2009 Chevrolet Silverado Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 9%of 76 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 64,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the fuel system of the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado, 9% of the 76 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,000 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.
“Fuel leaking/spraying out of the rear auxiliary fuel tank. I noticed a strong smell of raw gasoline coming from the rear of the vehicle. Upon further inspection I observed the raw fuel was coming out of the fuel module connecting fuel line. The metal fuel line sits in a well of the rear tank and was completely covered with dirt/moisture/raw fuel. The tank was removed and we immediately noticed that the metal portion of the fuel module metal piping was rusted thru and that was where the raw fuel was being sprayed/pooling in the well area. …”
NHTSA complaint #10790208, filed 2015-11, 34,000 miles“On three separate occasions the fuel gauge on my 2009 Silverado read full, when it was actually near empty. The first time was driving through the desert on hwy 395 in california. The outside temperature was over 100 degrees. I knew I had driven too far for the gauge the be correct. There are very few gas stations on that road. The second time it happened was on the same road a year later driving through the desert. I finally realized the problem was the heat, when it happened at my home town in jamul, ca when it was over 100 degrees. The low fuel warning never came on and the gauge said full. …”
NHTSA complaint #10615194, filed 2014-07, 40,000 miles“Purchased used vehicle from dealer (daniels Chevrolet, buick, gmc trucks, inc. Swainsboro, ga) and after sale discovered emission system was disabled and DPF (diesel particulate filter) had been physically removed; probably by previous owner.”
NHTSA complaint #10816648, filed 2015-12, 141,000 miles“Wife drove truck to the store it was raining hard this day. Came out and truck was dead. Jumped the truck and took it home.looked at the battery. Still had factory battery. Replaced the battery. Next morning the truck was dead. Jumped the new battery truck started . Turned truck off /could hear something running in the fuel tank. Found out that there were problems with the fuel module above the spare tire. Called the dealership for the third time. Creg smith auto group. Galion ohio 44833. Could not get the service manager on the phone. Left him a voice mail. Never returned my call. …”
NHTSA complaint #10705849, filed 2015-04, 72,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the engine stalled without warning. The failure recurred numerous times. The contact diagnosed that the fuel system control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 56,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10681669, filed 2015-02, 56,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10113404Feb 8, 2017This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a bump feel or clunk noise at a stop or on launch. Dealer should…
- 10113662May 27, 2015This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel with information on flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) and the usage of E85 fuel in GM vehicles.
- 10113566Feb 20, 2015This informational bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors.
- 10112043Jan 30, 2014This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a an extended crank on cold start, brief rough running on cold start…
- 10112023Jan 23, 2014This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that after refueling the fuel gauge will show empty. Technician may find…
- 10112436Oct 30, 2013This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that some vehicles may have a Service Engine Soon lamp, engine misfire on cylinder 1, 4, 6, or 7…
- 10032393Oct 1, 2013Chevrolet/cadillac/gmc: hybrid driveability or customer concerns of flare, slip, stall at a stop, surge, lack of power, poor fuel economy, reduced ev range/limited electric…
- 10112597Nov 21, 2012This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a buzz or rattle type noise during light acceleration around 1200-2000…
- 10112571Nov 14, 2012This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a bump feel or clunk noise at a stop or on launch. Dealer should…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 6 | 5% |
| 2015 | 2 | 3% |
| 2014 | 5 | 4% |
| 2013 | 3 | 5% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 9 | 12% |
| 2010 | 2 | 3% |
| 2009 | 7 | 9% |
| 2008 | 4 | 2% |
| 2007 | 7 | 4% |
| 2006 | 8 | 4% |
| 2005 | 17 | 5% |
| 2004 | 22 | 4% |
| 2003 | 26 | 4% |
| 2002 | 23 | 3% |
| 2001 | 48 | 5% |
| 2000 | 80 | 6% |
| 1999 | 37 | 2% |
| 1998 | 12 | 4% |
| 1997 | 24 | 9% |
| 1996 | 14 | 8% |
| 1995 | 6 | 2% |
| 1994 | 11 | 5% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 3 | 8% |
| 1989 | 3 | 14% |
| 1988 | 2 | 13% |
| 1984 | 1 | 20% |
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 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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