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#BS-2009-CHESIL-5B74

2009 Chevrolet Silverado

Based on reports from 103 owners and 0 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
103
Crashes
9
Fires
5
Recalls
0
TSBs
277
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 103 complaints, 9 crashes, 5 fires, and 0 recalls. Complaint rate is 1.6x the class average. This is the worst model year for this vehicle.

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Top reported problems

1

excessive oil consumption

45 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
2

cracked dash

19 complaints • Severity 7.1/10

$X,XXX
3

engine knocks

4 complaints • Severity 7.5/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

17 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 59K miles.

!Inspect the AirbagsMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

19
0–30K
25
30–60K
29
60–90K
7
90–120K
5
120–150K
2
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (29 reports) • Median: 59K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (17 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical17 (17%)
Airbags16 (16%)
Engine10 (10%)
Speed Control8 (8%)
Structure:body8 (8%)
Fuel System7 (7%)
Structure6 (6%)
Other6 (6%)

2009 Chevrolet Silverado: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado, with 17 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 59,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 59K-mile mark.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 16% of all reports filed for the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado, with 16 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to speed control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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09
5
10
6
11
7
12
15
13
33
14
24
15
8
16
3
21
1
22

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. Recent trend: decreasing.

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This is the worst model year for the Chevrolet Silverado according to owner complaint data. The biggest problem area is accessories - interior.

2009 Chevrolet Silverado vs. Class Average (Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD)

This vehicle

103

Class avg

64

1.6x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical standard pickup trucks 2wd vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 103 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 0 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2009 Chevrolet Silverado: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is related to the electrical, with 17 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado reliable?
The 2009 Chevrolet Silverado has 103 complaints, 9 crash reports, and 5 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 1.6x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2009 Chevrolet Silverado problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado have any recalls?
No recalls have been issued for the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado according to NHTSA records.
What mileage do Chevrolet Silverado problems start?
Based on 87 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 59,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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