2009 Chevrolet Silverado Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 76 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 49,700miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado, 3% of the 76 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,700 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.
“Several times while driving at various speeds the stability control warning light would flash, the door locks would cycle and the gauges would stop working. After a few seconds the warning light would go off and the truck would return to normal. I took the vehicle to the dealer and I was informed that both battery cables had high resistance and needed to be replaced. It is ridiculous that battery cables need to be replaced at 62000 miles. The service adviser made a comment that this was a common problem but it usually happens while the vehicle is still under warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10588767, filed 2014-05, 62,000 miles“While driving 60mph on a highway, the truck suddenly lurched and two warnings came on the dash; service stabilitrac and service traction control. The truck also operated under reduced power and I had no control over the accelerator. Going up hills was an adventure. This is a serious safety hazard for this to happen while driving at anytime anywhere. Did extensive research online, and found this is a common problem with GM stabilitrac. Brought truck to dealer for repair and they said this is the first one they had seen with this condition. Truck had 37,400 miles. …”
NHTSA complaint #10396540, filed 2011-04, 37,400 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10037626Nov 1, 2014Gm: there is unwanted stability action or stability light on. This can be caused by the suspension being modified. *rm updated 6/18/12. *pe models 2007-13 all escalade…
- 10047479Sep 1, 2012Gmc/chevrolet/cadillac: instrument panel messages regarding stabilitrak message, traction control message, service brake system message, is off and gauges, in various modules low…
Electronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 4 | 3% |
| 2016 | 1 | 20% |
| 2015 | 3 | 4% |
| 2014 | 5 | 4% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 4 | 5% |
| 2010 | 3 | 5% |
| 2009 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 | 3 | 2% |
| 2007 | 4 | 2% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado
17 complaintsAir bags
16 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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