general problems of the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado

Ten problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado based on all problems reported for the 2009 Silverado.

1 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/29/2024

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that the  service air bag light was illuminated. The vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the  air bag control module, which was corroded due to moisture in the driver weld, the vehicle was not covered under a recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

2 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2021

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer for NHTSA campaign number 21v052000 (air bags) however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired for the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 105,139.

3 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/08/2021

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 21v053000 (air bags), however the dealer informed the contact that the parts for the recall repair were not yet available. The contact stated while driving at 45 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 15,450. Parts distribution disconnect.

4 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/16/2021

The contact owned a 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while driving at 50 mph, the contact drifted of the highway which caused his vehicle to flip over three times and land right side up. The contact was able to escape the vehicle without major injury. The airbags did not deploy during the crash. The authorities arrived at the scene and the contact was examined by paramedics. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent tow yard where it was destroyed. Later that evening, the contact went to the emergency room where he was treated for a broken left rib. The dealer nor the manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 21v053000(air bags). The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

5 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2021

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign number: 21v053000(airbags); however, the parts for the repair were unavailable. The dealer had been notified about the recall; however, the contact was informed that the parts were not yet available. The manufacturer had been notified of the recall. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

6 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/03/2014

The problem; service air bag illuminates and shows up in the message center. Went to Chevrolet dealer and they tried to clear the code with the reader and no luck. They don't know where to start, it could be anything they said. I don't want to dump thousands of dollars to research a problem they don't know if they can cure. Has anyone else experienced this issue? 2009 Chevrolet 2500hd diesel.

7 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2013

2009 Silverado cracked passenger side dash board had it replaced by GMC dealer and it cracked again same place as the first crack. Truck has less then 77 thousand miles.

8 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2013

2009 chevy Silverado lost traction on highway during slippery road conditions, vehicle spun out and hit a metal roped fence head on and also went across the median and slammed the front end of vehicle into a guard rail stopping it instantly from going into on coming traffic. The vehicles damage was on the front end directly in the center causing a wedge into the radiator, engine and bent the front of the frame. The impact was very loud and solid. The impact caused the truck to stand on the front of vehicle, slamming the back end of the vehicle on the ground with great force. The airbag didn't deploy which at the speed of around 60 mph and the place the vehicle was hit in, makes me very concerned on the safety of this vehicle. My 5 year old son said his right arm was hurting after the accident and with in the hour of having the accident myself ended up in the hospital with a stiff neck and a very soar and bruised back, I was released with minor injuries and I consider myself lucky. Please let me know if anything can be done about this situation and the safety of myself and my son.

9 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/16/2012

Several cracks in my dash (4-5). One is at the corner of the passenger airbag. The dash is so brittle it cracks from just closing the door. I'm afraid what might happen if I'm in an accident and broken dash pieces go flying throughout the cab. This is no doubt a safety concern! not to mention an eye sore and resale killer. This started a few years ago and continues to get worse.

10 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2012

Dashboard is cracked in several places, from airbags to windshield, and in front of instrument cluster. All on top of dash. It is crumbling and I fear for my safety if I am in a collision.


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