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ProblemsByVin Index / 2009-CHEVROLET-SILVERADO / COMPLAINTS
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2009 Chevrolet Silverado owner complaints

520 complaints filed with NHTSA on this vehicle , including 1 reporting a crash, fire, injury, or fatality. Showing the 300 most recent — grouped by category for scanning.

airbags 10 complaints shown

240 total in this category · severe · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags cluster analysis →
12/30/2021 ODI #11445547.0

My dash board and panels are cracked and falling apart. Dealer cannot replace air bags without doing more damage to dashboard and will not be responsible. Only 52000 miles On this Vehicle and dash board is cracked and broken. A compliant has been filed several years ago for a cracked dash.

12/30/2016 245,000 mi ODI #10938690.0

Airbag light on airbags disabled safety concern vehicle is not as potentially as safe as it was designed to be. The sdm (airbag module) has water intrusion and caused corrosion inside the sdm and caused the circuit board to burn out no fuses were blown which is a concern as well because the board had burn components from the water intrusion. Gm had a previous recall on this problem it appears this vehicle had the recall as it had the jute from the carpet removed from this area above the sdm this recall was purposively a canada recall 09270c - material over sensing and diagnostic module I talked to gm about this they will do nothing for this even though they know of a problem this is a real safety concern not only for the airbag but for the module burning up the circuit board as

12/29/2010 Crash ODI #10374131.0

2000 Chevrolet silverado 1500. Consumer states his wife was involved in an accident and the airbags did not deploy *tgw

12/27/2017 ODI #11056924.0

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (monument Chevrolet, 3940 pasadena fwy, pasadena, tx 77503) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. *tt *tr

12/24/2017 ODI #11056309.0

Tamara recall. Airbag replacement is not available.

12/23/2017 ODI #11056222.0

Takata recall what is taking so long? Its been years, and takata has filed bankruptcy...are these airbags getting fixed, or am I just waiting for them to go off on my fiance and I? I live in texas, which is a very hot and humid area. I need this problem fixed! -[xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'*jb

12/22/2018 ODI #11163094.0

Takata recall... Went to ron carter autoland in alvin, tx. They looked up the VIN number and I was told there was no fix for this problem. They handed me the paper that was it.

12/22/2017 ODI #11056123.0

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (carl black GMC, 1110 roberts blvd nw, kennesaw, ga 30144, (888)733-9519) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact received a notice from tk holdings, alerting him that the manufacturer filed for bankruptcy. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

12/18/2018 ODI #11162304.0

I first received recall information in the mail pertaining to the airbags on my vehicle at the end of 2017. Around the same time the service airbag light on my dashboard appeared and has remained displayed since. I have periodically checked whether a remedy to the recall has been established, but to date there has not been one. I am now seeing commercials for attorney services regarding injuries due to defective airbags in vehicles in my make, model, and year. Seeing as my service airbag light is already lit up, I would like to avoid an injury to myself or a passenger in my vehicle.

12/18/2017 60,000 mi ODI #11055327.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet silverado 1500. Upon starting the vehicle, the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated while driving. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to carter Chevrolet (175 hartford turnpike, vernon, ct 06066, (860) 646-6464), but was not diagnosed because the vehicle was not under recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The contact received a notice from tk holdings, alerting him that takata filed for bankruptcy. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

body 3 complaints shown

50 total in this category · critical · avg repair $1,500 · see body cluster analysis →
12/27/2014 ODI #10668485.0

I currently own a 2009 Chevrolet silverado ltz crew cab with approximately 96k miles I have owned this car for about a year now since purchasing a noticed a crack on the driver side dashboard under the instrument cluster and on the passenger side next to the passenger air bag. Also the two door handles one being the driver front and the other being passenger front the chrome finish seems to be defective and not staying adhered o the handle and come off in sharp edges making it easy to cut you hand. As the dealership knows this is a defect in the manufacture they used on these trucks the 2 issues on here are not just on 1 vehicle but numerous silverado tahoes and trucks with the same dash and handles. It seems like they pose a safety issue because the handle may cut you and the dash may

12/23/2014 ODI #10667943.0

I noticed that the that the console under the steering column started to crack. Nothing happened to cause the issue at all. Then about a year later I noticed that the dashboard near the airbag on the passenger side also began to crack. Of course at this time the vehicle was out of warranty, and I would have to repair out of pocket if I wanted fixed. There are several other things like the automatic lock actuator malfunctioned. I am really disappointed in this particular year workmanship. For this reason, I have recently purchased another vehicle, and did not consider Chevy at all. They need to step up and fix this issue. It obviously is a defect that is a vendor issue. *tr

12/18/2023 ODI #11560603.0

Frame is so rotted it is falling apart in pieces. Truck doesn’t even have 100000 miles

other 2 complaints shown

12/28/2015 141,000 mi ODI #10816648.0

Purchased used vehicle from dealer (daniels Chevrolet, Buick, GMC trucks, inc. Swainsboro, ga) and after sale discovered emission system was disabled and DPF (diesel particulate filter) had been physically removed; probably by previous owner.

12/23/2017 184,000 mi ODI #11056245.0

Dash is cracked over passenger air bag ,also cracked in center of dash, and cracked on driver side.

electrical 1 complaint shown

49 total in this category · severe · avg repair $850 · see electrical cluster analysis →
12/27/2016 35,000 mi ODI #10937550.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 MPH, the headlights illuminated intermittently. In addition, the door locks were operating independently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was undetermined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000. Updated 02/15/17*lj *cn

suspension 1 complaint shown

8 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $900 · see suspension cluster analysis →
12/21/2021 ODI #11444618.0

The contact owns a 2009Chevrolet Silverado LD. The contact stated that he purchased his vehicle 2 months ago and when driving his vehicle at approximately 10 MPH, pulling off from a red traffic light, his vehicle's tailpipe had fallen off. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated at the time, nor an indication that something was wrong with his vehicle. The contact stated that he then took his vehicle to the dealer who advised him of a third party who could look at his vehicle and make the proper diagnoses, however, he would have to pay out of pocket. The contact stated he was unable to have the third party look at his vehicle, so he was able to fix the vehicle himself. The contact stated that shortly after he fixed the failure on his vehicle he went to start the veh

seatbelts 1 complaint shown

7 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $500 · see seatbelts cluster analysis →
12/20/2016 ODI #10936607.0

The seat belt buckle release the the latch by itself.

powertrain 1 complaint shown

14 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $2,500 · see powertrain cluster analysis →
12/18/2019 43,000 mi ODI #11289928.0

Driving and all of a sudden traction control light came on along with stabili trak and reduced engine power. All power to engine gone and I see in Chevy forum this is common wth where is the recall?? Oh only 43,000 miles too

engine 1 complaint shown

32 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $3,100 · see engine cluster analysis →
12/18/2010 5,000 mi ODI #10371168.0

I hear a high pitched whining noise under the hood. Varies with engine RPM, vehicle can be parked and you'll still hear it. Only happens in extreme cold situations, usually sub zero. I live in fairbanks. Other than the noise, vehicle operates just fine. It can be quite loud. This problem is intermittent. Haven't been able to make it to the dealership while it's happening. Dealership suggested changing the heat setting from floor/dash to just floor. That fixes it. Apparently this isn't enough info for them as they don't know what to fix. I wanted this on record in the event something broke just after it went out of warranty. Currently approaching 25k miles on the truck. *tr

Showing 300 of 520 total complaints. The full federal record is available at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2009/Chevrolet/Silverado#complaints.
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaint database. Last synced 2026-06-14. Complaints are owner-submitted and unverified — the existence of a complaint is not proof of a defect, but a pattern of complaints around the same component is a signal worth weighing. Verify any specific filing at nhtsa.gov.
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