2009 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 10%of 61 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 123,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the body and structure of the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 10% of the 61 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 123,000 miles.
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.
“The chrome plating is peeling off the drivers interior door handle that has created a sharp surface and has already cut my wife's hand. Upon researching the issue further it was found there is a service bulletin directly related to this exact issue. The problem is the bulletin is only referencing 2007 model year's specifically. The bulletin was released in july/august of 2010 so many years from 2007 ' 2009 were affected by this defect. …”
NHTSA complaint #11030151, filed 2017-09, 98,800 miles“Dash around the air bag and in front of instrument cluster started cracking shortly after warrantee was out. I contacted Chevrolet and they said it was because of the sun. I told them I bought it in florida and I'm sure the sun doesn't shine there. What am I suppose to do keep it in the garage and never take it out. They offer me 100.00 towards the repair. That was an insult to a clear manufactures defect. The plastic upon a collision could become a flying projectile that could cause serious injury.”
NHTSA complaint #11326657, filed 2020-05“I purchased some after-market nerf/step bars to fit my new 2009 Chevrolet silverado 2500hd crew cab pickup. The steps were installed on friday 06/04/2010 according to the manufacturers instructions. The steps were made by dee zee inc. Of des moines, ia and the model number of the product is 17053c. On 06/06/2010 at approximately 2230 hours, my wife was placing a two year old child into her child safety seat while standing on the plastic step area of the step bar. The plastic step area broke from the metal step bar, causing my wife to fall to the ground. …”
NHTSA complaint #10335365, filed 2010-06Related service bulletins
- 10250244Jan 18, 2024This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 10235561Apr 4, 2023This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 10213768Jan 27, 2022This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on Damaged, Disassembled or Improperly Packaged Turbochargers Returned to Warranty Part Center.
- 10197294May 12, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 10% |
| 2024 | 3 | 2% |
| 2023 | 2 | 4% |
| 2022 | 6 | 6% |
| 2021 | 4 | 4% |
| 2020 | 6 | 6% |
| 2019 | 3 | 4% |
| 2017 | 4 | 7% |
| 2016 | 5 | 4% |
| 2015 | 6 | 3% |
| 2014 | 1 | 3% |
| 2013 | 7 | 14% |
| 2012 | 4 | 8% |
| 2011 | 6 | 6% |
| 2010 | 4 | 19% |
| 2009 | 6 | 10% |
| 2008 | 19 | 10% |
| 2007 | 14 | 7% |
| 2006 | 8 | 4% |
| 2005 | 5 | 2% |
| 2004 | 4 | 1% |
| 2003 | 15 | 3% |
| 2002 | 10 | 3% |
| 2001 | 13 | 3% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 6 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
24 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsBrakes
5 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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