2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 43about this part
- Share
- 10%of 445 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 72,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 43 complaints about the electrical system of the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 10% of the 445 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,000 miles. 5 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“After parking my truck in driveway. I came out the next morning to find my windshield wipers up and the truck dead. The only light that would come on was the engine light. After further inspection, the fuse box had melted and caught on fire. I feel this is a serious issue that needs to be addressed. I do not see a recall on general motors website.”
NHTSA complaint #10945322, filed 2017-01, 94,789 miles“When driving on the highway the door locks will suddenly go on and off several times and the truck loses power transmission shifts out of gear seat belt light comes on instrument panel needles go erratic. Dealers say if we can't make it do it when we're there they don't know what to fix need help soon.”
NHTSA complaint #11015737, filed 2017-08, 126,705 miles“The check engine light came on while driving and when the codes were ran two codes popped up, p2534 (ignition 1 switch circuit low voltage 2. Ignition on/start switch low voltage.) and code p069e fuel pump control module requested mil illumination. When I had the dealer check this they said that the fuel pump control module needs to be replaced, however the VIN number of my vehicle did not match that of the recall that is currently in place (bulletin no. 14515b from january 2015).”
NHTSA complaint #11046010, filed 2017-11, 98,000 miles“The truck was sitting parked in the driveway and my neighbor noticed that the lights and wipers came on (truck was not on, no keys were in it, nobody was in it or near it!). Smoke then began to billow out from under the hood and a fire started. My neighbor was able to disconnect the battery and put out the fire. I had the truck towed to a garage where they told me that the fuse panel caught on fire. They called GM and was told there was no recall for the part. Dealing with insurance now.”
NHTSA complaint #10905022, filed 2016-09, 105,000 miles“Engine doesn't start. Rare and intermittent. No clicks or attempt to start, lights are on and go off when key turned to start. Nothing appears to help ie moving drive selector, engaging/releasing e-brake, stepping on brake pedal, opening/closing hood etc wait some unknown period of time, more than 10 minutes and it starts as though nothing ever happened. I've looked into it online enough to know others have similar problems but haven't found a solution. Maybe not be as safety related as is needed but I can think of a few scenarios that could be dangerous. Thanks”
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 28 | 22% |
| 2025 | 26 | 24% |
| 2024 | 43 | 13% |
| 2023 | 63 | 16% |
| 2022 | 140 | 21% |
| 2021 | 113 | 13% |
| 2020 | 117 | 16% |
| 2019 | 191 | 17% |
| 2018 | 104 | 20% |
| 2017 | 123 | 17% |
| 2016 | 119 | 15% |
| 2015 | 165 | 15% |
| 2014 | 341 | 24% |
| 2013 | 11 | 4% |
| 2012 | 21 | 10% |
| 2011 | 27 | 5% |
| 2010 | 21 | 6% |
| 2009 | 43 | 10% |
| 2008 | 91 | 10% |
| 2007 | 81 | 10% |
| 2006 | 48 | 13% |
| 2005 | 189 | 36% |
| 2004 | 267 | 34% |
| 2003 | 195 | 24% |
| 2002 | 20 | 4% |
| 2001 | 23 | 5% |
| 2000 | 20 | 3% |
| 1999 | 25 | 4% |
| 1998 | 23 | 6% |
| 1997 | 28 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
231 complaintsOther or unknown
57 complaintsBody and structure
54 complaintsEngine
36 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsElectronic stability control
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsSeat belts
10 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaintsSteering
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology