56 of the 553 complaints about the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 are about the other systems — 10% of everything reported for this model year. Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before 70,000 miles.
56
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Chevy has poor quality frames trucks with less then 70k miles on them are unsafe to drive it is a 2009 been garage kept and well taking care of there are tons of these trucks not road worty because of frame me and most people still owe money on these trucks and get no compensation for them Ford Toyota make frame replacement panels while Chevy has no one my truck has 69k on it and truck looks amazing till you look at the frame even the new trucks how can a dealer charge so much money for a truck and by the time it's paid off it's unsafe it's gonna cost me several thousands of dollars and hopefully be able to fix there poor quality issue if not I'm stuck paying 10,000 dollars to pay off truck or my credit is no good and can't get another vehicle I love paycheck to paycheck and just purchased this truck used 12 months ago the frame is solid on outside but it rotten from inside out just like ever other Chevy sad for a truck with such low miles below is a image of how nice truck is and taking care of again this has 69,000miles on it now I can't get it to pass inspection
NHTSA complaint #11531194 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Excessive rust 2009 Chevy Silverado with 69k miles on it truck has always been garage kept and meticulously taking care of frame is rusted truck is junk still owe money on it Chevy needs to do something major problem here
NHTSA complaint #11531107 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
On or around the end of September of 2022. My 2009 Chevrolet Duramax began to act up . Showing a trouble code of U0101… TCM could not communicate with the Rest of the vehicle. Contacted all the local auto parts stores. Nobody could get this part. Finally contacted the dealer. No luck , this part is on national back order. Contacted GM , they have no idea when this part is going to be available. After months of research I have found there is 1,000s of trucks parked awaiting for this one part. Ironically if you read some of the stories. Regardless of what year the truck is or how many miles is on it. They have all went out around the same time… odd my truck has been parked awaiting this part for 7 months. I’ve continued to make payments on this undriveable vehicle. Not only am I making payments on the truck I cannot pull my trailer for my lawn care business. Gm is costing us money everyday. Something has to change ASAP.
NHTSA complaint #11515993 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My 2009 Silverado has a very rusted frame. I have replaced bedsides and rocker panels due to excessive rust. Now the frame has holes in it. I'm not sure when it becomes a critical safety incident, but it is bad. It is ridiculous that I have owned this truck since 2012 when it had 42,000 miles on it. This frame is terrible for a well-taken care of truck.
NHTSA complaint #11476036 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Service Trailer Brake System. Defective wiring harness
NHTSA complaint #11447910 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Airbags for the steering wheel did not deploy.
NHTSA complaint #11437577 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The dash is cracked. There was a lawsuit against GM about this issue, and im filling a complaint also. This can cause a safety issue by the broken dash could possibly puncture the airbag.
NHTSA complaint #11425828 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
A SAFETY RECALL WAS ISSUED FOR THE PASSENGER-SIDE FRONTAL AIRBAG INFLATOR. RECALL SERVICE WAS PERFORMED ON 04-12-2021 AT PARKWAY CHEVROLET IN TOMBALL, TX. THE DASH WAS CRACKED AND BROKEN WHEN THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN REMOVED THE COVER FOR THE AIRBAG.
NHTSA complaint #11407701 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
DASH CRACKED FOR NO REASON. ALWAYS COVERED AND PROTECTED. AIRBAG RECALL AND THEY ARE GOING TO DESTROY DASH CHANGING THE DEFECTIVE AIRBAG
NHTSA complaint #11406758 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
DASH ON VEHICLE IS CRACKED, AS IT GETS COLDER IT CONTINUES TO GET WORSE CAUSING CRACK TO THE POINT OF THE DASH FALLING APART AS DRIVING
NHTSA complaint #11387196 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INCREDIBLE AMOUNT OF FRAME RUST. VEHICLE ONLY HAS 22500 MILES BUT HAS EXTENSIVE FRAME RUST AND FRONT SWAY BAR FRAME SEPARATION. ALSO HEAVILY RUSTED BRAKE LINES. I HAVE ALREADY REPLACED TRANSMISSION SHIFTER PAWL AND TRANSMISSION COOLING LINES. I SEE WIDELY POSTED OCCURRENCE ON YOUTUBE & SOCIAL MEDIA. I DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY GM IS GETTING A PASS ON THESE HORRIBLE PRODUCT ISSUES. NO LISTED RECALLS ON SITE.
NHTSA complaint #11376105 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
DASHBOARD CRACKED IN 4 SPOTS AND DEFROST CENTER DASH VENT BROKEN. HAPPENED OVER THE FIRST 4-5 YEARS OF OWNERSHIP.
NHTSA complaint #11366346 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
DASH COVER KEEPS CRACKING I'VE TALKED TO OTHERS SILVERADO TRUCK OWNERS AND THEY HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM THE TRUCK IS NOT IN MOTION WHEN THIS HAPPENS . IT'S AN ON GOING OCCURRENCE
NHTSA complaint #11352339 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
UNKNOWN. THE PASSENGER AIRBAG I'VE NOTICED HAS NOT BEEN WORKING CORRECTLY. IT DOESN'T COME ON WHEN PPL ARE SITTING IN THE SEAT. BUT I DID A RECALL CHECK AND IT'S TELLING ME ALL THIS. MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBER2049151 NHTSA RECALL NUMBER16V381
NHTSA complaint #11349628 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
WHEN REPLACING THE FUEL PUMP THE MECHANIC NOTED THAT THE FRAME HAD SERIOUS RUST CORROSION AND ALSO THE BRAKE LINES HAD SERIOUS RUST ISSUES.
NHTSA complaint #11344254 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CRACKS IN DASHBOARD. BAD FINISH ON ALLOYED WHEELS
NHTSA complaint #11337901 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THE DASH HAS SEVERAL CRACKS THROUGHOUT
NHTSA complaint #11326627 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I CAME BACK FROM WORK AND THE DASH IS CRACKED. DOORS WERE LOCKED.
NHTSA complaint #11324407 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
DASH BOARD CRACKED AS APPARENTLY MANY OTHERS HAVE. NOT THAT MANY MILES ON IT
NHTSA complaint #11301808 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
MUSTY ODOR FROM AIR CONDTIONING SYSTEM MAY CAUSE REACTION TO MOLD OR MILDEW.
NHTSA complaint #11286512 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THE DASHBOARD IS CRACKING AROUND THE PASSENGER AIRBAG.
NHTSA complaint #11217207 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
4X4 TRANSFER CASE ENCODER MOTOR FAILS AND CAUSES YOUR SERVICE 4X4 LIGHT TO COME ON AND YOU CANT SELECT 4X4 ON YOUR VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #11196185 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
AS THOUSANDS OF OTHER GM CUSTOMERS. CRACKED DASHBOARD WITH THE SPLIT BY THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG. WHEN DEPLOYED DASH COULD POTENTIALLY SHATTER
NHTSA complaint #11131099 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ELECTRONIC DEVICE BELOW DRIVERS SEAT CORRODED DUE TO ACOUSTICAL PAD RETAINING MOISTURE. AIR BAG LIGHT AND INSTRUMENT SAFETY ISSUE. ALREADY RECALL ON CERTAIN VIN, HOWEVER MY TRUCK VIN NOT LISTED.
NHTSA complaint #11101951 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CRACKED DASHBOARD BY PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG. MY CONCERN IS IF THE AIR BAG IS DEPLOYED WILL IT CAUSE THE DASH TO SHATTER CAUSING MORE INJURY. I HAD THE SAME CRACK IN THE SAME PLACE ON MY 201 3 TAHOE BUT I HAVE TRADED IT IN. IT SEEMS THAT THERE A MAJOR ISSUE WITH MULTIPLE CHEVROLET VEHICLES SIMILAR TO MINE.
NHTSA complaint #11098269 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THE DASHBOARD IS CRACKIED, BREAKING, AND DETERIORATING AROUND THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG AND IN VARIOUS OTHER AREAS ALONG THE DASH. IN THE EVENT OF A FRONT END COLLISION, PIECES OF THE FRACTURED DASH COULD BECOME POTENTIAL PROJECTILES CAUSING FURTHER INJURIES.
NHTSA complaint #11092661 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
OUTSIDE CHROME DOOR HANDLES (3 OF FOUR) ARE EXTREMELY LOOSE AND FALLING OFF. ONE DOOR HANDLE FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY IN ADDITION, THE BROKEN HANDLES DO NOT FASTEN SECURELY
NHTSA complaint #11082380 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THE DASHBOARD IMMEDIATELY SURROUNDING THE CASE HOLDING THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG IN MY 2009 CHEVY SILVERADO IS CRACKED AND BROKEN IN THREE (3) DIFFERENT PLACES, INCLUDING TWO (2) CORNERS. I WAS ADVISED THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE IN GM TRUCKS, AND THAT IT IS A STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY ISSUE THAT COULD CAUSE AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT WITHOUT ACCIDENT. I WAS ADVISED THAT SINCE OUR TRUCK IS PART OF THE TAKATA RECALL TO HAVE OUR AIRBAGS TURNED OFF, ESPECIALLY SINCE THE DASH HOLDING THE AIRBAG IS BROKEN AND DAMAGED. THREE-WAY CHEVROLET IN BAKERSFIELD, CA REFUSES TO TURN THE AIRBAG OFF, EVEN AFTER AGREEING THE CRACKED AND BROKEN DASHBOARD POSES AN INHERENT SAFETY RISK BY COMPROMISING THE ALREADY DEFECTIVE AIRBAGS.
NHTSA complaint #11058547 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
DASH IS CRACKED OVER PASSENGER AIR BAG ,ALSO CRACKED IN CENTER OF DASH, AND CRACKED ON DRIVER SIDE.
NHTSA complaint #11056245 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.