2009 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 8%of 61 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 92,135miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 8% of the 61 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 92,135 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Traveling at about 45 MPH with about 3 to 4 car lengths between us, traffic immediately and abruptly stopped. I stomped on the brake pedal only to find it hard and rigid with little response. The truck slowed but would not stop. I rear ended the car in front of me. Resulting in substantial damage to my truck as well as the other car, also a ticket for me. The truck didn't slide, jerk or anything, just gradually slowed till impact. I drive a tractor-trailer that has better braking response.”
NHTSA complaint #10556899, filed 2013-12, 248,000 miles“i have a 2009 Chevy 2500 HD and my ABS, Stable Trac and air bag lights resently went on and i all the sudden lost brake power and found out that the Abs module and Harness were melted really bad. i have not reported it to anyone yet i dont know how to go about it .”
NHTSA complaint #11516137, filed 2023-04“The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet SILVERADO 2500. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed, but the brakes failed to operate. The service trailer brakes warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ABS control module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 148,000. The VIN was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10907567, filed 2016-09, 148,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10242252Aug 18, 2023This technical bulletin provides information and a solution to a condition of Brake Pedal Moves or Self Applies at Full Turns.
- 10226382Oct 18, 2022This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its…
- 10222777Sep 16, 2022This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10213760Jan 10, 2022This service bulletin provides information for tire pressure monitoring (TPM) system concerns.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 31% |
| 2024 | 39 | 27% |
| 2023 | 3 | 6% |
| 2022 | 12 | 12% |
| 2021 | 12 | 13% |
| 2020 | 20 | 18% |
| 2019 | 6 | 8% |
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 5 | 9% |
| 2016 | 14 | 11% |
| 2015 | 37 | 21% |
| 2014 | 2 | 5% |
| 2013 | 9 | 18% |
| 2012 | 2 | 4% |
| 2010 | 1 | 5% |
| 2009 | 5 | 8% |
| 2008 | 5 | 3% |
| 2007 | 23 | 11% |
| 2006 | 71 | 40% |
| 2005 | 72 | 27% |
| 2004 | 168 | 46% |
| 2003 | 247 | 55% |
| 2002 | 212 | 60% |
| 2001 | 181 | 47% |
| 2000 | 78 | 59% |
| 1999 | 47 | 58% |
| 1998 | 32 | 44% |
| 1997 | 24 | 38% |
Other parts of the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
24 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
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.
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