Complaints
103
Crashes
9
Fires
5
Injuries
7
Fatalities
2
Recalls
0
Worst 2009 Chevrolet Silverado Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#117 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:129,661 mi
Fires:3
#216 complaints
AIR BAGS
Avg mileage:72,695 mi
Crash-related:4
#38 complaints
STRUCTURE:BODY
Avg mileage:55,143 mi
Crash-related:2
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 17 | — | 3 | 129,661 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 16 | 4 | — | 72,695 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 8 | 2 | — | 55,143 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 8 | — | — | 56,739 mi | |
| ENGINE | 6 | 1 | 1 | 69,691 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 6 | — | — | 70,167 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 6 | — | — | 45,920 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 6 | 1 | — | 71,667 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 | — | — | 31,333 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 4 | — | — | 63,185 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 | — | — | 47,027 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 2 | — | — | 49,700 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 2 | — | — | 51,250 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 | — | — | 19,250 mi | |
| STEERING | 2 | — | — | 39,972 mi | |
| TIRES | 2 | — | — | 21,500 mi | |
| TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | 2 | 1 | — | 37,950 mi | |
| VISIBILITY | 2 | — | — | 78,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 | — | 1 | 73,500 mi | |
| WHEELS | 1 | — | — | 16,000 mi |
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