2009 Chevrolet Silverado electrical system problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado — 22% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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 wiring harness was melted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A…”
filed Jan 10, 2022
“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet silverado. The contact stated that while driving at 65 mph, the door ajar warning chimed before the power doors locked and unlocked independently, the gauges fluctuated and the instrument panel illuminated. In addition, the vehicle failed to accelerate when the…”
filed Jan 5, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electrical System problems in other Silverado years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Silverado | 10 | 8% |
| 2015 Silverado | 9 | 12% |
| 2014 Silverado | 20 | 16% |
| 2013 Silverado | 6 | 9% |
| 2012 Silverado | 4 | 6% |
| 2011 Silverado | 5 | 7% |
| 2010 Silverado | 8 | 13% |
| 2008 Silverado | 48 | 30% |
| 2007 Silverado | 38 | 21% |
| 2006 Silverado | 14 | 8% |
| 2005 Silverado | 64 | 20% |
| 2004 Silverado | 159 | 26% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado
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.