2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Engine Problems
- 26
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 26 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- check engine · 6 records
- repaired failure · 4 records
- failure mileage · 4 records
- engine light · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 8 |
| 100–150k mi | 8 |
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Power Train
Driving and all of a sudden traction control light came on along with stabili trak and reduced engine power. All power to engine gone and i see in chevy forum this is common wth where is the recall?? Oh only 43,000 miles too
ODI 11289928
Body · Engine · Suspension
I was driving about to get on the highway as i came to on ramp i heard a noise as continued seemed to get louder so i pulled over and had it towed approx 70-80k miles, replaced wheel bearings sides. Continuous multiple misfire, driving vehicle starts to shake loss of power... Callaps/ frozen lifter(s) with only 110k, tail gate latch have to bungee to keep closed, transmission replaced before recommended factory…
ODI 11183356
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
My fuel pump control module pn20759945 shorted. Recall bulletin 14515 covers my model year and part number. However, gm claims my vin is not covered by this. This is the same part and same failure listed in the recall bulletin, and imo it should be covered by gm. Fcpm's are poorly designed and poorly placed and fail on many many gm models over a number of years. This is an item that should be expanded to include all…
ODI 11192870
Engine · Fuel Pump
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving approximately 50 mph, the check engine indicator illuminated and the engine shut down a few minutes later. The vehicle was towed to dave white chevrolet [redacted], located at [redacted], sylvania, oh 43560) where the technician diagnosed and replaced the fuel pump control module. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there…
ODI 11150320
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
The lifters in the 5.3 engines are completely trash. Everyone who has a silver with the 5.3 has to change lifters often. My lifters has went out 2 times in the last 5 months. This is a big flaw in the silverado. I was driving down the highway at about 70 an all of the sudden my engine light starts flashing and my truck starts ticking and missing really bad.
ODI 11091003
Engine · Power Train
On march 21, 2018, at or close to 1:45 pm, while driving my 2009 chevrolet silverado 1500 the instrument cluster began illuminating and producing auditable alarms. The message center indicated to 'check oil pressure.' during this failure, i lost all motive power and had to maneuver the vehicle off of the highway's traffic as other vehicles were following me, one of which came very close to rear-ending me. I had the…
ODI 11081006
Engine
My silverado is not covered under any recall, i was driving my two children back home from school, all of a sudden i lost power in the pedal, the check engine came on, and flashed reduced engine power came on, at this time i had a log truck behind me, i had no place to pull off the road, since the snow banks here in maine are huge, this was extremely unsafe, the truck almost rear ended me, there should me a recall…
ODI 11066984
Electronic Stability Control · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet silverado 1500. While at a red light, the vehicle idled roughly and the check engine and stability control warning indicators illuminated. The contact called rick hendrick chevrolet charleston (1500 savannah hwy, charleston, sc 29407, [redacted]) and was informed to purchase a new vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure…
ODI 11165013
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
On thursdsy, april 27, 2017, i parked my 2009 chevy silverado at home in my driveway after work and shut it off for the night. It was stationary at that point. I did not restart it or move it for the remainder of the day/evening. The next morning, the engine would not start. It sounded like it was going to start, but to no avail after several tries. I determined it was not getting fuel. I called a local auto repair…
ODI 10982982
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet silverado 1500. When the contact attempted to start the vehicle, all the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact's uncle checked the vehicle and determined that the engine failed to receive fuel. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 84,000.
ODI 10970988
Engine
The engine is making a ticking noise and in sounds like its coming out of the lower right part of the engine sound lime the camshaft
ODI 10969084
Engine
Engine oil consumption without warning driving down the road my truck starts dinging for my engine oil pressure is low and to shut off engine immediately. I pull over and check oil and it is not even on the dipstick. I am 1600 miles into my oil change so as recommended by chevy i shouldn't have to change my oil but every 5000 miles, but i have always changed it every 3000. So i should have another 1400 miles to go…
ODI 10943949
Engine
The afm (lifters) and camshaft all needed to be replaced due to oil consumption issues. The truck started to make a knocking sound so i stopped and checked the oil and didn't have any showing on dip stick. Changed oil that day and two weeks later the vehicle went into reduce power mode. I took to dealership for repair and they told be it was lifters and camshaft. After doing research on internet it seems that from…
ODI 10883962
Engine
Oil relieve valve stuck shut not letting pressure crank valve to operate and fouling number one cylinder in motion on a city street causing stability trac and the trac control lights came on cel is flashing and vehicle is running rough. Happened all at once. Only 61181 miles on vehicle.
ODI 10870408
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated to drive properly. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be rebuilt and reprogrammed. The transmission was shipped to a third party where it was rebuilt. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred more violently…
ODI 10864241
Engine
HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION.
ODI 10859961
Engine
Truck had been sitting overnight. Woke up to 3rd brake light on. Opened cab door, smelled like smoke and check engine light on, would not turn over. Pop hood and the fuse box and wiring harness had been on fire, were completely melted. Insurance company won't cover because there was not substantial proof of fire, and could not find source. Filed a formal complaint with gm after the dealership told us the wiring…
Fire reported
ODI 10873303
Engine
I have complainted of excessive oil consumption numerous times to my dealership since day 1. 50k miles they replace the oil pump and rebuilt the lower part of the motor. 97k miles i have p0300 code which is a rapid misfire. The truck immediately lost power and began vibrating. The #4 cylinder has no compression. No warranty, not sure what's next. Not sure what the problem is.
ODI 10822963
Engine
Engine tick, rough idle & misfire, burning oil, engine trouble light on, obd code p0300 & p0302
ODI 10817627
Engine
It is a 5.3 eng. It use 2 at of oil a week if you idle the eng. It has done that ever sense i got the truck it had 40,000 when i got it
ODI 11000007
Engine
There is gradual coolant loss over time with no evidence of leak found. On cold start, there's also lifter or piston tapping. We suspect defective castech cylinder head that may be cracked. Gm is aware of this problem and needs to take responsibility for the repairs associated with this defect. *tr
ODI 10683104
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving my 2009 chevrolet silverado one morning on my way to school(luckily i wasn't to far from home when the incident occurred) when the vehicle lost power and the dash showed the check engine light, service stabilititrak, and service traction control. When the incident occurred i was in the middle of the road when my vehicle began to decelerate and eventually was not able to go past 45 mph. I pulled over…
ODI 10655406
Air Bags · Engine · Service Brakes
Dash cracked at corner of passenger airbag noticed around 55,000 miles. Engine consuming oil, noticed around 40,000 miles. Front breaks vibrating, noticed around 18,000 miles. Dealer and gm has refused to fix. *js
ODI 10661947
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the vehicle suddenly jerked as the stability light and check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was pulled into a parking space and shut off and on and the engine started to idle at a high speed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who ran a diagnostic test that showed that the throttle position sensor failed. The…
ODI 10504157
Engine
Using excessive engine oil: 3 qts. Between oil changes, dealership says its the energy management system
ODI 10850067