CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2009 Silverado has no defect trends, which is a very good sign now that it's more than a few years old.
A couple model years back, the 2007 Silverado has an oil consumption defect at low mileage (~50k miles) — so far there's only a very few reports of the same problem with the 2009 Silverado.
The 2009 Silverado received poor side impact ratings on models not equipped with the optional side air bags.
The Chevrolet dealer analyzed the engine noise and thought it was the AC compressor bearing - after cutting the belt driving this compressor the noise remained. The next diagnosis from the Chevy dealer was that it might be a camshaft problem serious enough to warrant replacement of engine - their estimate was $8500 to replace. Another mechanic looked at the engine and agreed that the camshaft was making the noise - the estimate to replace the camshaft was $3100. After disassembly of the engine, he found that the camshaft had bowed and wore down the bearings enough to put metal shavings in the engine. He replaced the engine with a re-manufactured engine for a cost of approximately $6500 (parts and labor). My biggest complaint is that I had a 7 year , 100,000 mile warranty on this truck that expired in June, 2016 and the Chevrolet dealer would not consider sharing the cost of replacement. The 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 5.3L crew cab truck is now running great - no thanks to the Chevy dealer!
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The Chevrolet dealer analyzed the engine noise and thought it was the AC compressor bearing - after cutting the belt driving this compressor the noise remained. The next diagnosis from the Chevy dealer was that it might be a camshaft problem serious enough to warrant replacement of engine - their estimate was $8500 to replace. Another mechanic looked at the engine and agreed that the camshaft was making the noise - the estimate to replace the camshaft was $3100. After disassembly of the engine, he found that the camshaft had bowed and wore down the bearings enough to put metal shavings in the engine. He replaced the engine with a re-manufactured engine for a cost of approximately $6500 (parts and labor). My biggest complaint is that I had a 7 year , 100,000 mile warranty on this truck that expired in June, 2016 and the Chevrolet dealer would not consider sharing the cost of replacement. The 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 5.3L crew cab truck is now running great - no thanks to the Chevy dealer!
- Steven R., Pickerington, OH, US