2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2009

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2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 repairs by problem area

Engine (35%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (18%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (3%)

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2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (17%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (67%)

< $100 (17%)

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2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

315-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

75000 mi Wheel bearings front. Dealer replaced under warranty. 

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2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

295-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

124000 mi

US $360
replace ball joints 

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2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

315-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

102000 mi

US $250
Front stabilizers needed replacement 

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2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

295-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

149000 mi

US $1100
Replaced upper and lower ball joints on front suspension due to wear. Aligned front end due to parts replacement. 

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2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

295-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

75020 mi

C $331
Power steering cooler rusted out. We see a lot of this. $331 to have this small radiator replaced. It's down in front behind the bumper, but exposed to all the road s---. 

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2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

295-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

158000 mi

US $100
Massively worn out factory shocks that had never been changed. 

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2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Suspension Problems

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