2007–2011 · and 4 more

What is wrong

This Safety Improvement Program was replaced by Transport Canada Recall No. 2020-591. General Motors Canada is conducting a voluntary Safety Improvement Program involving passenger airbag inflators in vehicles that were originally sold or ever registered in certain areas of the United States that experience high or moderate levels of heat and humidity, and that were subsequently imported into Canada. Dealers will replace the passenger inflator on affected vehicles. Owners who believe their vehicles may have been originally purchased or registered in the states listed below should contact a General Motors dealer. This action is not being conducted under the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Affected states: American Samoa and the U.S. Virgin Islands, Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), Virginia and West Virginia.

7,809 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSuperseded

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Pickup truck: Standard
In its class
More efficient than 69% of 95 2009 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
331 g/km

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Common questions

Does the 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 6 recalls on record for the 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche, of which 5 are current and 1 has been replaced by later campaigns. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche get?
NRCan rates the 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche at 14.4 L/100 km combined, emitting 331 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 4 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $4,464 in fuel, producing roughly 6,653 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.