2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 structure problems
54 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that after having the vehicle inspected, the contact was informed that the under body was extremely rusted, and the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The certified mechanic determined that the sub frame could not be repaired and needed…”
filed Jul 19, 2024
“Recently while up on the hoist the technician said the frame rust was very severe and the truck was in danger of buckling. Should it be so bad at 114,000?”
filed Jun 19, 2024
“Driver and passenger side extended cab doors metal is cracking horizontally near the front edge of the doors.”
filed Sep 5, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other Silverado 1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Silverado 1500 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 Silverado 1500 | 8 | 3% |
| 2023 Silverado 1500 | 7 | 2% |
| 2022 Silverado 1500 | 12 | 2% |
| 2021 Silverado 1500 | 25 | 3% |
| 2020 Silverado 1500 | 23 | 3% |
| 2019 Silverado 1500 | 22 | 2% |
| 2018 Silverado 1500 | 11 | 2% |
| 2017 Silverado 1500 | 20 | 3% |
| 2016 Silverado 1500 | 21 | 3% |
| 2015 Silverado 1500 | 45 | 4% |
| 2014 Silverado 1500 | 90 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.