2009 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE RECALL - #21V052000
RECALL FOR AIR BAGS : FRONTAL : PASSENGER SIDE : INFLATOR MODULE
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." Additionally, GM is recalling certain 2007-2008 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated passenger frontal inflators containing phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2009 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE |
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| Manufacturer |
General Motors, LLC |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
2/5/2021 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
9/20/2021 |
| # Affected |
557,023 |
| Recalled for |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
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| Description |
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." Additionally, GM is recalling certain 2007-2008 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated passenger frontal inflators containing phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling. |
| Consequences |
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2009 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2009 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2009 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2009 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2009 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2009 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2009 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2009 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
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Comments
2/18/2012 - M. Giebelhaus
I have a 2009 Avalanche with the 6.0L engine. It idels rough (missing), shifts harshly, and upon acceleration while moving it hesitates and does not downshift immidiately therefor causing a hesitation in the acceleration. Three dealers say there is nothing wrong with it. however, a mechanic at one of the dealers told us there is a huge recall coming out in the next few weeks for this issue and several others.
9/9/2010 - C.B. Worthington
Within the last two weeks my 2009 Avalanche has been driven on wet highways and both times the cabin has been filled with gasoline fumes with a few minutes of driving. They cannot duplicate the problem at the dealership therefore there is not a problem. Surely I am not the only owner that has experienced this. Where from here?
9/4/2010 - Trina Cochran
I have a 2008 Chevy Avalanche, door lock problems started. The driver door does not lock and the passenger side rear door jams when you try to open the door. I called the dealership they said it was not a recall. How do I get the dealership to respond in the right manner to have this put on recall. Looks like other people are having the same problem.
8/8/2010 - Robert Little
I own a 2008 Chevy Avalanche, door lock problems from early on dealer repaired once, now the driver door and driverside passenger side doors will not lock or unlock. they tell me now that it is not a covered item for the warranty.
How does this fit into the recall, and how do I get the dealer to react.