NHTSA lists 76 complaints for the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado, 5 of them mention a crash and 3 mention a fire. 4 complaints mention an injury, with 4 injuries and 1 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as CHEVROLET SILVERADO.
Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.
| System | Complaints | Share of this vehicle's complaints |
|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 17 | 22.4% |
| AIR BAGS | 16 | 21.1% |
| STRUCTURE | 14 | 18.4% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 8 | 10.5% |
| ENGINE | 6 | 7.9% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 6 | 7.9% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 6 | 7.9% |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 | 5.3% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 4 | 5.3% |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 | 3.9% |
| System | Subsystem | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | BODY | 8 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 |
One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.
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277 manufacturer communications.
| System | Count |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 60 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 56 |
| EQUIPMENT | 55 |
| POWER TRAIN | 32 |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 18 |
| ENGINE | 13 |
| STEERING | 13 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 11 |
Date: 2017-07-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SUSPENSION.
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to lube the rear leaf springs on vehicles with the condition of a squeak noise originating from the rear of the vehicle.
Date: 2017-02-23. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT.
14648A - Customer Satisfaction. Certain vehicles have a performance issue with their OnStar modules that could impact the vehicle?s battery life. If the vehicle?s OnStar module contains this condition, the OnStar green telltale light will be illuminated even when the vehicle is off. This condition c
Date: 2017-02-08. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a bump feel or clunk noise at a stop or on launch. Dealer should communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle. The bump clunk issue may b
Date: 2017-01-31. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.
Date: 2016-03-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides the technician with the additional steps that are needed to help perform a successful brake bleed on the 2-Mode Hybrid with Regular Production Option Code HP2. With a battery maintainer installed on the vehicle use brake pressure bleeder that maint
Date: 2016-03-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
This Preliminary Information communication provides steps the technician will uses to diagnose and repair vehicles that have low oil pressure after an oil change with the engine Regular Production Option Code L20, L77, L94, L96, L99, L9H, LC8, LC9, LH9, LMF, LMG, LY6, or LZ1. Vehicle may have Servic
Date: 2016-03-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
This Preliminary Information communication provides the technician with a list of modules to check for communication with the scan tool, if the navigation radio does not display the current Hybrid mode. Dealer will use a scan tool to check communication with Accessory Direct current Power Control Mo
Date: 2016-02-09. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT VEHICLES THAT MAY HAVE A COLD ENGINE TICK NOISE FOR 50 SECONDS AT START UP. TECHNICIAN DETERMINES IF THE TICK NOISE IS POSSIBLY COMING FROM THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD, AS THIS NOISE COULD EASILY BE MISTAKEN FOR AN ENGI
Date: 2016-01-27. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
This informational bulletin provides information on Part Restriction and Ordering Process Information for OnStar Vehicle Communication Interface Modules (VCIM) (GMNA Only)
Date: 2016-01-25. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STEERING.
This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure to apply dielectric grease and a piece of adhesive shim stock to the steering angle sensor connector to correct a condition of service stabilitak message displayed in DIC and DTC C0455 or C0710
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| NHTSA model label | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SILVERADO | 76 |
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