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2009 Chevrolet Van 1500

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2009 models.

Class: Vans, Cargo Type
Engines: 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl
Drivetrain: Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Fuel: Regular Gasoline, FFV
MPG (best): 17 combined · 15 city / 20 hwy
Length: –
Curb weight: –
NHTSA rating: Not rated
Recalls: 0 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

Excellent fuel economyUp to 17 MPG combined — 15% better than the average 2009 van (14.8 MPG).
AWD / 4WD available
No recalls so far

Watch out for

No weak spots against similar models in the data.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 3 similar 2009 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2009 Chevrolet Van 1500 is a van offered with 2 engines (4.3L 6-cyl and 5.3L 8-cyl) and rear-wheel drive and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.

EPA rates its most efficient version at 17 MPG combined (15 city / 20 highway), 15% better than the 2009 van average of 14.8 MPG, for an estimated $3,950 a year in fuel.

There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.

What changed for 2009

Engine added: 4.3L 6-cyl
Best combined MPG up from 14 to 17

Compared with 2008; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2008 Van 1500 →

Engines, MPG & running costs

Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City / Hwy / Comb	vs. class	Fuel / yr	CO₂ g/mi
Van 1500 2WD Cargo	4.3L 6-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	15 / 20 / 17	+15%	$3,950	523
Van 1500 2WD Cargo FFV	5.3L 8-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	14 / 18 / 15	+1%	$4,450	592
Van 1500 AWD Cargo FFV	5.3L 8-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive	14 / 17 / 15	+1%	$4,450	592
Van 1500 2WD Cargo	5.3L 8-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	14 / 18 / 15	+1%	$4,450	592
Van 1500 AWD Cargo	5.3L 8-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive	14 / 17 / 15	+1%	$4,450	592
Van 1500 2WD Conversion Cargo FFV	5.3L 8-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	13 / 16 / 14	-5%	$4,800	635
Van 1500 AWD Conversion Cargo FFV	5.3L 8-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive	13 / 16 / 14	-5%	$4,800	635
Van 1500 2WD Conversion Cargo	5.3L 8-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	13 / 16 / 14	-5%	$4,800	635
Van 1500 AWD Conversion Cargo	5.3L 8-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive	12 / 15 / 14	-5%	$4,800	635

Spend $7,750Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car

14.8 MPG2009 Vans, Cargo Type average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2009 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2009 Chevrolet Van 1500 under the current (2011+) test program.

Similar 2009 vans

Model	Best MPG / range	NHTSA overall	Recalls
2009 Chevrolet Van 1500 (this car)	17 MPG	Not rated	0
2009 Chevrolet Express Passenger	14 MPG	Not rated	5
2009 GMC Savana Passenger	14 MPG	Not rated	6
2009 GMC Savana Cargo	17 MPG	Not rated	0

Recalls (0)

No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2009 Chevrolet Van 1500.

Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2009 Chevrolet Van 1500 is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

No owner complaints for the 2009 Chevrolet Van 1500 in NHTSA's database since 2015.

Used 2009 Chevrolet Van 1500 buyer's checklist

Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. No recalls on file, but check anyway.
Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2009 Chevrolet Van 1500. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other Van 1500 years

Compare all years →

Year	MPG (best)	Length	Overall
2008 Van 1500	14	–	Not rated
2007 Van 1500	14	–	Not rated
2006 Van 1500	14	–	Not rated
2005 Van 1500	14	–	Not rated

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Chevrolet. How we calculate this →