2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 body problems

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Driver and passenger side extended cab doors metal is cracking horizontally near the front edge of the doors.

NHTSA complaint #11685405 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

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 repaired and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.

NHTSA complaint #11603338 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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Recently while up on the hoist the technician said the frame rust was very severe and the truck was in danger of buckling. Should it be so bad at 114,000?

NHTSA complaint #11595233 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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I realized last weekend that BOTH of my rear doors were full of water. When I opened the rear door on the drivers side, I heard a water sloshing sound, which caught my attention. I closed & reopened the door & once again I heard the sound clearly. I left the door open & noticed the water pouring out at one corner. The water was draining from inside the door panel. I went to the passenger side of the vehicle & noticed the exact same situation. After 30 minutes of swinging the doors back & forth, I drained over a gallon of water from EACH of the rear doors. Considering the weight of a gallon of water, this is very much a safety hazard, not to mention the corrosion & rust that I am sure have built up over time.

NHTSA complaint #11579003 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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

NHTSA complaint #11560603 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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Windshield trim flew off on the Highway could of struck another vehicle. But thankfully no one was behind us.

NHTSA complaint #11551520 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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Smiths auto Canton ohio told me they sold it to me with no problems but the locks are going out it has a dent in the side that's getting worse. I had to buy breaks and a new starter twice.

NHTSA complaint #11534458 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DASHBOARD

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the dashboard was fractured on the passenger’s side near the passenger’s side air bag housing. The contact stated that the fracture extended to the driver's side dashboard. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the dashboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered to replace the air bag free of charge however, the dashboard had to be replaced by the owner out-of-pocket. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.

NHTSA complaint #11528812 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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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. The truck would most likely break into pieces in any type of collision. There is also a risk of the frame collapsing during normal operation, and possibly causing an accident, or injury or death due to collapse of the vehicle frame during highway operation. The truck is only 14 years old and rusted more than most 50 year old vehicles.

NHTSA complaint #11506961 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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Fuel system leak at fuel pump due to corrosion. Found raw gas leaking out from under vehicle while vehicle in operation. Upon further investigation, found metal supply and return lines severely corroded and leaking. Repaired with new pump. While being repaired, noted severe corrosion on frame and cross members to include upper shock mounts and spare tire mount. Holes in frame were noted.

NHTSA complaint #11491344 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

STRUCTURE:BODY

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.

NHTSA complaint #11459226 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DASHBOARD

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. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 131,000.

NHTSA complaint #11452860 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DASHBOARD

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V050000 (Air Bags). The contact stated that he noticed a crack on the passenger’s side dashboard that later expanded throughout the dashboard. The middle defrosts vent had collapsed because of the crack on the dashboard. There was no impact on the dashboard that could have caused the crack. The contact was concerned that the dashboard would be damaged more if the air bag recall repair was performed. The dealer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that the vehicle was out of warranty coverage. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact attempted to notify the manufacturer but was unable to speak with a live representative. The failure mileage was 188,472.

NHTSA complaint #11426702 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DASHBOARD

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A LARGE CRACK HAD FORMED ACROSS THE DASHBOARD, FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE TO THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. DALE EARNHARDT, JR. CHEVROLET (3127 W TENNESSEE ST, TALLAHASSEE, FL 32304) WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT UNDER RECALL REGARDING THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY TAKEN TO THE SAME DEALER FOR THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG RECALL REPAIR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING REPAIRED, THE CONTACT SIGNED A WAIVER THAT THE DEALER WOULD NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES TO THE DASHBOARD. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 50,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA complaint #11413914 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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DASH WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY WHEN VEHICLE WAS FIRST REPLACED. HOWEVER, SINCE THEN THE REPLACED DASHBOARD HAS THE CRACK AGAIN.

NHTSA complaint #11404867 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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DASH IS CRACKING EVERYWHERE

NHTSA complaint #11343578 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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DASH BOARD CRACKED WHILE STATIONARY.

NHTSA complaint #11331935 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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DASHBOARD PRESENTS MULTIPLE CRACKS BY AIRBAG IN PASSENGER SIDE AND BY THE IDLE AREA. LINES ARE SIMILAR TO MANY REPORTED IN 2018 LAWSUIT. CONCERN ABOUT SAFETY IN CASE AIRBAG BREAKS FRAGILE DASHBOARD AND THIS INJURES MY FAMILY.

NHTSA complaint #11327698 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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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.

NHTSA complaint #11297787 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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CRACKED DASHBOARD - TYPICAL OF GM/CHEVROLET TRUCKS AND SUV'S NO ACCIDENT OR OTHER TRAUMA INVOLVED

NHTSA complaint #11184814 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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I WAS DRIVING ABOUT TO GET ON THE HIGHWAY AS I CAME TO ON RAMP I HEARD A NOISE AS CONTINUED SEEMED TO GET LOUDER SO I PULLED OVER AND HAD IT TOWED APPROX 70-80K MILES, REPLACED WHEEL BEARINGS SIDES. CONTINUOUS MULTIPLE MISFIRE, DRIVING VEHICLE STARTS TO SHAKE LOSS OF POWER... CALLAPS/ FROZEN LIFTER(S) WITH ONLY 110K, TAIL GATE LATCH HAVE TO BUNGEE TO KEEP CLOSED, TRANSMISSION REPLACED BEFORE RECOMMENDED FACTORY TANSMISSION/ TRANSFER CASE CHANGE... PROBLEMS RANGED FROM APPROX 2013 TO PRESENT. NOW DEALING WITH LIFTER(S)...

NHTSA complaint #11183356 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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DASH CRACKED ABOVE PASSENGER AIRBAG.

NHTSA complaint #11152654 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOOR HANDLES DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AL WILLEFORD CHEVROLET (1603 US-181, PORTLAND, TX 78374, (361) 444-0250), BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THE DOOR HANDLES WERE REATTACHED TO THE VEHICLE, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 58,000.

NHTSA complaint #11103837 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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THE ENTIRE UNDERBODY, INCLUDING ROCKERS, INNER DOOR PANEL FRAME, TAILGATE AREA, ENGINE BAY AREA, AND BRAKES, CONTROL ARMS, STRUTS IS RUSTED OVER.

NHTSA complaint #11101668 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD HAD CRACKS THAT PROGRESSED FROM THE MIDDLE TO THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CRACKS COULD AFFECT THE SAFETY OF THE AIR BAG COMPONENTS. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V381000 (AIR BAGS), BUT THE CONTACT DID NOT RECEIVE A NOTIFICATION. A DEALER HAD NOT BEEN CONTACTED YET TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED YEARS LATER. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA complaint #11052808 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE DOOR OPENED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DIAMOND AUTO GROUP (768 WASHINGTON STREET, AUBURN MA, 01501) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED DUE TO THE COST OF REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE; HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 20,660.

NHTSA complaint #11044194 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE DOOR OPENED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DIAMOND AUTO GROUP (768 WASHINGTON STREET, AUBURN MA, 01501) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED DUE TO THE COST OF REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE; HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 20,660.

NHTSA complaint #11044194 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE DASHBOARD WAS CRACKED NEAR THE AIR BAG COMPARTMENT. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND LOCAL DEALER (BRYAN CHEVROLET LOCATED IN KENNER, LA) WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000.

NHTSA complaint #11030507 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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DASHBOARD HAS CRACKED IN TWO PLACES.

NHTSA complaint #11016438 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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THE DASHBOARD IS CRACKING. IT HAS ALREADY CRACKED IN THREE PLACES. ONE PLACE JUST ABOVE THE PASSENGER AIR BAG.

NHTSA complaint #11000536 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.