2009 Chevrolet Silverado Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Silverado years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 17th of 23 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 76 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. That ranks 17th out of 23 Silverado model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (17 complaints, 22%), typically at around 72,000 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 3 fires, 4 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 76owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 Chevrolet Silverado problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 17 | 22% | 72,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 16 | 21% | 76,600 | — | — |
| Structure | 14 | 18% | 52,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 11% | 59,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 6 | 8% | 68,144 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 8% | 64,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 6 | 8% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 5% | 39,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 5% | 53,691 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 4% | 52,083 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 4% | 19,250 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 3% | 49,700 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 3% | 51,250 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 3% | 39,972 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 3% | 21,500 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 2 | 3% | 37,950 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 3% | 78,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1% | 73,500 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | 16,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Chevrolet Silverado recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated while driving 30 mph, when an unknown warning light was illuminated. The contact called an independent mechanic who informed the wiring harness was melted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A…
The contact owned a 2009 Chevrolet SIlverado. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, the contact drifted off the highway which caused his vehicle to flip over three times and land right side up. The contact was able to escape the vehicle without major injury. The air bags did not deploy…
Takata Recall. The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer for NHTSA campaign number 21V052000 (Air Bags) however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired for the failure. The…
Takata Recall. The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact received a notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V053000(AIRBAGS); however, the parts for the repair were unavailable. The dealer had been notified about the recall; however, the contact was informed that the parts were not…
The dashboard is cracked above the airbag and above the radio. The vehicle has less than 60,000 miles and according to chevrolet is out of warranty. This is a safety issue due to the fact that if i am in a wreck the dash could puncture the airbag or even another passenger.
Other Chevrolet Silverado years
← 2008 Silverado · 2010 Silverado →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Silverado | 125 | 0 |
| 2016 Silverado | 5 | 2 |
| 2015 Silverado | 76 | 7 |
| 2014 Silverado | 124 | 13 |
| 2013 Silverado | 64 | 3 |
| 2012 Silverado | 68 | 2 |
| 2011 Silverado | 75 | 2 |
| 2010 Silverado | 62 | 0 |
| 2009 | 76 | 0 |
| 2008 Silverado | 162 | 1 |
| 2007 Silverado | 183 | 1 |
| 2006 Silverado | 182 | 4 |
| 2005 Silverado | 316 | 8 |
| 2004 Silverado | 622 | 8 |
| 2003 Silverado | 695 | 6 |
| 2002 Silverado | 710 | 4 |
| 2001 Silverado | 877 | 4 |
| 2000 Silverado | 1,305 | 8 |
| 1999 Silverado | 1,660 | 5 |
| 1998 Silverado | 279 | 0 |
| 1997 Silverado | 272 | 0 |
| 1996 Silverado | 186 | 0 |
| 1995 Silverado | 263 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado?
Owners most often report electrical system, air bags, structure problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 17 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Silverado model years, the 2009 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.