2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Body Problems
- 29
- 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 29 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- passenger side · 9 records
- failure mileage · 6 records
- notified failure · 5 records
- passenger airbag · 4 records
- side dashboard · 4 records
- dashboard cracked · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 8 |
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body
The dashboard in my silverado has mysteriously developed cracks around the steering wheel area and the airbag. I am afraid that if something were to happen that it could project plastic pieces causing bodily harm if the airbag were deployed.
ODI 11297787
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
Body
DASH CRACKED ABOVE PASSENGER AIRBAG.
ODI 11152654
Body · Door
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving various speeds, the door opened independently. The vehicle was taken to diamond auto group ([redacted], auburn ma, 01501) where it was diagnosed that the driver's side exterior door handle fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost of repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the failure; however, the vin was…
ODI 11044194
Body
The dashboard is cracking. It has already cracked in three places. One place just above the passenger air bag.
ODI 11000536
Body
DASHBOARD HAS CRACKED IN TWO PLACES.
ODI 11016438
Body · Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
The truck was sitting parked in the driveway and my neighbor noticed that the lights and wipers came on (truck was not on, no keys were in it, nobody was in it or near it!). Smoke then began to billow out from under the hood and a fire started. My neighbor was able to disconnect the battery and put out the fire. I had the truck towed to a garage where they told me that the fuse panel caught on fire. They called gm…
Fire reported
ODI 10905022
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the passenger side dashboard was cracked near the air bag compartment. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer (bryan chevrolet located in kenner, la) were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 45,000.
ODI 11030507
Air Bags · Body · Unknown Or Other
Dash board is cracking on passenger side by airbag in tow places and on driver side by window vent
ODI 10884395
Body
DASHBOARD IS CRACKED IN TWO DIFFERENT PLAECES
ODI 10874249
Body
DASH CRACKS.
ODI 10862547
Air Bags · Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact noticed multiple fractures around the location of the passenger side frontal air bag. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 79,000. The vin was unavailable.
ODI 10860496
Air Bags · Body
Same as many others.crack on dash board left corner connecting to air bag. Crack on top of dash board above gauges.
ODI 10892710
Air Bags · Body
Cracked dashboard near passenger airbag. Can present a hazard if passenger airbag deploys and the dashboard fails in a way that can send broken pieces, injuring the passenger more severely during a collision.
ODI 10825458
Body
The dashboard is cracking in different areas which could lead to a safety issue with the passenger airbag
ODI 10984477
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the dashboard was cracked in several different areas, leaving holes and separation in the dashboard. The contact also indicated that a crack developed near the position of the passenger side air bag. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage…
ODI 10897854
Body
I currently own a 2009 chevrolet silverado ltz crew cab with approximately 96k miles i have owned this car for about a year now since purchasing a noticed a crack on the driver side dashboard under the instrument cluster and on the passenger side next to the passenger air bag. Also the two door handles one being the driver front and the other being passenger front the chrome finish seems to be defective and not…
ODI 10668485
Air Bags · Body
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the dashboard had cracks that progressed from the middle to the front passenger side of the vehicle. The cracks could affect the safety of the air bag components. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags), but the contact did not receive a notification. A dealer had not been contacted yet to…
ODI 11052808
Body · Unknown Or Other
The dash cracked in several places and the door trims are all falling off.
ODI 10945732
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the front passenger side dashboard fractured from heat stress. The dealer and manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 90,000.
ODI 10670939
Body
Cracked dash around gauge cluster and passenger air bag. Potential hazard if air bag deploys.
ODI 10864567
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that there were two large fractures located on the top portion of the passenger's side dashboard and a large fracture on the driver's side. The contact was concerned because the fractures were located near the passenger's side air bag area. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure was 58,000.
ODI 10521470
Body
2009 chevy silverado crew cab passenger dash cracked right in between airbag. Really concerned if airbag is engaged/deployed the dash will interfere or cause harm or bodily injury due to cracked dash pieces to become projectiles into the cab. Filed complaint with chevy gmc they wont fix it under warranty but will charge a goodwill fee. Prices vary from dealership to dealership depending on location. I am very…
ODI 10535835
Body · Service Brakes
The entire underbody, including rockers, inner door panel frame, tailgate area, engine bay area, and brakes, control arms, struts is rusted over.
ODI 11101668
Body
Cracked dashboard - typical of gm/chevrolet trucks and suv's no accident or other trauma involved
ODI 11184814