Electrical System Related Problems of the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado

Table 1 shows six common electrical system related problems of the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (ten problems). The second most common problem is related to the wiring (three problems).

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Chevrolet Silverado


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado

The Electrical System problem

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.   Read details...

The Wiring problem

Went out to truck to move it and noticed wipers up on windshield, tried to start it and and only check engine light came on , looked under hood to find an electrical burning smell coming from fuse box.   Read details...

The Battery Cable problem

Locks started locking/unlocking. Gear indicator was going from drive to park. Heat came on by itself and fan went from high to low. Speedometer went from 70mph to 55 mph with loss of engine power. Headlights were flashing on and off.   Read details...


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