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 electrical repair cost distribution

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$1000 - $2499 (0%)

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$100 - $499 (50%)

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2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Engine not specified

43000 mi

US $63
The rear driverside window quit working. Tested fuses, they were fine. Assumed rear window regulator was bad, replaced with genuine GM part from employee parts warehouse. Problem is still existing. 
43300 mi

US $1
The driver side rear crew cab window would not operate. The issue was that the electrical wire harness the runs from the inside of the vehicle to the inside of the door was cut in half (assumably due to the door extending beyond 90 degrees) 

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2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

295-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

121000 mi

US $180
Replaced one malfunctioning TPMS in right rear tire. 

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2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 5.5ft bed

315-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

40000 mi

US $200
automatic door lock motor failed in front pass door and 5 months later in left rear door. 
48000 mi

US $150
left rear door lock interment 

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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

15000 mi Tire pressure sensor fail after a trip to repair shop to rotate the tires. 
39000 mi

US $160
Check engine light went on. They told me it was a loose gas cap - it isn't, there is a charging problem. CEL code for charging system problem, voltmeter fluctuating erratically, battery going dead repeatedly. I immediately traded the truck in. 

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2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

295-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

93000 mi

US $30
Cruise control stopped working. Replaced brake switch. Fixed problem 
17560 mi Front passenger door lock mechanism had to be replaced. Door had to be locked & unblocked manually.  

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2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed

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

23050 mi

US $250
Slow cranking in very cold weather. Battery rapid self discharge. Replaced battery 

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2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Electrical Problems

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