Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 445 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21V052000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V050000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V053000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 231 complaints
- Unknown or Other 56 complaints
- Structure 54 complaints
- Electrical System 43 complaints
- Engine 36 complaints
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 13 complaints
Of the 445 complaints on file, 9 report a crash and 6 a fire; across all 445 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a below-average rating due to notable issues with airbags and a relatively high number of complaints. Recalls focusing on airbag inflator modules highlight a significant safety concern. Additionally, 444 complaints suggest reliability concerns, albeit with limited specifics on other failures. Overall, complaint patterns indicate some recurring issues, warranting careful consideration for potential buyers.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | common |
| Electrical system | Unknown | $200–$800 | occasional |
| Engine | Unknown | $300–$2,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections and pad replacement
- Coolant flush
- Transmission fluid replacement
- Battery health checks
- Tire rotation and alignment
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning light
- Electrical system malfunctions
- Engine misfires
- Unusual engine noises
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.