2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

36Engine complaints

8.1%Of all 444 complaints

#5Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS229 · 51.6%

Unspecified / other56 · 12.6%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM43 · 9.7%

STRUCTURE:BODY42 · 9.5%

ENGINE36 · 8.1%

Share of the 444 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 overview page.

What owners report

“THE AFM (LIFTERS) AND CAMSHAFT ALL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO OIL CONSUMPTION ISSUES. THE TRUCK STARTED TO MAKE A KNOCKING SOUND SO I…”NHTSA complaint 10883962 — filed 07/11/2016

“TRUCK HAD BEEN SITTING OVERNIGHT. WOKE UP TO 3RD BRAKE LIGHT ON. OPENED CAB DOOR, SMELLED LIKE SMOKE AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, WOULD NOT…”NHTSA complaint 10873303 — filed 06/08/2016

“OIL RELIEVE VALVE STUCK SHUT NOT LETTING PRESSURE CRANK VALVE TO OPERATE AND FOULING NUMBER ONE CYLINDER IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET CAUSING STABILITY…”NHTSA complaint 10870408 — filed 05/23/2016

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have engine problems?

Engine is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: 36 of 444 complaints on file (8.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have in total?

444 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 9 involved a crash, 6 involved a fire, 3 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.