2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hybrid Base
3GCFK13549G268690
Vehicle history report for the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hybrid Base (VIN 3GCFK13549G268690). Silver. 77,682 mi reported. Registered in Mi. No open recalls. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
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Vehicle identity & specifications
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What a full report checks for VIN 3GCFK13549G268690
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Safety recalls None found
No open NHTSA recall campaigns were found for this 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hybrid.
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Common problems & what to inspect
Based on 520 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hybrid, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.
🔍 Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
🔍 Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.
🔍 Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
🔍 Confirm all headlights, brake lights, turn signals and reverse lights work, with no moisture inside the housings.
🔍 Check tread depth, the DOT age date, and that all four tires match with even wear. Look for bulges or cracks.
🔍 Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 520
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hybrid.
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V052000 (Air Bags) while having an inspection completed. After receiving notification of the recall, while driving approximately 35 MPH, the passenger’s side air bag unexpectedly deployed, damaging the dashboard and fracturing the window. The vehic…
NHTSA ODI #11697134STRUCTURE
Driver and passenger side extended cab doors metal is cracking horizontally near the front edge of the doors.
NHTSA ODI #11685405EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The front drivers headlight low beam keeps going out. I just received my second warning for this failure. It got dark before I got home from the store. We took it to a friend who does mechanical work back in the spring. He fixed it; but now it’s doing it again. Yes we had it inspected last November for tag renewal. There are no warning lights or signals tha…
NHTSA ODI #11668385TIRES
P305/55 R 22
NHTSA ODI #11634588STRUCTURE
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 to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufactur…
NHTSA ODI #11603338SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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?
NHTSA ODI #11595233AIR BAGS
There was no incident yet light came on dash 2 days ago and I got a letter in mail for a recall
NHTSA ODI #11593815ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Solenoid was rubbed by the wiring harness which caused a leak.
NHTSA ODI #11582806+ 512 more complaints on record.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I find out who owns this vehicle from the VIN?
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Is the VIN 3GCFK13549G268690 valid?
3GCFK13549G268690 is a structurally valid 17-character VIN with a correct ISO 3779 check digit, assigned to a manufacturer in Mexico. It decodes to the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hybrid.
Does the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hybrid have any open safety recalls?
No open NHTSA safety-recall campaigns were found for the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hybrid. CarLogs checks this against official NHTSA data on every lookup.
Data last checked 14 Aug 2026 · Sources: NHTSA (recalls & complaints), U.S. EPA (fuel economy), NHTSA vPIC (specifications). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.