Headlights problems of the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Four problems related to headlights 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 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2019

Tl-the contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet silverado. The contact stated that the headlights have constantly gone out. When the contact had replaced the bulbs they were still working outside the headlights in the vehicle. The contact said the issue had been with the low beams. The dealer harvey's gm Chevrolet Cadillac Buick 1500 tyler Ave, radford, va 24141 (540) 639-3923 replaced the wiring on the right side. The issue keeps recurring on both sides of headlights. The contact has had to purchase new bulbs over eight times. The manufacturer had not been contacted yet. The failure mileage was 138,000. Tf.

2 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2016

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 mph, the headlights illuminated intermittently. In addition, the door locks were operating independently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was undetermined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000.

3 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 06/10/2010

When driving headlights flicker constantly. Notified dealer August 2010. Dealer stated they have had complaints, but find no problem. This occurs no matter what speed you are driving.

4 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 03/15/2010

I purchased this vehicle new from classic Chevrolet in grapevine, TX in January 2010. The first few months I had the vehicle, I had no problems. Starting in March 2010 I noticed that my radio(navigation system) would sound like it would short out intermittently. I didn't really think anything of it. I thought that it had to be the radio station or interference with other wireless signals. I never really thought it would become a problem until recently. On 5/5/2012, I was traveling 70mph at night down the highway when, all of a sudden, my entire electrical system seemed like it was "resetting" itself multiple times. From door locks to instrument cluster, to navigation system, to even headlights, everything cycled more than 3 or 4 times in rapid succession. I was merely driving down the road, I hadn't just touched anything, I was just cruising along. After doing some research online, it is apparent that this is a common issue among this design of the silverado. Forum after forum has owners describing this same issue and more problems with the electrical system. It is a major safety concern that could end up killing someone. Headlights and running lights that turn off without cause? what if the airbag system is affected and it causes a premature airbag deployment while someone is traveling at a high rate of speed? this is not and isolated issue and the government needs to step in to force general motors to recall this vehicle along with any other vehicles with the same issue. It is my understanding that general motors may be aware of the issue because the 2011 and 2012 silverados have had design changes made to their electrical systems. (I read this in forums as well. ).


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