2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Consumer Reviews

Nice Truck - Poor Reliability

Written by: envelopo on 11/02/2009

Vehicle

2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT 4dr Extended Cab 4WD 8 ft. LB (5.3L 8cyl 4A)

Review

After returning to the dealer 7 times for issues ranging from a door rattle they did not fix, various squeaks, engine oil usage, a bad torque converter and electrical issues, I traded the truck in on a 2010 Tundra. A pity really, since the silverado is overall a nice truck with great features and really the best looks of any out there. Wish it would have worked out for me but I need my truck for work and cannot afford to be hanging around a the dealership waiting for repairs to a brand new truck.

Favorite Features

Styling, power, handling, seats, features

Suggested Improvements

Improve build quality, loose or adjust the variable displacement, upcontent the truck with better components like the 9.5" rear end, better transmission, better quality upholstery, etc. everything seems value engineered.

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Silverado cloth interior stinks

Written by: ms on 10/30/2009

Vehicle

2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.8 ft. SB (4.8L 8cyl 4A)

Review

Having 19 pickups since 1989 as a sales rep on the road, my new 2009 silverado with cloth stinks< I am in and out a lot, one hour out and one hour in the cold north plains states. I've had leather, cloth heated seats and tons of miles in both. This new 09 cloth is terrible for stains, lint. You must use a lint roller every week to keep it even half presentable. 3300 miles on this one look worse than my last Chevy with 170,000 miles! 6 chevys in the family and this will be my last if they don't admit they have a problem, which they have but only come up with a self admitted $2400 cloth replacement kit that will do the same thing.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

Just tell me your new cloth stinks and I'll but leather.

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Good truck

Written by: Chris G on 10/29/2009

Vehicle

2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 4dr Crew Cab 5.8 ft. SB (5.3L 8cyl 6A)

Review

Upgraded from an 08 2LT Silverado into this 09 LTZ and love it! My truck currently has 9,000 miles and have had no problems whatsoever. The only thing i am a little mad about is this truck rattles alot when going over bumps which my 08 didn't. Maybe it was built on a friday?

Favorite Features

XM radio, seat heaters, remote start, locking tailgate, 6 speed auto.

Suggested Improvements

more consistent build quality

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Just breaking it in...

Written by: jmdc648 on 10/27/2009

Vehicle

2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT 4dr Extended Cab 4WD 8 ft. LB (5.3L 8cyl 4A)

Review

I traded my 2004 Chevrolet Silverado Z- 71 due to poor transmission and rear end issues. I love the way it drives. It is a very smooth and quite ride and extremely comfortable. The interior is nicely designed. The exterior is sharp and no doubt turns heads when it passes by.

Favorite Features

I love the 20 inch rims and its interior design. I like the rear back up sensors, XM Radio, and OnStar system.

Suggested Improvements

I have to make an appointment to have the passenger side mirror replaced. The mirror will not fold in or adjust when selected.

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Love my Chevy

Written by: M.C.Sauerbrey on 10/27/2009

Vehicle

2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 4dr Extended Cab 6.5 ft. SB (5.3L 8cyl 4A)

Review

I am a salesman and drive 45000 miles per year. I bought the truck because our company trucks are chevys and last over 200000 miles. This truck has the 5.3 v8 and the 6 spd trans. 2WD. I am getting 22-23.5 mpg on the hwy at 70- 75mph. In town around 18.5-20mpg. I traded a 4cyl GMC Canyon that didn't do any better on the hwy and it could not pull anything.This truck is fun to drive and very comfortable. So far I have over 8000 miles on it.

Favorite Features

Power everything! MPG, stereo, driveability,and quiet inside. traction control on 2wd.

Suggested Improvements

Chrome fender trim. Step bars standard. I added them later.

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Bad sheet metal

Written by: Mark on 10/18/2009

Vehicle

2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT 4dr Extended Cab 8 ft. LB (5.3L 8cyl 4A)

Review

Bought truck October 06 2009 notice ripples around fender walls.Took back to dealership. Would not do anything said it was GM'S fault called them up and they would not do anything also.Just want to let you chevy truck guys or gals know to check out around fender walls for ripples before you buy.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

Put fender trim around wheel wells to cover up Factory defects.

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2009 2door WT long box with 4.3

Written by: thatguy on 10/11/2009

Vehicle

2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Work Truck 2dr Regular Cab 4WD 8 ft. LB (4.3L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I have my own business and to be honest looking at all the other trucks i would buy the same truck again. No matter what i do to it it keeps on going, whether its in a farmers field or hauling a trailer. No matter what it is it will do it with ease and comfort and that is what a work truck should be. I have a 2009 F250 and a 2008 dodge 2500 and even with the 4.3L I still take it over my 6.0L powerstroke diesel and 6.7L cummins because it is just so nice to drive no matter what is in the back or what you are pulling. That i what a work truck should do.

Favorite Features

the pure ride comfort is second to none as stated previously

Suggested Improvements

On my 4.3L, try to improve fuel economy and try to make it easier to find a ext cab long box

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Good Truck, but...

Written by: Mike on 10/01/2009

Vehicle

2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT 4dr Extended Cab 6.5 ft. SB (4.8L 8cyl 4A)

Review

Bought in Feb 09. With 29 miles on it, it started having extended start problems. After 4 months and 5 trips to repair, they finally realized the fuel injectors were leaking and replaced all eight; seemed to fix the problem. Other than that very nice truck. Could be a little plusher inside and provide more storage, particularly in the rear seat area. Drives as good or better than my 09 Honda Pilot. Fuel economy not great, but hoping to improve. The brakes squeal quite a bit, but only after sitting for a day or two.

Favorite Features

Drive: very smooth and quiet. Transmission shifts are outstanding. XM radio.

Suggested Improvements

Improve fuel economy. A/C goes from re- circulate back to drawing outside air upon re-start. Improved storage in rear seat area, provides zero storage. If you try to put items under the seat, beware when you open the back door, as items will shift and fall out.

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Just Got it..

Written by: Joe on 09/28/2009

Vehicle

2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.8 ft. SB (4.8L 8cyl 4A)

Review

Just bought my 2009 Silverado and I have enjoyed it a lot so far. I had a Sierra previous to this truck and this truck is very quiet compared to my old one and this one even rides smoother. I am happy with the truck and hope it is as reliable as my old GM product.

Favorite Features

Love the towing power, like the bucket seats with center console.

Suggested Improvements

When you buy a truck over $35000 you should get step up bars and also bed liner standard. Warranty is not the greatest should be longer on all ends.

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Z71, 6 Speed Auto, Cheap(er)

Written by: zjones on 09/02/2009

Vehicle

2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.8 ft. SB (5.3L 8cyl 6A)

Review

Way better than my 2007 Classic 5.3 Silverado was. Smoother faster stronger more options better gas mileage. AFM works just fine. The 6 speed automatic is about 8 years late but now that it's here it was worth the wait. It's a much better unit than the old 4 speed. Frame much stronger, bed is mounted right up next to the cab now and when you jam your 4 wheeler in there it won't bend the top of the bed anymore. It drives WAY better than the old ones...I had to zig zag at 70 mph to miss a stupid deer and the rollover and brake system work well. The new dual zone climate control actually works now too. 13000 miles in 3 months because I love to drive it.

Favorite Features

Heated Leather, Auto All Wheel Drive, that Wonderful 6 Speed Automatic and it's Manners, The Whole Truck Really...Lots of Details. VERY Quiet on the Hiway even at 85 MPH. Fuel Economy...I have got around 21 MPG running 70 a couple times.

Suggested Improvements

VVT for the 5.3 which Chev just announced but they will kill it by also putting in 3:08 gears to try to up the gas mileage...mistake I think. Mine has the 3:42 gears and I wouldn't want them any taller in the hills towing.

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