2009 Chevrolet Silverado Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado, and owners have filed 76 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
76 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado have filed 76 complaints with NHTSA; 5 describe a crash and 3 describe a fire. Reports cite 4 injuries and 1 death. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 61,903 miles. Complaints peaked in 2014 with 21 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated while driving 30 mph, when an unknown warning light was illuminated. The contact called an independent mechanic who informed the wi”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 10, 2022 · Electrical system
“The contact owned a 2009 Chevrolet SIlverado. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, the contact drifted off the highway which caused his vehicle to flip over three times and land right side”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 28, 2021 · Air bags
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado (Silverado 15 Hybrid 2WD, Silverado 15 Hybrid 4WD, Silverado C15 2WD, Silverado C15 XFE 2WD, …). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 14–21 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 12–21 / 18–22 |
| Fuel | Gasoline or E85, Regular |
| EPA class | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD |
| Engine | 6/8 cyl, 4.3/4.8/5.3/6/6.2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (variable gear ratios); Automatic 4-spd; Automatic 6-spd |
Compare Chevrolet Silverado model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet Silverado model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 Chevrolet Silverado | 0 | 2 |
| 1982 Chevrolet Silverado | 0 | 2 |
| 1984 Chevrolet Silverado | 0 | 5 |
| 1985 Chevrolet Silverado | 0 | 3 |
| 1987 Chevrolet Silverado | 0 | 2 |
| 1988 Chevrolet Silverado | 0 | 15 |
| 1989 Chevrolet Silverado | 0 | 22 |
| 1990 Chevrolet Silverado | 0 | 25 |
| 1991 Chevrolet Silverado | 0 | 17 |
| 1992 Chevrolet Silverado | 0 | 40 |
| 1993 Chevrolet Silverado | 0 | 69 |
| 1994 Chevrolet Silverado | 0 | 210 |
| 1995 Chevrolet Silverado | 0 | 263 |
| 1996 Chevrolet Silverado | 0 | 186 |
| 1997 Chevrolet Silverado | 0 | 272 |
| 1998 Chevrolet Silverado | 0 | 279 |
| 1999 Chevrolet Silverado | 5 | 1,660 |
| 2000 Chevrolet Silverado | 8 | 1,305 |
| 2001 Chevrolet Silverado | 4 | 877 |
| 2002 Chevrolet Silverado | 4 | 710 |
| 2003 Chevrolet Silverado | 6 | 695 |
| 2004 Chevrolet Silverado | 8 | 622 |
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 8 | 316 |
| 2006 Chevrolet Silverado | 4 | 182 |
| 2007 Chevrolet Silverado | 1 | 183 |
| 2008 Chevrolet Silverado | 1 | 162 |
| 2009 Chevrolet Silverado | 0 | 76 |
| 2010 Chevrolet Silverado | 0 | 62 |
| 2011 Chevrolet Silverado | 2 | 75 |
| 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | 2 | 68 |
| 2013 Chevrolet Silverado | 3 | 64 |
| 2014 Chevrolet Silverado | 13 | 124 |
| 2015 Chevrolet Silverado | 7 | 76 |
| 2016 Chevrolet Silverado | 2 | 5 |
| 2017 Chevrolet Silverado | 0 | 125 |
Checking a specific 2009 Chevrolet Silverado
How do I know if my 2009 Chevrolet Silverado has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chevrolet dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Chevrolet models
- Malibu19,364 complaints
- Silverado 150018,029 complaints
- Impala10,434 complaints
- Tahoe10,032 complaints
- Equinox9,161 complaints
- Blazer8,192 complaints
- Suburban8,164 complaints
- Cobalt7,681 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.