2009 Chevrolet SILVERADO problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
76 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
59,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2009 model year. Data snapshot: . 63 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 17 of 76 complaints (22.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 8 | 10.5% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 8 | 10.5% |
| Fuel system concerns | 3 | 3.9% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 2.6% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 2.6% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 17 |
| Air Bags | 16 |
| Structure:Body | 8 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 |
| Engine | 6 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 |
| Structure | 6 |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 |
Electrical System: 17; Air Bags: 16; Structure:Body: 8; Vehicle Speed Control: 8; Engine: 6; Fuel/Propulsion System: 6; Structure: 6; Unknown Or Other: 6
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 11 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 13 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 18 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 10 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 9 |
| 150,000 and above | 2 |
Under 25,000: 11; 25,000 to 49,999: 13; 50,000 to 74,999: 18; 75,000 to 99,999: 10; 100,000 to 149,999: 9; 150,000 and above: 2
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (18). 13 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 4 |
| 2011 | 4 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 21 |
| 2015 | 20 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 1 |
2009: 1; 2010: 4; 2011: 4; 2012: 6; 2013: 9; 2014: 21; 2015: 20; 2016: 7; 2021: 3; 2022: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 8 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 8 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 3 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10416509 · 2011-08-01 (August 1, 2011)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT DISENGAGE. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT IT FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE HE HAD TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL GEAR AND TURN THE VEHICLE OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 32,500.
Owner-reported narrative. 32,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10416509 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10417323 · 2011-07-29 (July 29, 2011)
WE COULD HEAR THE TRUCK MAKING A GRINDING NOISE AS WE SLOWED FOR A STOP SIGN. WHEN WE LOOKED, THE WHOLE BRAKE PAD WAS MISSING FROM THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR BRAKES. THIS CAUSED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE ROTOR. WE HAVE SINCE REPLACED THE REAR BRAKE PADS SEVERAL TIMES BUT THE FRONT BRAKES HAVE NOT BEEN REPLACED A SINGLE TIME.
Owner-reported narrative. 12,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10417323 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10306668 · 2010-02-05 (February 5, 2010)
ON MARCH 10, 2009 WE PURCHASED A BRAND NEW 2009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO FROM NU CAR CHEVROLET IN NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE. ON SEPTEMBER 25, 2009, WHILE ON VACATION IN OCEAN CITY, MD, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WITH US AND OUR TWO YOUNG CHILDREN (AGES 2 AND 5) INSIDE, STRAPPED IN THEIR CAR SEATS. WE WERE ABLE TO PULL THEM FROM THEIR CAR SEATS (TERRIFIED) AND GET A FIRE EXTINGUISHER FROM THE RESTAURANT WERE WE WERE PARKED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. WE HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED BACK TO NU CAR CHEVROLET ON SEPTEMBER 26, 2009 AND IT HAS REMAINED WITH THEM EVER …
Owner-reported narrative. 9,997 miles reported. Look up ODI 10306668 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10471574 · 2012-08-20 (August 20, 2012)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO ADVISED THAT THEY NEEDED TO REPLACE THE WIRING HARNESS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT SOMEONE WOULD RETURNED HIS CALL LATER. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 56,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 56,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10471574 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10683322 · 2015-05-11 (May 11, 2015)
2009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO CHASSIS ELECTRONIC MODULE CONTAINING INTERNAL CONTAMINATION RECALL NOTICE ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER IS SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT, AS HE EXPERIENCED A FAILURE PRIOR TO THE RECALL. THE FUEL PUMP MODULE SHORTED OUT AND DAMAGED THE WIRING.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10683322 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10705849 · 2015-04-15 (April 15, 2015)
WIFE DROVE TRUCK TO THE STORE IT WAS RAINING HARD THIS DAY. CAME OUT AND TRUCK WAS DEAD. JUMPED THE TRUCK AND TOOK IT HOME.LOOKED AT THE BATTERY. STILL HAD FACTORY BATTERY. REPLACED THE BATTERY. NEXT MORNING THE TRUCK WAS DEAD. JUMPED THE NEW BATTERY TRUCK STARTED . TURNED TRUCK OFF /COULD HEAR SOMETHING RUNNING IN THE FUEL TANK. FOUND OUT THAT THERE WERE PROBLEMS WITH THE FUEL MODULE ABOVE THE SPARE TIRE. CALLED THE DEALERSHIP FOR THE THIRD TIME. CREG SMITH AUTO GROUP. GALION OHIO 44833. COULD NOT GET THE SERVICE MANAGER ON THE PHONE. LEFT HIM…
Owner-reported narrative. 72,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10705849 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10678670 · 2015-01-24 (January 24, 2015)
WELL MAINTAINED VEHICLE WITH LESS THAT 78K MILES AND TRANSMISSION FAILING. GM SHOULD BE FORCED TO STEP UP AND PAY FOR THE REPAIRS. VEHICLE IS A LEMON. HAVE REPLACED AND FIXED MULTIPLE OTHER ISSUES. 3 DOOR LOCK ACTUATORS GONE OUT...2 TIMES FIXED FUEL SYSTEM VAPOR CANISTER...PASSENGER WINDOW SWITCH FAILED...CRUISE NOT WORKING... *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 78,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10678670 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10491014 · 2013-01-04 (January 4, 2013)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED AND THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL SEIZED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE SKID. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND CALLED ROAD SIDE ASSISTANCE. THE REPRESENTATIVE THAT WAS SENT BY THE ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE SERVICE ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED AND ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO HIS HOME WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO …
Owner-reported narrative. 62,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10491014 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10681669 · 2015-02-06 (February 6, 2015)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE CONTACT DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL SYSTEM CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 56,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 56,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10681669 at NHTSA ↗