Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 Chevrolet Express
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 Chevrolet Express has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 10 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #18V267000 Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V117000 Head Impact/FMVSS 201 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V169000 WHEELCHAIR LIFT/OUTER ROLL STOP LATCHING MECHANISM NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V205000 WHEELCHAIR LIFTS/UP BUTTON NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V096000 HEATING VENTILATION & AC CONTROL KNOB FRACTURE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V270000 WHEELCHAIR LIFT THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V272000 WHEELCHAIR LIFT ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 3 complaints
- Tires 2 complaints
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Power Train 1 complaint
- Structure 1 complaint
- Vehicle Speed Control 1 complaint
Of the 10 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across all 10 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
With only 10 owner complaints and 7 recall campaigns, the data for the 2009 Chevrolet Express is limited. Most issues relate to airbags and adaptive equipment, which are not indicative of all vehicles. The complaints suggest no rampant systemic issues, and the recalls mainly focus on compliance and safety standards. Thus, it merits an "average" reliability rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | Unknown | $300–$1,000 | occasional |
| Tires | 30,000–60,000 miles | $400–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Tire rotations and balancing
- Transmission fluid changes
- Coolant system flush
- Brake pad and rotor inspection
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning lights
- Uneven tire wear
- HVAC control issues
- Transmission slipping
- Electrical system failures
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 Chevrolet Express at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.