2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems, recalls, safety rating, MPG & value

Q: Does the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 at a glance

Safety recalls3

Owner complaints520

Typical price$15,324

Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.

2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 recalls 3

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module NHTSA Campaign #21V052000 · 05/02/2021

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, N…

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 23, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notific…

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module NHTSA Campaign #21V050000 · 05/02/2021

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL, and 2009-2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500 and Sierra 3500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South …

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 22, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notific…

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module NHTSA Campaign #21V053000 · 05/02/2021

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500/3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, G…

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 24, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notifi…

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 520 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Air Bags

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.

Structure

Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.

Engine

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.

Exterior Lighting

Confirm all headlights, brake lights, turn signals and reverse lights work, with no moisture inside the housings.

Tires

Check tread depth, the DOT age date, and that all four tires match with even wear. Look for bulges or cracks.

Suspension

Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.

2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 safety ratings

Frontal crash★★★★★

Side crash★★★★★

Rollover★★★★★

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular Cab. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

What's a 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 worth?

Low

$9,600

Typical price

$15,324

High

$20,900

From 507 comparable 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 listings.

2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 trims & engines on record

Trims

LT · Work Truck · LS · LTZ · XFE

Engines

5.3L 8-cyl · 4.8L 8-cyl · 4.3L 6-cyl

2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vehicles on record

2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT2GCEC29J091119866 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT3GCEC23J19G110402 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Work Truck3GCEC13019G184985

2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS3GCEC13C99G181522 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS3GCEC13C39G250527

2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS3GCEC13C89G244822

2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT2GCEC23C691138867

2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT3GCEK23339G130073

2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT2GCEK290291107017

2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT3GCEK23349G151515 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT3GCEK23389G182380

2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT1GCEK29019Z117089

2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Work Truck3GCEK13M19G241675 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Work Truck2GCEK133391100963

2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ1GCEK39029Z289380 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ2GCEK33M091102268 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Work Truck1GCEK19099Z188065 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT1GCEK29J69Z275260

2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT1GCEK29099Z208353 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT1GCEK29J59E156381

2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT2GCEC23C391137479 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT2GCEC29JX91119356

2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT3GCEK23M09G176940 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Work Truck3GCEK13M29G238350

Other Chevrolet Silverado 1500 model years

2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

Based on 520 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are air bags, structure, engine.

What is the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 safety rating?

NHTSA gives the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 crash-test ratings of frontal 5★, side 5★, rollover 4★ (out of 5; this model year pre-dates NHTSA's overall score).

How much is a 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 worth?

Comparable 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 listings run roughly $9,600–$20,900, typically around $15,324 (from 507 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.