Engine Failure problems of the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Two problems related to engine failure have been reported for the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 based on all problems reported for the 2009 Silverado 1500.

1 Engine Failure problem

Failure Date: 03/21/2017

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. When the contact attempted to start the vehicle, all the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact's uncle checked the vehicle and determined that the engine failed to receive fuel. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 84,000.

2 Engine Failure problem

Failure Date: 02/09/2011

2009 Chevrolet silverado complete engine failure at less than 20,000 miles due to a burnt bearing on cam shaft. Defective engine replaced with new replacement engine which also suffered complete failure with less than 150 miles. This second failure was in the coolant port due to a casting defect-excessive flash in water port.




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