Car-and-Safety.com

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2009 Safety Reports and Reviews



Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Reports


CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 Structure Body

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 Safety Review #10260734

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 car safety problem was reported on Mar 03, 2009.CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY . I HAVE A 2009 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 CREW 4X4. I RECENTLY HAD COLLISION BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE. I COLLIDED WITH A TOYOTA CAMRY BACKING OUT OF A SPACE ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE AISLE. WE BASICALLY HIT REAR CORNER TO REAR CORNER. MY COMPLAINT IS THE EXTENT OF DAMAGE TO THE TRUCK ON SUCH A LOW SPEED COLLISION. VISUAL DAMAGE: RIGHT BUMPER END (3 PIECE OUTER BUMPER) IS BENT IN AND UP SLIGHTLY. REAR OF BED SIDE PANEL IS BENT IN AND UP SLIGHTLY REAR LIGHT IS CRACKED THERE IS A DENT(BUCKLE) IN THE BED SIDE PANEL ABOVE THE WHEEL WELL, ABOUT THE SIZE OF A HAND. 3 ESTIMATES: (1 DEALER, 1 PRIVATE SHOP, 1 GM PREFERRED COLLISION CENTER) PARTS NEEDED; NEW REAR BUMPER NEW BUMPER RE INFORCEMENT NEW TAIL LIGHT NEW TRUCK BED SIDE PANEL.(YES, THE WHOLE SIDE PANEL!) ESTIMATES FOR DAMAGE REPAIRS; $2600 DEALER $2600 PRIVATE $3200 GM AUTHORIZED COLLISION CENTER ABOUT 50/50 PARTS & LABOR THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE A TRAILER HITCH BRACE THAT IS MOST LIKELY BENT. DUE TO LIABILITY OF POTENTIAL FAILURE, ALL SAY IF THIS EVEN LOOKS DAMAGED, WILL REQUIRE REPLACEMENT. ADD $400. DEALER AND GM COLLISION CENTER GEN MGR SAY THE BUMPER DESIGN OF THE NEW SILVERADO BODY STYLE "SUCKS"! THE CENTER SECTION OF THE BUMPER CAN TAKE DIRECT, FLUSH IPACT JUST FINE. THE END SECTIONS WILL BE DESTROYED IN EVEN A LOW SPEED IMPACT. THE KILLER IS THE DAMAGE TO THE SIDE BED PANELS. BECAUSE THE REAR OF PANEL IS A SINGLE WALL OF SHEET METAL, UN REINFORCED, IT BUCKLES LIKE FABRIC AT EVEN THE LIGHTEST TOUCH. YOU COULD BEND IT IN BY HAND IF YOU PUSH HARD ENOUGH. SINCE THERE IS NO WAY TO PULL OUT THIS PANEL DUE TO ITS UN REINFORCED SHEET METAL DESIGN, THE MOST COST EFFECTIVE REPAIR IS TO REPLACE THE WHOLE PANEL. THEY SELL THE TRUCK CHEAP! THEY MAKE A FORTUNE ON REPLACEMENT PARTS BECAUSE OF THE CHEAP DESIGN QUALITY. WORD TO THE WISE: GET THE REAR BACKING SENSORS! IT WILL SAVE YOU $3000. IT WOULDN'T HELP IN MY CASE AS I STILL HAD ANOTHER MOVING VEHICLE. NO FAULT COLLISION. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 2000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3GCEK23M59G. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2009 problem was reported in GILBERT, AZ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 1 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 Steering

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 Safety Review #10286158

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 car safety problem was reported on Oct 02, 2009.CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with STEERING . VEHICLE WAS STRUCK BY A MOTORCYCLE TRAVELING AROUND 50MPH IN THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT TIRE. THIS IS A 4 WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS ONLY A 50CC MODEL SMALL MOTORCYCLE. THIS RESULTED IN THE SPINDLE BREAKING IN TWO AT THE POINT JUST BEHIND WHERE THE TIE ROD END CONNECTS RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING ON THAT WHEEL. LUCKILY THE SILVERADO WAS ONLY TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT AND WAS SAFELY STOPPED IN A SHORT DISTANCE. THIS IS A HEAVY DUTY PART AND SHOULD NOT HAVE BROKEN. THE TIE ROD SHOULD HAVE BROKEN FIRST. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 12745 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GCEK14C09Z. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2009 problem was reported in STOPOVER, KY. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 Electrical System

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 Safety Review #10288945

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 car safety problem was reported on Oct 13, 2009.CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE AFTER BEING PARKED FOR 2.5 OR SO HOURS IN DRIVEWAY. DETERMINED BY FIRE MARSHALL TO HAVE STARTED FROM A ECM IN RIGHT FRONT DASH AREA. FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED AND EXTINGUISHED FIRE WITH WATER INSTEAD OF FOAM BECAUSE "FOAM TANK WAS NOT OPERATIONAL AT THAT TIME". NO REPAIRS HAVE YET BEEN MADE TO THE VEHICLE DUE TO OUTSTANDING INSURANCE INVESTIGATION. *TR.Vehicle was on fire. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GCEK29049Z. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2009 problem was reported in ROANOKE, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 Tires

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 Safety Review #10289368

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 car safety problem was reported on Oct 20, 2009.CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with TIRES . NEW 2009 CHEVY SILVERADO PICKUP.THE TIRES FURNISHED ON A NEW TRUCK ARE DEFECTIVE. THIS WAS ADMITTED BY LARRY GREEN CHEVY DEALER LOCATED IN BLYTHE CA. THEY AGREED TO REPLACE THE 4 TIRES ON THE GROUND BECAUSE THE TIRES ARE COMING APART IN CHUNKS. THE TREAD FALLING APART. THEY SAID THE FULL SIZE SPARE WILL NOT BE REPLACED.AS THE SPARE IN THIS MODEL IS ROTATED ALONG WITH THE OTHER 4 TIRES IT IS DEFECTIVE AND SHOULD BE REPLACED TOO. THEY WANT ME TO KNOWINGLY USE A DEFECTIVE TIRE. THIS AUTO HAS LESS THAN 3,000 MILES. *TR.Mileage was 2900 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GCEC14X09Z. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2009 problem was reported in QUARTZSITE, AZ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 Seats Front Assembly Head Restraint

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 Safety Review #10294152

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 car safety problem was reported on July 19, 2009.CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT . TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHEN A SHORT PERSON USES THE HEAD-REST IT CAUSES THAT PERSON'S HEAD TO BEND TOO FAR FORWARD. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE INJURY DUE TO SEPARATION OF THE NECK AND THE SPINE. SHE TURNED THE HEAD-REST AROUND TO PREVENT INJURY. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALERSHIP, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. SHE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND RECEIVED THE SAME RESPONSE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 1,400. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 250. .Mileage was 250 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GCEC14X99Z. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2009 problem was reported in STURDEVANT, WI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 Latches/locks/linkages

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 Safety Review #10302945

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 car safety problem was reported on Oct 15, 2009.CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES . THE DOOR JAM TO MY 2009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO EXTENDED CAB CONTINUOUSLY RATTLES AT LOW SPEEDS AND CAUSES AIR NOISE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. I HAVE SERVICED THE VEHICLE THREE TIMES AND IT CONTINUES TO BE A PROBLEM. DURING SERVICE, THE HINGES, LATCH, AND SEALS WERE ALL REPLACED. *TW.Mileage was 1000 miles. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2009 problem was reported in HOUSTON, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 Tires

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 Safety Review #10310959

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 car safety problem was reported on Dec 01, 2009.CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with TIRES . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT DETECTED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH A 17 INCH SPARE TIRE. THE MANUFACTURER MOUNTED FOUR 18 INCH TIRES ON THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAD CONCERN OF THE POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD WITH USAGE OF THE SPARE TIRE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 2,000. .Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GCEK29029Z. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2009 problem was reported in MARENISCO, MI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 Safety Review #10316365

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 car safety problem was reported on Oct 21, 2009.CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC . NOT MUCH FOR BRAKES ON THE INITIAL PUSH OF THE PEDAL BUT IF YOU PUMP THEM UP THEY ARE GOOD. REALLY BAD IN A EMERGENCY STOP OR WHEN YOU HAVE A LIGHT TRAILER ON THAT DOESN'T REQUIRE SEPARATE BRAKES ON TRAILER. I HAD IT BOTH ON 1500 4X4 08GMC AND ON THE SAME 09 CHEVY I HAVE NOW. *TR.Mileage was 3600 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GCEK29029Z. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2009 problem was reported in MONROE, WI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 Structure Body

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 Safety Review #10318795

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 car safety problem was reported on Mar 10, 2010.CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY . INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) I OWN A 2009 CHEVY PICKUP WITH A EXTENDED CAB WHEN I DRIVE DOWN THE ROAD THE DOORS SHUTTER AND FEEL LIKE THEY ARE GOING TO OPEN THE DEALER IS SAYING THERE WAS A NATIONAL RECALL FOR STRIKER PLATES THEY PUT THEM ON WITH NO CHANGE I AM AFRAID TO PUT MY KIDS IN THIS TRUCK BECAUSE THE DOORS MIGHT OPEN AND GAS PEDAL DOESN'T SEEM TO RESPOND CORRECTLY [XXX] *TR.Mileage was 3000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2GCEK290X91. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2009 problem was reported in LAFAYETTE, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 Latches/locks/linkages

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 Safety Review #10318795

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 car safety problem was reported on Mar 10, 2010.CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES . INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) I OWN A 2009 CHEVY PICKUP WITH A EXTENDED CAB WHEN I DRIVE DOWN THE ROAD THE DOORS SHUTTER AND FEEL LIKE THEY ARE GOING TO OPEN THE DEALER IS SAYING THERE WAS A NATIONAL RECALL FOR STRIKER PLATES THEY PUT THEM ON WITH NO CHANGE I AM AFRAID TO PUT MY KIDS IN THIS TRUCK BECAUSE THE DOORS MIGHT OPEN AND GAS PEDAL DOESN'T SEEM TO RESPOND CORRECTLY [XXX] *TR.Mileage was 3000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2GCEK290X91. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2009 problem was reported in LAFAYETTE, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 Vehicle Speed Control

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 Safety Review #10318795

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 car safety problem was reported on Mar 10, 2010.CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) I OWN A 2009 CHEVY PICKUP WITH A EXTENDED CAB WHEN I DRIVE DOWN THE ROAD THE DOORS SHUTTER AND FEEL LIKE THEY ARE GOING TO OPEN THE DEALER IS SAYING THERE WAS A NATIONAL RECALL FOR STRIKER PLATES THEY PUT THEM ON WITH NO CHANGE I AM AFRAID TO PUT MY KIDS IN THIS TRUCK BECAUSE THE DOORS MIGHT OPEN AND GAS PEDAL DOESN'T SEEM TO RESPOND CORRECTLY [XXX] *TR.Mileage was 3000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2GCEK290X91. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2009 problem was reported in LAFAYETTE, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 Latches/locks/linkages

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 Safety Review #10319327

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 car safety problem was reported on Mar 01, 2010.CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 CREW CAB. HE STATED THE PASSENGER'S SIDE POWER DOOR LOCKS FAILED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE LOCK ACTUATOR UNDER FACTORY WARRANTY. LATER, HE COULD SMELL A BURNING SMELL, SIMILAR TO BURNING PLASTIC, FROM INSIDE THE VEHICLE BUT COULD NOT DETERMINE THE SOURCE. ON A LATER DATE, WHILE GETTING OUT OF THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED A TWO INCH BURN HOLE NEAR THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HANDLE. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED REPLACING THE DOOR HANDLE. THE DEALER COULD NOT PROVIDE A REASON AS TO WHY THE BURN HOLE WAS ON THE DOOR. THE DEALER FOUND THERE WERE WIRES THAT FAILED AND OVERHEATED, CAUSING THE DAMAGE TO THE DOOR. REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE DOOR AND THE LOCK ACTUATOR WAS REPLACED A SECOND TIME, UNDER FACTORY WARRANTY. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 13,310. .Vehicle was on fire. Mileage was 13310 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3GCEC23JX9G. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2009 problem was reported in CALRSTEAD, NM. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 Electrical System

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 Safety Review #10319327

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 car safety problem was reported on Mar 01, 2010.CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 CREW CAB. HE STATED THE PASSENGER'S SIDE POWER DOOR LOCKS FAILED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE LOCK ACTUATOR UNDER FACTORY WARRANTY. LATER, HE COULD SMELL A BURNING SMELL, SIMILAR TO BURNING PLASTIC, FROM INSIDE THE VEHICLE BUT COULD NOT DETERMINE THE SOURCE. ON A LATER DATE, WHILE GETTING OUT OF THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED A TWO INCH BURN HOLE NEAR THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HANDLE. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED REPLACING THE DOOR HANDLE. THE DEALER COULD NOT PROVIDE A REASON AS TO WHY THE BURN HOLE WAS ON THE DOOR. THE DEALER FOUND THERE WERE WIRES THAT FAILED AND OVERHEATED, CAUSING THE DAMAGE TO THE DOOR. REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE DOOR AND THE LOCK ACTUATOR WAS REPLACED A SECOND TIME, UNDER FACTORY WARRANTY. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 13,310. .Vehicle was on fire. Mileage was 13310 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3GCEC23JX9G. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2009 problem was reported in CALRSTEAD, NM. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 Safety Review #10320339

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 car safety problem was reported on Oct 02, 2009.CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC . THE BRAKE PEDAL BACK PRESSURE IS WEAK, SPONGY OR SOFT WHEN APPLIED. THE BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR BOARD FURTHER THAN NORMAL/ TRADITIONAL OF ALL MANUFACTURER VEHICLE MODELS THROUGH OUT PAST DECADES OF PRODUCTION. HAVE TO PUMP THIS VEHICLES BRAKE PEDAL MORE THAN TWICE IN ORDER TO OBTAIN SUFFICIENT BRAKE PEDAL PRESSURE NECESSARY TO ACHIEVE CONTROL OF VEHICLE'S BRAKES. FOR UNEXPECTED BRAKING, THE CURRENT BRAKING SYSTEM ON 1500 SILVERADO CHEVROLETS IS INADEQUATE FOR THE AVERAGE DRIVER WHICH POSSIBLY WILL RESULT WITH HARM TO OTHERS AND VEHICLE. *TR.Mileage was 0 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3GCEK23329G. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2009 problem was reported in FORT LAUDERDALE, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 Tires

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 Safety Review #10328017

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 car safety problem was reported on Mar 10, 2010.CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with TIRES . I CURRENTLY DRIVE A 2009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO WITH GENERAL AMERITRAC TIRES. THESE TIRES SEEM TO HAVE PRE MATURE WEAR ON THE EDGES AND FLAT SPOTS. ALL HAVE ROTATED ETC AND TIRE PRESSURE CHECKED AND MONITORED. I FEEL LIKE THESE TIRE ARE A SAFETY HAZARD AND SHOULD NOT BE USED. TIRE SIZE IS 245 70 R17. *TR.Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2009 problem was reported in FENTON, MI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 Safety Review #10328577

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 car safety problem was reported on May 01, 2010.CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with TIRES . I HAVE A 2009 SILVERADO CREW CAB THAT CAME WITH GOODYEAR EAGLE LS-2 TIRES--DOT M62A BCER. ALSO, MY SILVERADO CAME WITH A TIRE MONITORING SYSTEM. ON 1 MAY 2010 I WAS DRIVING IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA OF WYLIE, TEXAS, VERY SLOWLY, PROBABLY AROUND 5 MPH BECAUSE THERE WERE CARS PARKED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE STREET AND PEOPLE STANDING BY THEIR VEHICLES TALKING. IMMEDIATELY AFTER PASSING BETWEEN THE CARS THE REAR DRIVER¿S SIDE BACK TIRE COLLAPSED, APPARENTLY A BLOWOUT. I CALLED MY INSURANCE ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE THAT CHANGED MY TIRES. I ASKED THE MAN WHO CHANGED MY TIRES IF HE HAD A COMPRESSOR ON HIS TOW TRUCK, AND HE DID. BECAUSE HE OR I NEITHER ONE COULD SEE ANY NAILS NOR ANYTHING ELSE PROTRUDING INTO THE TIRE, I ASKED HIM TO AIR THE TIRE UP. HE AIRED THE TIRE UP AND IMMEDIATELY SAID HERE IS YOUR PROBLEM¿AIR BLOWING OUT OF THE SIDE OF THE TIRE. I LOOKED THE ROAD OVER WHERE THE TIRED COLLAPSED, BUT FOUND NOTHING. TWENTY MINUTES EARLIER I WAS TRAVELING ON U.S. 75 IN PLANO, TEXAS GOING 60 MPH IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. MY SILVERADO WILL LET ME KNOW IF MY TIRES ARE LOW. I HAD NO WARNING BEFORE THERE WAS AN APPARENT BLOWOUT. THE TIRE HAD 27,700 MILES, PLUS OR MINUS A COUPLE OF MILES, AT THE TIME IT COLLAPSED. THE TIRE HAD GOOD THREAD AND HAD BEEN ROUTINELY ROTATED. THE TIRE MONITORING SYSTEM LET ME KNOW WHEN I PUT THE SPARE ON THAT I SHOULD CHECK THE TIRE. I HAVE NOTIFIED GOODYEAR OF THIS INCIDENT. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 27700 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3GCEC23J79G. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2009 problem was reported in KREBS, OK. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 Safety Review #10331850

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 car safety problem was reported on Feb 01, 2010.CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC . WARPED FRONT ROTORS BOTH WHEELS. *TR.Mileage was 2000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3GCEK23M29G. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2009 problem was reported in THIELLS, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 Visibility Glass, Side/rear

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 Safety Review #10334110

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 car safety problem was reported on May 31, 2010.CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN WARM WEATHER, THE PASSENGERS REAR WINDOW SHATTERED WITHOUT WARRANT. THE DEALER ADVISED THE REPAIRS TO THE WINDOW WOULD NOT BE COVERED UNDER THE CONTACTS WARRANTY. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THE FAILURE TO BE SAFETY RELATED DUE TO THE GLASS SHATTERING AND FLYING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 3,050. .Mileage was 3050 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GCEK29009Z. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2009 problem was reported in MEADOWVIEW, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 Latches/locks/linkages

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 Safety Review #10348177

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 car safety problem was reported on July 10, 2010.CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES . 2009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO EXTENDED CAB, 13,000 MILES. THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR LOCK STOPPED WORKING, AND THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED IT UNDER WARRANTY. JUST WEEKS LATER, THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR LOCK STOPPED WORKING. DEALERSHIP, AGAIN, REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. *TR.Mileage was 12500 miles. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2009 problem was reported in AUSTIN, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 Safety Review #10350243

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 car safety problem was reported on Sept 20, 2009.CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHENEVER THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED, THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD INTERMITTENTLY FLASH ON AND OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER APPROXIMATELY TWENTY TIMES BUT THE DEALER WAS UNSURE AS TO HOW TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM AND ADVISED THE FAILURE WAS NORMAL BECAUSE OF A NEW CHARGING SYSTEM. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 19,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 38,000..Mileage was 19000 miles. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2009 problem was reported in GREENFIELD, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 Exterior Lighting

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 Safety Review #10354050

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 car safety problem was reported on June 10, 2010.CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . WHEN DRIVING HEADLIGHTS FLICKER CONSTANTLY. NOTIFIED DEALER AUGUST 2010. DEALER STATED THEY HAVE HAD COMPLAINTS, BUT FIND NO PROBLEM. THIS OCCURS NO MATTER WHAT SPEED YOU ARE DRIVING. *TR.Mileage was 13200 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GCEK24C09Z. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2009 problem was reported in DEPEW, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 Latches/locks/linkages

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 Safety Review #10357062

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 car safety problem was reported on Apr 01, 2010.CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES . ON CHEVY SILVERADO TRUCKS, YEAR 2009, THE LOCKING MECHANISM BREAKS AFTER LESS THAN A YEAR ON ALL FOUR DOORS CAUSING MY CHILD TO BE ABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. THE KEYLESS ENTRY, AUTOMATIC LOCKING WHEN CAR IS PUT IN DRIVE, AND LOCK BUTTONS WILL NOT OPERATE AND ALLOWS THE LOCK TO ONLY OPEN MANUALLY. *TR.Mileage was 37000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3GCEK23M39G. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2009 problem was reported in GREELEY, CO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 1 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 Air Bags Side/window

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 Safety Review #10360625

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 car safety problem was reported on Oct 13, 2010.CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 40 MPH WHEN HE DROVE OVER A POTHOLE AND BOTH SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS DEPLOYED INDEPENDENTLY. THE FAILURE CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE SEAT BELTS, THE HEADLINER AND THE CEILING LIGHT. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THERE WAS A POWDERY RESIDUE INSIDE THE VEHICLE, WHICH WAS EXPELLED FROM THE AIR BAGS. A POLICE REPORT WAS AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURE WAS CONTACTED AND THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT AN ENGINEER COULD INSPECT THE VEHICLE WITHIN TEN DAYS AND THE RESULTS WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE WITHIN 120 DAYS OF INSPECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NEITHER INSPECTED NOR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 38,000. .Mileage was 38000 miles. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2009 problem was reported in DERUYTER, NY. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 Safety Review #10371168

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 car safety problem was reported on Dec 19, 2009.CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS LLC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM . I HEAR A HIGH PITCHED WHINING NOISE UNDER THE HOOD. VARIES WITH ENGINE RPM, VEHICLE CAN BE PARKED AND YOU'LL STILL HEAR IT. ONLY HAPPENS IN EXTREME COLD SITUATIONS, USUALLY SUB ZERO. I LIVE IN FAIRBANKS. OTHER THAN THE NOISE, VEHICLE OPERATES JUST FINE. IT CAN BE QUITE LOUD. THIS PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT. HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO MAKE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP WHILE IT'S HAPPENING. DEALERSHIP SUGGESTED CHANGING THE HEAT SETTING FROM FLOOR/DASH TO JUST FLOOR. THAT FIXES IT. APPARENTLY THIS ISN'T ENOUGH INFO FOR THEM AS THEY DON'T KNOW WHAT TO FIX. I WANTED THIS ON RECORD IN THE EVENT SOMETHING BROKE JUST AFTER IT WENT OUT OF WARRANTY. CURRENTLY APPROACHING 25K MILES ON THE TRUCK. *TR.Mileage was 5000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GCEK14019Z. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2009 problem was reported in FAIRBANKS, AK. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2009 drive type:4WD. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 Air Bags

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 Safety Review #10374131

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 car safety problem was reported on Dec 09, 2009.CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with AIR BAGS . 2000 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. CONSUMER STATES HIS WIFE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY *TGW.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2GCEK19T8Y1. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2009 problem was reported in HILLSBORO, OR. Accident was reported to Police. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20000625. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. DEALER'S NAME: CARR AUTO GROUP . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 503-644-2161 . DEALER'S CITY: BEAVERTON . DEALER'S STATE CODE: OR. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 97076 .
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 Vehicle Speed Control

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 Safety Review #10375040

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 car safety problem was reported on Jan 04, 2011.CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS LLC had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . I HAVE A 2009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT SLOW DOWN THE VEHICLE ON GRADES OR EVER SMALL SLOPES. THE VEHICLE FREE ROLLS AS FAST AS YOU WILL LET IT IN OVER DRIVE, 3RD GEAR, 1ST OR 2ND. THERE IS NO ENGINE BREAKING AT ALL. GM SAYS THIS IS PROPER OPERATION FOR THE VEHICLE, AND THERE IS NO SOFTWARE OR MECHANICAL FIX FOR THIS PROBLEM. I HAVE A 2004 OF THE SAME MODEL AND IT WORKS PERFECTLY, WITH VERY EFFECTIVE SPEED CONTROL. THIS IS VERY UNSAFE, AND ACTUALLY IN MY OPINION CANNOT BE CONSIDERED TO BE CRUISE CONTROL AT ALL. MY DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THIS IS AN ONGOING COMPLAINT, THAT GM WILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGE AS A DEFINITE DEFECT IN DESIGN. THE SAME DAY MY VEHICLE WAS BEING EXAMINED, THE LOCAL POLICE HAD ONE OF THEIR TRUCKS OF THE SAME MODEL YEAR IN THE SHOP WITH THE SAME COMPLAINT. I HAVE NOT HAD AN ACCIDENT, BUT CANNOT USE THIS OPTION ON THE VEHICLE, I CAN ONLY RIDE MY BREAKS DOWN SLOPES TO SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN. *TR.Mileage was 100 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2GCEC29J391. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2009 problem was reported in APTOS, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2009 drive type:FWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 Engine And Engine Cooling

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 Safety Review #10392931

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 car safety problem was reported on Feb 09, 2011.CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS LLC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . 2009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE AT LESS THAN 20,000 MILES DUE TO A BURNT BEARING ON CAM SHAFT. DEFECTIVE ENGINE REPLACED WITH NEW REPLACEMENT ENGINE WHICH ALSO SUFFERED COMPLETE FAILURE WITH LESS THAN 150 MILES. THIS SECOND FAILURE WAS IN THE COOLANT PORT DUE TO A CASTING DEFECT-EXCESSIVE FLASH IN WATER PORT. *TR.Mileage was 19003 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GCEK290X9Z. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2009 problem was reported in ALLEN PARK, MI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2009 drive type:4WD. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 Safety Review #10393040

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 car safety problem was reported on Dec 25, 2010.CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS LLC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING 40 MPH AND ABOVE, THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS ALWAYS ABLE TO IMMEDIATELY RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NEITHER DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED FOR THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED VIA EMAIL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 46,000..Mileage was 46000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2GCEK23C991. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2009 problem was reported in HOPATCONG, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 Vehicle Speed Control Accelerator Pedal

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 Safety Review #10403916

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 car safety problem was reported on Jan 01, 2010.CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS LLC had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN DECELERATING AND DISENGAGING THE CRUISE CONTROL THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESPOND OR STOP AS FAST AS IT SHOULD. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO ADVISED HIM THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE OR REENACT IT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 11,800. UPDATED 07/0811 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE THROTTLE WOULD STICK AT TIMES. UPDATED 08/05/11.Mileage was 11800 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GCEK29049E. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2009 problem was reported in SPRING LAKE PARK, MN. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20091130. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: BIFUEL. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2009 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph. DEALER'S NAME: FRENDLY CHEVROLET . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 763-656-6406 . DEALER'S CITY: FRIDLEY . DEALER'S STATE CODE: MN. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 55432 .
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 Power Train Automatic Transmission

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 Safety Review #10403916

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 car safety problem was reported on Jan 01, 2010.CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN DECELERATING AND DISENGAGING THE CRUISE CONTROL THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESPOND OR STOP AS FAST AS IT SHOULD. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO ADVISED HIM THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE OR REENACT IT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 11,800. UPDATED 07/0811 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE THROTTLE WOULD STICK AT TIMES. UPDATED 08/05/11.Mileage was 11800 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GCEK29049E. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2009 problem was reported in SPRING LAKE PARK, MN. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20091130. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: BIFUEL. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2009 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph. DEALER'S NAME: FRENDLY CHEVROLET . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 763-656-6406 . DEALER'S CITY: FRIDLEY . DEALER'S STATE CODE: MN. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 55432 .
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 Structure Body

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 Safety Review #10413782

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 car safety problem was reported on Dec 01, 2010.CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS LLC had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE AT 2 MPH, THE REAR BUMPER BENT SEVERELY AFTER CRASHING INTO A RAIL. THE CONTACT STATED THE DEALER NOR MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT DID NOT MENTION IF THE POLICE WERE CALLED OR IF THERE WERE ANY INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,900 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 5,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. .Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 4900 miles. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2009 problem was reported in TOLEDO, OH. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 Seat Belts

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 Safety Review #10418553

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 car safety problem was reported on Feb 17, 2010.CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS LLC had a problem with SEAT BELTS . SAGGING SEAT BELTS PRE MATURELY WORN/STRENGTHED. *TR.Mileage was 15000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GCEC19C19Z. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2009 problem was reported in SACRAMENTO, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 Safety Review #10435937

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 car safety problem was reported on Nov 01, 2011.CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS LLC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . 2009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE BURNS OIL AT A RAPID RATE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM, HE HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO STOP THE ENGINE FROM BURNING EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF OIL WITHIN A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE RINGS OR PISTON WALLS WERE DEFECTIVE AND BELIEVED THE ENGINE SHOULD BE REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. *JB .Mileage was 30000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3GCEK23389G. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2009 problem was reported in CARROLL, IA. Original Owner. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2009 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: BIFUEL.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 Electronic Stability Control

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 Safety Review #10443240

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 car safety problem was reported on Jan 26, 2011.CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL . I WAS AT 60 TO 65 MPH ON AN INTERSTATE AND THE TRUCK POWERED THE MOTOR DOWN. THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL MODULE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT. I WAS ABLE TO GET OFF AT THE LAST SAFE EXIT FOR QUITE A WAY. ONSTAR RECOMMENDED NOT DRIVING IT TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER DID THE DIAGNOSTIC AND AT 28000 MILES TOLD ME IT WAS THE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY. IT TOOK 5 DAYS TO GET A "NEW" ONE.( APROX 1/26/11) ON APROX 12/15/11 AN ALMOST IDENTICAL THING HAPPENED, MILEAGE 50,000. OUT OF WARRANTY I TOOK IT TO A LOCAL SHOP. THEIR COMPUTER TEST CONCLUDED A THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY MALFUNCTION. $450.00 TO REPAIR. CALL THE DEALER " NO THAT IS UNDER WARRANTY" DEALER CONCLUDED THAT IT "JUST NEEDED CLEANED". PRIOR TO SERVICE (I RELY ON THIS TRUCK FOR WORK, I CAN NOT GET A RIDE, I CAN NOT RIDE A BUS) I WAS ABLE TO "RESET " THE STABILITRACK ( THE BUTTON WOULD NOT TURN IT OFF) BY PULLING 4 FUSES UNDER THE HOOD FUSE BLOCK. BUT BOY WHEN IT HAD ENOUGH THE TRUCK WOULD POWER THE MOTOR DOWN AND WITHIN 15 SECONDS THE TRUCK WOULD DIE RIGHT WHERE IT WAS. 5 MPH, OR 15 MPH NO POWER NOTHING, BRAKES ,STEERING GONE. *TR.Mileage was 28000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GCEK19039Z. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2009 problem was reported in DES MOINES, IA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: BIFUEL. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 Vehicle Speed Control

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 Safety Review #10443240

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 car safety problem was reported on Jan 26, 2011.CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . I WAS AT 60 TO 65 MPH ON AN INTERSTATE AND THE TRUCK POWERED THE MOTOR DOWN. THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL MODULE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT. I WAS ABLE TO GET OFF AT THE LAST SAFE EXIT FOR QUITE A WAY. ONSTAR RECOMMENDED NOT DRIVING IT TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER DID THE DIAGNOSTIC AND AT 28000 MILES TOLD ME IT WAS THE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY. IT TOOK 5 DAYS TO GET A "NEW" ONE.( APROX 1/26/11) ON APROX 12/15/11 AN ALMOST IDENTICAL THING HAPPENED, MILEAGE 50,000. OUT OF WARRANTY I TOOK IT TO A LOCAL SHOP. THEIR COMPUTER TEST CONCLUDED A THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY MALFUNCTION. $450.00 TO REPAIR. CALL THE DEALER " NO THAT IS UNDER WARRANTY" DEALER CONCLUDED THAT IT "JUST NEEDED CLEANED". PRIOR TO SERVICE (I RELY ON THIS TRUCK FOR WORK, I CAN NOT GET A RIDE, I CAN NOT RIDE A BUS) I WAS ABLE TO "RESET " THE STABILITRACK ( THE BUTTON WOULD NOT TURN IT OFF) BY PULLING 4 FUSES UNDER THE HOOD FUSE BLOCK. BUT BOY WHEN IT HAD ENOUGH THE TRUCK WOULD POWER THE MOTOR DOWN AND WITHIN 15 SECONDS THE TRUCK WOULD DIE RIGHT WHERE IT WAS. 5 MPH, OR 15 MPH NO POWER NOTHING, BRAKES ,STEERING GONE. *TR.Mileage was 28000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GCEK19039Z. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2009 problem was reported in DES MOINES, IA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: BIFUEL. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 Electrical System

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 Safety Review #10443240

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 car safety problem was reported on Jan 26, 2011.CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . I WAS AT 60 TO 65 MPH ON AN INTERSTATE AND THE TRUCK POWERED THE MOTOR DOWN. THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL MODULE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT. I WAS ABLE TO GET OFF AT THE LAST SAFE EXIT FOR QUITE A WAY. ONSTAR RECOMMENDED NOT DRIVING IT TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER DID THE DIAGNOSTIC AND AT 28000 MILES TOLD ME IT WAS THE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY. IT TOOK 5 DAYS TO GET A "NEW" ONE.( APROX 1/26/11) ON APROX 12/15/11 AN ALMOST IDENTICAL THING HAPPENED, MILEAGE 50,000. OUT OF WARRANTY I TOOK IT TO A LOCAL SHOP. THEIR COMPUTER TEST CONCLUDED A THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY MALFUNCTION. $450.00 TO REPAIR. CALL THE DEALER " NO THAT IS UNDER WARRANTY" DEALER CONCLUDED THAT IT "JUST NEEDED CLEANED". PRIOR TO SERVICE (I RELY ON THIS TRUCK FOR WORK, I CAN NOT GET A RIDE, I CAN NOT RIDE A BUS) I WAS ABLE TO "RESET " THE STABILITRACK ( THE BUTTON WOULD NOT TURN IT OFF) BY PULLING 4 FUSES UNDER THE HOOD FUSE BLOCK. BUT BOY WHEN IT HAD ENOUGH THE TRUCK WOULD POWER THE MOTOR DOWN AND WITHIN 15 SECONDS THE TRUCK WOULD DIE RIGHT WHERE IT WAS. 5 MPH, OR 15 MPH NO POWER NOTHING, BRAKES ,STEERING GONE. *TR.Mileage was 28000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GCEK19039Z. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2009 problem was reported in DES MOINES, IA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: BIFUEL. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 Vehicle Speed Control

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 Safety Review #10448622

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 car safety problem was reported on Feb 15, 2012.CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS LLC had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WOULD HAVE TO APPLY EXCESSIVE PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED, THE RPMS WOULD RACE EXCESSIVELY AND THEN THE VEHICLE WOULD BEGIN TO PERFORM NORMALLY. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A MAINTENANCE ISSUE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 18,050..Mileage was 18000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GCEK29089Z. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2009 problem was reported in TROY, MO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 Safety Review #10456351

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 car safety problem was reported on Dec 07, 2010.CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS LLC had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC . WARPED FRONT ROTORS BOTH WHEELS. WHILE DRIVING GOING DOWN A HILL, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD START SHAKING. I AM A RETIRED MASTER MECHANIC WITH OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE SPECIALIZING IN BRAKES. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO THE DEALER 4 TIMES WITH THIS COMPLAINT. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE COMPLAINT BECAUSE OF NOT TEST DRIVING DOWN A HILL. TEST DRIVE WAS ON A FLAT SURFACE. PROBLEM ONLY OCCURS WHILE DRIVING DOWN A HILL. I WAS WORRIED ABOUT SAFETY AFTER SO MANY SERVICE VISITS, I FINALLY CALLED GENERAL MOTORS IN DETROIT TO FILE A COMPLAINT. GENERAL MOTORS REPLACED THE ROTORS AS A GOODWILL GESTURE. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT RE-OCCURRED AFTER ROTOR REPLACEMENT. *TR.Mileage was 10422 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GCRK29J29Z. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2009 problem was reported in SUNNYVALE, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 Exterior Lighting

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 Safety Review #10458078

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 car safety problem was reported on Mar 15, 2010.CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE NEW FROM CLASSIC CHEVROLET IN GRAPEVINE, TX IN JANUARY 2010. THE FIRST FEW MONTHS I HAD THE VEHICLE, I HAD NO PROBLEMS. STARTING IN MARCH 2010 I NOTICED THAT MY RADIO(NAVIGATION SYSTEM) WOULD SOUND LIKE IT WOULD SHORT OUT INTERMITTENTLY. I DIDN'T REALLY THINK ANYTHING OF IT. I THOUGHT THAT IT HAD TO BE THE RADIO STATION OR INTERFERENCE WITH OTHER WIRELESS SIGNALS. I NEVER REALLY THOUGHT IT WOULD BECOME A PROBLEM UNTIL RECENTLY. ON 5/5/2012, I WAS TRAVELING 70MPH AT NIGHT DOWN THE HIGHWAY WHEN, ALL OF A SUDDEN, MY ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SEEMED LIKE IT WAS "RESETTING" ITSELF MULTIPLE TIMES. FROM DOOR LOCKS TO INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, TO NAVIGATION SYSTEM, TO EVEN HEADLIGHTS, EVERYTHING CYCLED MORE THAN 3 OR 4 TIMES IN RAPID SUCCESSION. I WAS MERELY DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, I HADN'T JUST TOUCHED ANYTHING, I WAS JUST CRUISING ALONG. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH ONLINE, IT IS APPARENT THAT THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE AMONG THIS DESIGN OF THE SILVERADO. FORUM AFTER FORUM HAS OWNERS DESCRIBING THIS SAME ISSUE AND MORE PROBLEMS WITH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. IT IS A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN THAT COULD END UP KILLING SOMEONE. HEADLIGHTS AND RUNNING LIGHTS THAT TURN OFF WITHOUT CAUSE? WHAT IF THE AIRBAG SYSTEM IS AFFECTED AND IT CAUSES A PREMATURE AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT WHILE SOMEONE IS TRAVELING AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED? THIS IS NOT AND ISOLATED ISSUE AND THE GOVERNMENT NEEDS TO STEP IN TO FORCE GENERAL MOTORS TO RECALL THIS VEHICLE ALONG WITH ANY OTHER VEHICLES WITH THE SAME ISSUE. IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THAT GENERAL MOTORS MAY BE AWARE OF THE ISSUE BECAUSE THE 2011 AND 2012 SILVERADOS HAVE HAD DESIGN CHANGES MADE TO THEIR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS.(I READ THIS IN FORUMS AS WELL.) *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 7000 miles. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2009 problem was reported in JUSTIN, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 Electrical System

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 Safety Review #10458078

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 car safety problem was reported on Mar 15, 2010.CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE NEW FROM CLASSIC CHEVROLET IN GRAPEVINE, TX IN JANUARY 2010. THE FIRST FEW MONTHS I HAD THE VEHICLE, I HAD NO PROBLEMS. STARTING IN MARCH 2010 I NOTICED THAT MY RADIO(NAVIGATION SYSTEM) WOULD SOUND LIKE IT WOULD SHORT OUT INTERMITTENTLY. I DIDN'T REALLY THINK ANYTHING OF IT. I THOUGHT THAT IT HAD TO BE THE RADIO STATION OR INTERFERENCE WITH OTHER WIRELESS SIGNALS. I NEVER REALLY THOUGHT IT WOULD BECOME A PROBLEM UNTIL RECENTLY. ON 5/5/2012, I WAS TRAVELING 70MPH AT NIGHT DOWN THE HIGHWAY WHEN, ALL OF A SUDDEN, MY ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SEEMED LIKE IT WAS "RESETTING" ITSELF MULTIPLE TIMES. FROM DOOR LOCKS TO INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, TO NAVIGATION SYSTEM, TO EVEN HEADLIGHTS, EVERYTHING CYCLED MORE THAN 3 OR 4 TIMES IN RAPID SUCCESSION. I WAS MERELY DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, I HADN'T JUST TOUCHED ANYTHING, I WAS JUST CRUISING ALONG. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH ONLINE, IT IS APPARENT THAT THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE AMONG THIS DESIGN OF THE SILVERADO. FORUM AFTER FORUM HAS OWNERS DESCRIBING THIS SAME ISSUE AND MORE PROBLEMS WITH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. IT IS A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN THAT COULD END UP KILLING SOMEONE. HEADLIGHTS AND RUNNING LIGHTS THAT TURN OFF WITHOUT CAUSE? WHAT IF THE AIRBAG SYSTEM IS AFFECTED AND IT CAUSES A PREMATURE AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT WHILE SOMEONE IS TRAVELING AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED? THIS IS NOT AND ISOLATED ISSUE AND THE GOVERNMENT NEEDS TO STEP IN TO FORCE GENERAL MOTORS TO RECALL THIS VEHICLE ALONG WITH ANY OTHER VEHICLES WITH THE SAME ISSUE. IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THAT GENERAL MOTORS MAY BE AWARE OF THE ISSUE BECAUSE THE 2011 AND 2012 SILVERADOS HAVE HAD DESIGN CHANGES MADE TO THEIR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS.(I READ THIS IN FORUMS AS WELL.) *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 7000 miles. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2009 problem was reported in JUSTIN, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 Exterior Lighting

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 Safety Review #10459580

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 car safety problem was reported on Oct 01, 2009.CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS DID NOT ALWAYS ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHENEVER THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHERE THE BRAKE BOOSTER AND THE BRAKE SWITCH WERE REPLACED. THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5. THE CONSUMER STATED HE PUSHED THE BRAKE PEDAL ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR TO ACTIVATE THE BRAKE LIGHTS. HE OBSERVED THE BRAKE LIGHTS USING THE GLASS WINDOWS. HE QUICKLY LET OFF THE PEDAL ABOUT 1/2 TO ONE INCH AND HE NOTICED THE LIGHTS WENT OUT BEFORE THE PEDAL WAS FULLY RELEASED. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE BRAKE SWITCH WAS DEFECTIVE. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 5 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3GCEK23M59G. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2009 problem was reported in ELGIN, TX. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20091001. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2009 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2009 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: CHAMPION CHEVROLET . DEALER'S CITY: AUSTIN . DEALER'S STATE CODE: TX.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 Exterior Lighting Brake Lights Switch

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 Safety Review #10459580

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 car safety problem was reported on Oct 01, 2009.CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS DID NOT ALWAYS ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHENEVER THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHERE THE BRAKE BOOSTER AND THE BRAKE SWITCH WERE REPLACED. THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5. THE CONSUMER STATED HE PUSHED THE BRAKE PEDAL ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR TO ACTIVATE THE BRAKE LIGHTS. HE OBSERVED THE BRAKE LIGHTS USING THE GLASS WINDOWS. HE QUICKLY LET OFF THE PEDAL ABOUT 1/2 TO ONE INCH AND HE NOTICED THE LIGHTS WENT OUT BEFORE THE PEDAL WAS FULLY RELEASED. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE BRAKE SWITCH WAS DEFECTIVE. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 5 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3GCEK23M59G. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2009 problem was reported in ELGIN, TX. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20091001. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2009 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2009 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: CHAMPION CHEVROLET . DEALER'S CITY: AUSTIN . DEALER'S STATE CODE: TX.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 Equipment Adaptive

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 Safety Review #10485454

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 car safety problem was reported on July 07, 2009.CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE . WHILE PULLING ONTO I83 I PUSHED DOWN ON THE GAS PEDAL TO QUICKLY ACCELERATE TO MERGE. THE PEDAL BECAME STUCK ON THE FLOOR MAT STICKING IT IN THE DOWN POSITION CAUSING THE TRUCK TO RAPIDLY ACCELERATE AFTER I LEFT MY FOOT OFF THE GAS PEDAL. I HAD TO USE MY FEET TO PULL THE FLOOR MAT BACK TOWARDS THE SEAT TO RELEASE THE GAS PEDAL. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES OVER THE LAST FEW YEARS, MOST RECENTLY NOVEMBER 20, 2012. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 6000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GCEK29J29E. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2009 problem was reported in HARRISBURG, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 Vehicle Speed Control

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 Safety Review #10485454

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 car safety problem was reported on July 07, 2009.CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . WHILE PULLING ONTO I83 I PUSHED DOWN ON THE GAS PEDAL TO QUICKLY ACCELERATE TO MERGE. THE PEDAL BECAME STUCK ON THE FLOOR MAT STICKING IT IN THE DOWN POSITION CAUSING THE TRUCK TO RAPIDLY ACCELERATE AFTER I LEFT MY FOOT OFF THE GAS PEDAL. I HAD TO USE MY FEET TO PULL THE FLOOR MAT BACK TOWARDS THE SEAT TO RELEASE THE GAS PEDAL. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES OVER THE LAST FEW YEARS, MOST RECENTLY NOVEMBER 20, 2012. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 6000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GCEK29J29E. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2009 problem was reported in HARRISBURG, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 Structure

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 Safety Review #10498376

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 car safety problem was reported on Feb 16, 2013.CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with STRUCTURE . 1.) I HAVE NOTICED THAT I HAVE TWO CRACKS ON MY DASH BOARD 2FT 8"INCHES APART . 2.) MY MAIN CONCERN IS THE CRACK ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE PASSENGER AIR BAG 1"INCH LONG INTO THE AIR BAG COMPARTMENT GROVE. 3.) I HAVE ONLY 2,189 MILES ON MY TRUCK. *TR .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3GCEC23J79G. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2009 problem was reported in IOWA, LA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 Air Bags

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 Safety Review #10498376

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 car safety problem was reported on Feb 16, 2013.CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . 1.) I HAVE NOTICED THAT I HAVE TWO CRACKS ON MY DASH BOARD 2FT 8"INCHES APART . 2.) MY MAIN CONCERN IS THE CRACK ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE PASSENGER AIR BAG 1"INCH LONG INTO THE AIR BAG COMPARTMENT GROVE. 3.) I HAVE ONLY 2,189 MILES ON MY TRUCK. *TR .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3GCEC23J79G. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2009 problem was reported in IOWA, LA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 Electronic Stability Control

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 Safety Review #10504123

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 car safety problem was reported on Jan 13, 2010.CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL . SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL, SERVICE STABILITRAK, TRACTION CONTROL OFF, STABILITRAK OFF, LOSS OF CONTROL. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 60000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GCEK14C29Z. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2009 problem was reported in LAKE GEORGE, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 Traction Control System

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 Safety Review #10504123

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 car safety problem was reported on Jan 13, 2010.CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM . SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL, SERVICE STABILITRAK, TRACTION CONTROL OFF, STABILITRAK OFF, LOSS OF CONTROL. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 60000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GCEK14C29Z. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2009 problem was reported in LAKE GEORGE, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 Engine

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 Safety Review #10504157

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 car safety problem was reported on Mar 20, 2013.CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with ENGINE . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY JERKED AS THE STABILITY LIGHT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED INTO A PARKING SPACE AND SHUT OFF AND ON AND THE ENGINE STARTED TO IDLE AT A HIGH SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO RAN A DIAGNOSTIC TEST THAT SHOWED THAT THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 44,475. UPDATED 05/08/13*LJ UPDATED 05/23/2013 *JS.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 44475 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GCEC19C39Z. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2009 problem was reported in ROBINSON, IL. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20091001. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2009 drive type:RWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph. DEALER'S NAME: FRIENDLY DEALER . DEALER'S CITY: SPRINGFIELD . DEALER'S STATE CODE: IL.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 Structure Body

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 Safety Review #10521470

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 car safety problem was reported on June 20, 2013.CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE TWO LARGE FRACTURES LOCATED ON THE TOP PORTION OF THE PASSENGER'S SIDE DASHBOARD AND A LARGE FRACTURE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED BECAUSE THE FRACTURES WERE LOCATED NEAR THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG AREA. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE WAS 58,000. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 58000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3GCEC23J39G. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2009 problem was reported in MESQUITE, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 Electrical System

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 Safety Review #10524630

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 car safety problem was reported on July 05, 2013.CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . MY 2009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO WAS PARKED FOR TWO DAYS. IT WAS RUNNING PERFECTLY UP UNTIL IT WAS PARKED..AFTER TWO DAYS OF BEING PARKED IN THE RAIN,THE REAR TAIL LIGHT SUDDENLY WENT ON BY ITSELF. I OPENED THE DOOR TO THE VEHICLE TO SEE HOW THIS COULD HAPPEN AND THE "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" LIGHT WAS ON. I PUT THE KEY INTO THE IGNITION AND IT WAS TOTALLY DEAD. I OPENED THE HOOD AND LIFTED OFF THE FUSE PANEL COVER,BECAUSE THERE WAS A STRONG SMELL OF BURNING. THEN,THERE WAS SMOKE. I IMMEDIATELY DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE NEAREST DEALER. AFTER PICKING IT UP TODAY,THEY CHARGED ME $1555 TO REPAIR,YET COULD NOT PROVIDE A LOGICAL REASON WHY THIS HAPPENED! THEY SAID"CORROSION" IN THE FUSE PANEL. HOW COULD A VEHICLE MADE IN 2009 WITH 72,000 MILES HAVE A PROBLEM SUCH AS THIS WITHOUT A MAJOR ISSUE BEING WRONG? I FEAR FOR OTHER'S SAFETY,AS I BELIEVE THERE IS A SERIOUS ISSUE GOING ON. PER MY RESEARCH,THERE IS A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN THAT EXPLAINS THE PROBLEM. PIT-5090. THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH WATER BEING ALLOWED TO ENTER THE FUSE PANEL BOX DUE TO POOR DESIGN AND THE POOR INSTALLATION FROM THE FACTORY OF A RUBBER SEAL. VERY SERIOUS ISSUE! PLEASE INVESTIGATE!!! I HAVE DEFECTIVE PARTS IN MY POSSESSION AND CAN PROVIDE PICTURES IF NEEDED! SHOULD BE RECALLED OR OWNERS SHOULD HAVE THEIR VEHICLE INSPECTED ASAP. *TR.Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 72000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GCEK29009Z. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2009 problem was reported in ELGIN, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: BIFUEL. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 Structure

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 Safety Review #10524630

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 car safety problem was reported on July 05, 2013.CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with STRUCTURE . MY 2009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO WAS PARKED FOR TWO DAYS. IT WAS RUNNING PERFECTLY UP UNTIL IT WAS PARKED..AFTER TWO DAYS OF BEING PARKED IN THE RAIN,THE REAR TAIL LIGHT SUDDENLY WENT ON BY ITSELF. I OPENED THE DOOR TO THE VEHICLE TO SEE HOW THIS COULD HAPPEN AND THE "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" LIGHT WAS ON. I PUT THE KEY INTO THE IGNITION AND IT WAS TOTALLY DEAD. I OPENED THE HOOD AND LIFTED OFF THE FUSE PANEL COVER,BECAUSE THERE WAS A STRONG SMELL OF BURNING. THEN,THERE WAS SMOKE. I IMMEDIATELY DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE NEAREST DEALER. AFTER PICKING IT UP TODAY,THEY CHARGED ME $1555 TO REPAIR,YET COULD NOT PROVIDE A LOGICAL REASON WHY THIS HAPPENED! THEY SAID"CORROSION" IN THE FUSE PANEL. HOW COULD A VEHICLE MADE IN 2009 WITH 72,000 MILES HAVE A PROBLEM SUCH AS THIS WITHOUT A MAJOR ISSUE BEING WRONG? I FEAR FOR OTHER'S SAFETY,AS I BELIEVE THERE IS A SERIOUS ISSUE GOING ON. PER MY RESEARCH,THERE IS A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN THAT EXPLAINS THE PROBLEM. PIT-5090. THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH WATER BEING ALLOWED TO ENTER THE FUSE PANEL BOX DUE TO POOR DESIGN AND THE POOR INSTALLATION FROM THE FACTORY OF A RUBBER SEAL. VERY SERIOUS ISSUE! PLEASE INVESTIGATE!!! I HAVE DEFECTIVE PARTS IN MY POSSESSION AND CAN PROVIDE PICTURES IF NEEDED! SHOULD BE RECALLED OR OWNERS SHOULD HAVE THEIR VEHICLE INSPECTED ASAP. *TR.Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 72000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GCEK29009Z. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2009 problem was reported in ELGIN, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: BIFUEL. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 Structure Body

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 Safety Review #10535835

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 car safety problem was reported on June 05, 2013.CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY . 2009 CHEVY SILVERADO CREW CAB PASSENGER DASH CRACKED RIGHT IN BETWEEN AIRBAG. REALLY CONCERNED IF AIRBAG IS ENGAGED/DEPLOYED THE DASH WILL INTERFERE OR CAUSE HARM OR BODILY INJURY DUE TO CRACKED DASH PIECES TO BECOME PROJECTILES INTO THE CAB. FILED COMPLAINT WITH CHEVY GMC THEY WONT FIX IT UNDER WARRANTY BUT WILL CHARGE A GOODWILL FEE. PRICES VARY FROM DEALERSHIP TO DEALERSHIP DEPENDING ON LOCATION. I AM VERY CONCERNED THAT THIS IS A MASS PHENOMENA AND A SAFETY HAZARD. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 64000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3GCEC13379G. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2009 problem was reported in SAUGUS, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: BIFUEL. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 Wheels

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 Safety Review #10550466

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 car safety problem was reported on Oct 01, 2013.CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with WHEELS . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO RELEASE THE SPARE TIRE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE IT FAILED TO RELEASE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE WIRE CONNECTED TO THE SPARE TIRE WAS TAMPERED WITH AND AS A RESULT CAUSED THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE SENSOR TO MALFUNCTION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 30,000. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 30000 miles. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2009 problem was reported in HASTINGS, MN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2009 systems


Air Bags 2 Review(s)

Air Bags Side/window 1 Review(s)

Electrical System 5 Review(s)

Electronic Stability Control 2 Review(s)

Engine 1 Review(s)

Engine And Engine Cooling 1 Review(s)

Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System 1 Review(s)

Engine And Engine Cooling Engine 2 Review(s)

Equipment Adaptive 1 Review(s)

Exterior Lighting 3 Review(s)

Exterior Lighting Brake Lights Switch 1 Review(s)

Latches/locks/linkages 5 Review(s)

Power Train Automatic Transmission 1 Review(s)

Seat Belts 1 Review(s)

Seats Front Assembly Head Restraint 1 Review(s)

Service Brakes, Hydraulic 5 Review(s)

Steering 1 Review(s)

Structure 2 Review(s)

Structure Body 5 Review(s)

Tires 4 Review(s)

Traction Control System 1 Review(s)

Vehicle Speed Control 5 Review(s)

Vehicle Speed Control Accelerator Pedal 1 Review(s)

Visibility Glass, Side/rear 1 Review(s)

Wheels 1 Review(s)

Share, Email, Print



Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2009 Reviews


my 91 silverado will shift into gear on start up but after the trans warms up i have no gears at all

My 89 Blazer suddenly accelerates, and I have to ride the brakes to keep it from "jumping" foward. This is causing my brakes to really squeal, and the mechanic is telling me that he cannot find the cause. I have actually put the car in drive, and

Transmission shifts after i reach 3000-4000rpms and let off the gas

97 blazer Transmission shifts after i reach 3000-4000rpms and let off the gas

my power steering pump is leaking. How do I know if I need a new powersteering pump

in my 2003 tahoe, will the fuel light work even if the gas gauge is broken?

Anyone hear of a recall on the frame of a Chevy trail blazer. 2003

I recently installed an after market cd  player in my 2004 Chevy Venture.  Since then the passenger side sliding door won't automatically open by using the switch or by pulling the handle.  

bright lights will not come on.

My 97 chevy van 1500 express 5.0 fuel gage just up and stopped working and suggestions?

Engine Control system wen't from smooth  to erratically stumbling to find it's set idle, I could also hear the twin TBI injector's pumping too much fuel into engine,  drove it to the local store, was still running rough, trying to stall, it fi

I have a 2009 obalt and have some questions that may help solve some problems that I have.
The car jerks when accelerating at low speed (i.e.stop and go traffic ), I have taken it to the dealer and got told there was nothing reported when they


Discuss CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009


No comments have been provided.


Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2009 Recalls


Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2009 Service Bulletins


CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009