2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Suspension Problems

Recently while up on the hoist the technician said the frame rust was very severe and the truck was in danger of buckling. Should it be so bad at 114,000?

NHTSA ID

11595233

Incident

Jun 6, 2024

Fuel system leak at fuel pump due to corrosion. Found raw gas leaking out from under vehicle while vehicle in operation. Upon further investigation, found metal supply and return lines severely corroded and leaking. Repaired with new pump. While being repaired, noted severe corrosion on frame and cross members to include upper shock mounts and spare tire mount. Holes in frame were noted.

NHTSA ID

11491344

Incident

Oct 28, 2022

The contact owns a 2009Chevrolet Silverado LD. The contact stated that he purchased his vehicle 2 months ago and when driving his vehicle at approximately 10 MPH, pulling off from a red traffic light, his vehicle's tailpipe had fallen off. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated at the time, nor an indication that something was wrong with his vehicle. The contact stated that he then took his vehicle to the dealer who advised him of a third party who could look at his vehicle and make the proper diagnoses, however, he would have to pay out of pocket. The contact stated he was unable to have the third party look at his vehicle, so he was able to fix the vehicle himself. The contact stated that shortly after he fixed the failure on his vehicle he went to start the vehicle with the remote start but the vehicle would not turn on. The contact stated the check engine warning light did illuminate at that time. The contact stated that he then manually started his vehicle and drove it to the dealer where it remains. The contact stated he was then advised by the dealer that his engine was bad amongst several other components. The contact has not contacted the manufacturer at this time. The failure mileage was 208,000.

NHTSA ID

11444618

Incident

Nov 1, 2021

INCREDIBLE AMOUNT OF FRAME RUST. VEHICLE ONLY HAS 22500 MILES BUT HAS EXTENSIVE FRAME RUST AND FRONT SWAY BAR FRAME SEPARATION. ALSO HEAVILY RUSTED BRAKE LINES. I HAVE ALREADY REPLACED TRANSMISSION SHIFTER PAWL AND TRANSMISSION COOLING LINES. I SEE WIDELY POSTED OCCURRENCE ON YOUTUBE & SOCIAL MEDIA. I DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY GM IS GETTING A PASS ON THESE HORRIBLE PRODUCT ISSUES. NO LISTED RECALLS ON SITE.

NHTSA ID

11376105

Incident

Nov 1, 2020

I WAS DRIVING ABOUT TO GET ON THE HIGHWAY AS I CAME TO ON RAMP I HEARD A NOISE AS CONTINUED SEEMED TO GET LOUDER SO I PULLED OVER AND HAD IT TOWED APPROX 70-80K MILES, REPLACED WHEEL BEARINGS SIDES. CONTINUOUS MULTIPLE MISFIRE, DRIVING VEHICLE STARTS TO SHAKE LOSS OF POWER... CALLAPS/ FROZEN LIFTER(S) WITH ONLY 110K, TAIL GATE LATCH HAVE TO BUNGEE TO KEEP CLOSED, TRANSMISSION REPLACED BEFORE RECOMMENDED FACTORY TANSMISSION/ TRANSFER CASE CHANGE... PROBLEMS RANGED FROM APPROX 2013 TO PRESENT. NOW DEALING WITH LIFTER(S)...

NHTSA ID

11183356

Incident

Feb 14, 2019

Mileage

110,000 mi

MEGA FUSE AFTER PURCHASING MY VEHICLE, I STARTED HAVING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE INSTRUMENTS AND HEADLIGHTS GOING HAYWIRE. I HAD TO PULL OVER AND WHEN I PUT MY TRUCK IN PARK THE ENGINE WOULD DIE. I WOULD HAVE TO PULL ON THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. AFTER CHANGING OUT THE FACTORY MEGA FUSE THE ISSUE WENT AWAY. BALL BEARING ISSUE: THE BALL BEARING ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE HAS GONE OUT TWICE IN OVER A ONE YEAR PERIOD. I USE MY VEHICLE FOR NORMAL TRANSPORTATION WORK/HOME. I AM HAVING TO HAVE THE BEARING CHANGED AGAIN. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE.

NHTSA ID

10870837

Incident

Apr 15, 2013

Mileage

45,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT TURN, A LOUD METAL POPPING NOISE WAS HEARD OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND NOTICED THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE LEAF SPRING WAS FRACTURED AND REMAINED CONNECTED TO THE ASSEMBLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE LEAF SPRINGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 41,800 UPDATED 06/14/16*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE MIDDLE LEAF SPRING ON THE PASSENGER SIDE BROKE, TURNED SIDE WAYS AND DAMAGED THE TIRE. UPDATED 06/20/16.*JB

NHTSA ID

10861644

Incident

Apr 7, 2016

Mileage

41,800 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, A LOUD METAL TO METAL DRAGGING NOISE WAS HEARD FROM OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND NOTICED THAT THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE LEAF SPRING WAS FRACTURED AND REMAINED CONNECTED TO THE ASSEMBLY. THE SHARP EDGE OF THE LEAF SPRING CAUSED NUMEROUS CUTS TO THE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

NHTSA ID

10583879

Incident

Mar 28, 2014

Mileage

48,000 mi