2009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
10
Owner Complaints
6
Recalls
11
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500
The 2009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 has received a total of 10 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 11 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. 11 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (3 complaints), Unknown Or Other (2 complaints), and Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500
NHTSA has recorded 11 recalls for the 2009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500, potentially affecting up to 12,496,035 vehicles.
Recall 21V052000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 557,023 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New...
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 23, 2021. Second notification letters will be...
View full details →Recall 21V052000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 557,023 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New...
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 23, 2021. Second notification letters will be...
View full details →Recall 21V053000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 692,526 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500/3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana...
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 24, 2021. Second notification letters will be...
View full details →Recall 21V053000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 692,526 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500/3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana...
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 24, 2021. Second notification letters will be...
View full details →Recall 21V053000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 692,526 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500/3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana...
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 24, 2021. Second notification letters will be...
View full details →Recall 21V050000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 2,641,272 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL, and 2009-2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500 and Sierra 3500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto...
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 22, 2021. Second notification letters will be...
View full details →Recall 21V050000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 2,641,272 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL, and 2009-2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500 and Sierra 3500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto...
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 22, 2021. Second notification letters will be...
View full details →Recall 21V050000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 2,641,272 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL, and 2009-2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500 and Sierra 3500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto...
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 22, 2021. Second notification letters will be...
View full details →Recall 18V267000 — EQUIPMENT
| 6,154 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD, 2009 GMC Topkick 5000, 6000, 7000 and 8000 Series and Isuzu F Series, and 2009-2018 Chevrolet Express, and GMC Savana vehicles, equipped with certain Plastic-Handle Fire Extinguishers or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected...
Consequence: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde to get a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began June 11, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, and Isuzu customer...
View full details →Recall 14V407000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 9,371 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Chevrolet Silverado HD 2500/3500 trucks manufactured January 18, 2007, to June 22, 2011, and GMC Sierra HD 2500/3500 trucks manufactured January 22, 2007, to June 21, 2011, and equipped with an auxiliary battery. Owners may unknowingly draw too much current through the vehicle's trailer harness resulting in the melting of...
Consequence: If the fusible link melts it may come into contact with adjacent components, damage the electrical center cover, the nearby wiring harness conduit and other vehicle components, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: GM will notify owners and dealers will replace the jumper harness with one that includes a 40 amp inline fuse, and provide the owner with supplemental Owner Manual information, free of charge. The recall began on August 29, 2014. Owners...
View full details →Recall 10V240000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 1,365,070 vehicles affected
Defect: GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2009 BUICK, LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 BUICK ENCLAVE; CADILLAC CTS; MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON XL; SATURN OUTLOOK; AND MODEL YEAR 2009 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HEATED WASHER FLUID SYSTEM (HWFS). A RECALL WAS...
Consequence: IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE HEATED WASHER MODULE TO IGNITE AND A FIRE MAY OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL PERMANENTLY DISABLE AND REMOVE THE HEATED WASHER FLUID MODULE. AN UPDATED PAGE FOR THE OWNER MANUAL WILL BE PROVIDED AND INSERTED IN THE OWNER MANUAL TO DOCUMENT THAT THE FEATURE HAS BEEN PERMANENTLY DISABLED AND REMOVED FROM THE...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500
10 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA Campaign Number 21V050000 (Air Bags) however, upon contacting the dealer, he was informed that the remedy may cause the dashboard to crack. The contact was then informed that he had to sign a waiver to ensure that the dealer would not be held responsible for any damages to vehicle. The manufacturer was then notified of the issue and confirmed that the dealer would not be held responsible for any cracks or damages to the dashboard. The contact declined to sign the waiver and the vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer should cover the cost of the dashboard because of the recall. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE THAT SOUNDED LIKE A GUNSHOT. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT BOTH SEAT BELT RETRACTORS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE SEAT BELT SECURED THE CONTACT, BUT HE WAS ABLE TO RETRACT THE SEAT BELT. THE CONTACT CALLED CHAMPION CHEVROLET OF HOWELL (5000 E GRAND RIVER AVE, HOWELL, MI 48843, (866) 354-3325) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS NO TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN OR RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 233,000.
THE DASHBOARD IS CRACKING IN SEVERAL PLACES AND I'M AFRAID THAT IF THE AIRBAG IS DEPLOYED IT MAY SEND PART OF THE DASH INTO THE PASSENGER.
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE SUFFERED COMPLETE FAILURE DUE TO A SHEARED CAMSHAFT PIN. THIS RESULTED IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE SINCE IT WOULD NOT RESTART. I NARROWLY MISSED HAVING AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE THIS HAPPENED ON A BUSY MAIN STREET. I FEEL THIS TO BE A VERY SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE TO WHICH A RECALL SHOULD BE REQUIRED.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SERVICE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED BEFORE BEING NOTIFIED OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V381000 (AIR BAGS). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Safety Rating for the 2009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500
General Motors, LLC has issued 11 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PIT3665H — SERVICE BRAKES
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.
PI1257 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This preliminary bulletin provides a procedure to install a new design upper intake manifold with a new MAP sensor relocated to prevent ice build up and setting code P0106.
PIT5074G — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Terminal Test Probe And Replacement Terminal.
PIT4551E — BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
PI0876 — POWER TRAIN
This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on replacing the transmission fluid level indicator if a customers comments regarding one being broken.
PIE-0115 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
GMC/CHEVROLET: ENGINEERING INFORMATION-MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL). CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, CHANGE FUEL FILTER/ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED MESSAGE DISPLAYED ON DIC, DTC P0087 SET. ENGINEERING ATTEMPTING TO DETERMINE ROOT CAUSE OF THE LOW FUEL RAIL PRESSURE CONDITION. *PE
PIE-0115 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
GMC/CHEVROLET: ENGINEERING INFORMATION-MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL). CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, CHANGE FUEL FILTER/ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED MESSAGE DISPLAYED ON DIC, DTC P0087 SET. ENGINEERING ATTEMPTING TO DETERMINE ROOT CAUSE OF THE LOW FUEL RAIL PRESSURE CONDITION. *PE
PIT-4749 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
GENERAL MOTORS: THE FUEL GAUGE BEING INACCURATE AND THE SES MIL ILLUMINATED. COULD BE CAUSED BY THE REAR TANK SENDER FLOAT ARM CONTACTING THE SIDE OF THE FUEL TANK OR FUEL FILLER SPUD INSIDE THE TANK. (CHASSIS CAB) *PE
PIT-4364A — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLING/CHARGING
GMC: SES MIL WITH DTC P1682. IF NORMAL DIAGNOSTIC DOES NOT LEAD TO CORRECTION, THIS CONCERN COULD BE CAUSED BY THE REAR FUEL TANK SENDER ASSEMBLY BEING MISPOSITIONED. IT COULD GIVE AN IMPROPER FUEL LEVEL READING TO THE ECM. *PE UPDATED 3/19/09. *PE
PIT-4364A — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
GMC: SES MIL WITH DTC P1682. IF NORMAL DIAGNOSTIC DOES NOT LEAD TO CORRECTION, THIS CONCERN COULD BE CAUSED BY THE REAR FUEL TANK SENDER ASSEMBLY BEING MISPOSITIONED. IT COULD GIVE AN IMPROPER FUEL LEVEL READING TO THE ECM. *PE UPDATED 3/19/09. *PE
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500
- 2004 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 — 46 complaints
- 2005 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 — 60 complaints
- 2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 — 60 complaints
- 2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 — 41 complaints
- 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 — 35 complaints
- 2009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 (current)
- 2010 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 — 4 complaints
- 2011 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 — 42 complaints
- 2012 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 — 31 complaints
- 2013 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 — 36 complaints
- 2014 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 — 10 complaints
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