Total Complaints
3 filings
CHEVROLET EXPRESS 2500 · model year
2009 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 2500
3 NHTSA complaints. A VIN lookup is required to determine whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2009CHEVROLETEXPRESS 2500 carries 3 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
The most frequently selected component label in reports for the 2009 EXPRESS 2500 is electrical system with 1 filings, followed by visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system (1) and vehicle speed control (1). Complaint categories reflect owner reports and intake categorization; they do not establish a defect pattern or cause.
NHTSA currently has 57 investigation files overlapping the 2009 EXPRESS 2500, and 2 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should read the complaint-by-year trend as report volume, not a causal diagnosis. Use the related-complaint feed and the official recall lookup when researching a specific vehicle.
3
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20160804VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
WHILE DRIVING ON A BUSY HIGHWAY, THE ENGINE SHUT OFF COMPLETELY. I PULLED OVER TO THE SHOULDER AND THE DIC INDICATED A THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR PROBLEM. I HAD IT TOWED TO A CHEVROLET DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME IT WAS THE ECM. I PAID TO HAVE IT FIXED AND SENT AN EMAIL (ATTACHED) TO CHEVROLET CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT.SINCE THE VEHICLE'S MILEAGE WAS ONLY 39226 MILES. I'M STILL PURSUING REIMBURSEMENT BUT WANT TO FILE THIS COMPLAINT SINCE THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY PROBLEM TO HAVE VEHICLE TOTALLY SHUT DOWN. INTERESTINGLY, CHEVROLET WAS AWARE OF A SIMILAR PROBLEM WITH THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR AND SENT ME A LETTER (ATTACHED) TO EXTEND THE WARRANTY.
Mileage: 39,226
20130414ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2009 CHEVY EXPRESS VAN G2500 THE DEFROST BLOWER FAN STOPPED WORKING ON ANY SETTING. I HAD TO STOP THE VEHICLE UNTIL I COULD SEE OUT THE WIND SHIELD. VERY DANGEROUS. ONLY 37,404 MILES ON THIS CHEVY EXPRESS 2500 VAN! I LIVE IN THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA AND A WIND SHIELD DEFROST IS A MUST!! WE HAVE FOG AND TEMPS IN THE AREA AND WEATHER CONDITIONS CAN CHANGE RAPIDLY. *TR
Mileage: 37,404
20130414VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
2009 CHEVY EXPRESS VAN G2500 THE DEFROST BLOWER FAN STOPPED WORKING ON ANY SETTING. I HAD TO STOP THE VEHICLE UNTIL I COULD SEE OUT THE WIND SHIELD. VERY DANGEROUS. ONLY 37,404 MILES ON THIS CHEVY EXPRESS 2500 VAN! I LIVE IN THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA AND A WIND SHIELD DEFROST IS A MUST!! WE HAVE FOG AND TEMPS IN THE AREA AND WEATHER CONDITIONS CAN CHANGE RAPIDLY. *TR
Mileage: 37,404
Compare 2009CHEVROLETEXPRESS 2500 to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 2 Open
EA25007Engineering AnalysisOpen
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
PE23022Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Loss of Motive Power due to the Battery Energy Control Module
PE20016Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Electric Vehicle Battery Fires
EA20002Engineering AnalysisClosed
Outboard Front Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure
PE20011Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Fuel Line Leak
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2009 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 2500 have?▼
The 2009 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 2500 has 3 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 2500?▼
The most-complained component for the 2009 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 2500 is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM and VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL.
Is the 2009 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 2500 safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data vintage: August 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Every figure on PlainCars is rendered directly from NHTSA complaint and safety data, no number is typed in by an editor. This year-specific record is rendered from NHTSA ODI, recall, and NCAP rows for the 2009 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 2500; no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.
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