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vehicle
2009 / chevrolet / silverado-1500
known issues
7 clusters (reviewed 2026-09-20)
complaints
520 on file (2009-03-04 → 2025-11-03)
recalls
0
investigations
0
fars
342 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
Frame and underbody rust corrosionSTRUCTURE14 complaints2018-06 → 2024-07silverado-1500-2009-frame-underbody-rust
11603338 The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that after having the vehicle inspected, the contact was informed that the under body was extremely rusted, and the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The certified mechanic determined that the sub frame could not be
11560603 Frame is so rotted it is falling apart in pieces. Truck doesn’t even have 100000 miles
11506961 The frame on my truck has rusted to the point that my mechanic cannot put it on the lift to inspect the vehicle. Wherever he tries to put the jack points the frame crumbles. He has declared that it is unsafe to operate, and cannot be inspected
11449333 This truck has the 5.3L engine with the Active Fuel Management system. I took the truck in for the 55,000 service on 02/04/2020. A month later with 56,000 miles, I had to take the truck in for something. At that time, I found out the truck had used up 2 1/2 qts of oil in 1,000
11091003 THE LIFTERS IN THE 5.3 ENGINES ARE COMPLETELY TRASH. EVERYONE WHO HAS A SILVER WITH THE 5.3 HAS TO CHANGE LIFTERS OFTEN. MY LIFTERS HAS WENT OUT 2 TIMES IN THE LAST 5 MONTHS. THIS IS A BIG FLAW IN THE SILVERADO
Takata air bag recall repair parts unavailableAIR BAGS95 complaints2018-01 → 2024-06silverado-1500-2009-takata-airbag-parts
11065824 TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V381000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE
11152574 TAKATA RECALL MY VEHICLE WAS SUBJECT TO THE TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL IN MAY 2016. 30 MONTHS HAVE PASSED AND THERE IS STILL NO REMEDY AVAILABLE. I CONTACTED MY LOCAL GM DEALER WHO TOLD ME THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO
11593815 There was no incident yet light came on dash 2 days ago and I got a letter in mail for a recall
Dashboard cracking near passenger air bag housingSTRUCTURE22 complaints2018-05 → 2023-06silverado-1500-2009-dashboard-cracking-near-airbag
11459226 Along with many, many other people. My pickup has the dreaded dash cracks. I would like for GM to step up and replace this free of charge
11452860 The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the dashboard was cracked. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the crack was caused by a failure of the composite material
11297787 THE DASHBOARD IN MY SILVERADO HAS MYSTERIOUSLY DEVELOPED CRACKS AROUND THE STEERING WHEEL AREA AND THE AIRBAG. I AM AFRAID THAT IF SOMETHING WERE TO HAPPEN THAT IT COULD PROJECT PLASTIC PIECES CAUSING BODILY HARM IF THE AIRBAG WERE DEPLOYED
Reduced engine power with StabiliTrak/traction shutdownPOWER TRAIN, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), ENGINE9 complaints2018-02 → 2023-08silverado-1500-2009-reduced-engine-power
11540427 The TCM failed in rush hour traffic! In Minneapolis Minnesota, the stability control light came on, traction control light came on, no throttle, no power. We backed up traffic, got push to the side of the road, towed to the service shop, and was told the Transmission control
11220398 WHILE DRIVING ON I 81 THE TRUCK WENT INTO REDUCED POWER MODE AND VIOLENTLY WENT FROM 70 MILES PER HOUR TO 10 MILES PER HOUR. THIS MODE IS VERY DANGEROUS! FORTY PERCENT OF THE TRAFFIC ON I 81 IS TRACTOR TRAILER
11066984 MY SILVERADO IS NOT COVERED UNDER ANY RECALL, I WAS DRIVING MY TWO CHILDREN BACK HOME FROM SCHOOL, ALL OF A SUDDEN I LOST POWER IN THE PEDAL, THE CHECK ENGINE CAME ON, AND FLASHED REDUCED ENGINE POWER CAME ON, AT THIS TIME I HAD A LOG TRUCK BEHIND ME
Steering angle sensor and power steering failureSTEERING4 complaints2021-10 → 2022-11silverado-1500-2009-steering-angle-sensor-failure
11494979 Power steering assist motor shaft broke. This caused power steering failure and lost control of the vehicle
11467149 The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brakes seized without warning, causing the ABS to activate. The failure nearly caused a collision. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a
11436233 I was driving on the road. The road naturally turned to the left, and when I turned the steering wheel, the truck did not turn. I hit three parked cars. The steering column steering shaft disconnected from the back of the steering wheel
Seat belt sudden unlatch or lockupSEAT BELTS5 complaints2018-07 → 2023-05silverado-1500-2009-seat-belt-unlatch-lockup
11522403 Driver’s Seat belt started sporadically coming unlatched. Now the buckle won’t go in at all. One of the seatbelts in the back is stuck in a locked position so that one is now unusable as well!
11432925 I was driving my 2009 Chevy Silverado from my Driveway onto our small main street. I was in the truck for less then 2 minutes when i heard a loud explosion and a jolt , as if i had been crashed into. My seat belt retracted pressing against my chest
11114583 THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BELTS UNLATCHED WITHOUT WARNING
FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.
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title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2009/chevrolet/silverado-1500}},
note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
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