Complaints
103
per 10K Sold
3.3
US Sales
316,544
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 Faults
Avg mileage:129,661 mi
Fires:3
#216 complaints
Airbags
Avg mileage:72,695 mi
Crash-related:4
#38 complaints
Body Structure
Avg mileage:55,143 mi
Crash-related:2
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 17 | — | 3 | 129,661 mi | |
| Airbags | 16 | 4 | — | 72,695 mi | |
| Body Structure | 8 | 2 | — | 55,143 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 8 | — | — | 56,739 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 6 | 1 | 1 | 69,691 mi | |
| Fuel System | 6 | — | — | 70,167 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 6 | — | — | 45,920 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Traction Control System | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
Electrical Faults
17
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
129,661
Airbags
16
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
72,695
Body Structure
8
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
55,143
Unintended Acceleration
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
56,739
Engine Problems
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
69,691
Fuel System
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,167
Structural Problems
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
45,920
Engine & Cooling
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches / Locks
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Traction Control System
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2009 Chevrolet Silverado — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2009 Chevrolet Silverado has 103 NHTSA complaints, 9 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 17 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (17 complaints, avg 129,661 mi); Airbags (16 complaints, avg 72,695 mi); Body Structure (8 complaints, avg 55,143 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 80,255 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado?
NHTSA complaints for the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado include 9 crash-related reports, 5 fire reports, 7 injuries, and 2 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2009 Chevrolet Silverado?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Silverado reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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