2009 Chevrolet Silverado Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2009 Chevrolet Silverado recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado.

Most common 2009 Chevrolet Silverado problems

Problem areas named in the 76 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	17
Air Bags	16
Structure	14
Vehicle Speed Control	8
Engine	6
Unknown Or Other	6
Fuel/Propulsion System	6
Engine And Engine Cooling	4
Service Brakes	4
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	3

What owners report

2022-01-10, Electrical System
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 dealer was not contacted. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V407000 (Electrical System), however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 195,000.

2021-10-28, Air Bags
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 during the crash. The authorities arrived at the scene and the contact was examined by paramedics. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent tow yard where it was destroyed. Later that evening, the contact went to the emergency room where he was treated for a broken left rib. The dealer nor the manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The contact received a recall

2021-10-01, Air Bags
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 manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 105,139.

2021-06-22, Air Bags
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 yet available. The manufacturer had been notified of the recall. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

2016-04-11, Structure
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.

2009 Chevrolet Silverado questions

Does the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado?

Based on 76 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (17), Air Bags (16), Structure (14).

How do I check if a recall on my 2009 Chevrolet Silverado has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.