Chevrolet Silverado 3500 2009
Model Silverado 3500 made in 2009 by Chevrolet got 10 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 30 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, electrical system and service brakes, hydraulic. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, digital instrument panel and electrical system. There was one recall concerning electrical system .
Model 2009
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V240000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 1365070 | 06/11/2010 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/04/2010 | 06/04/2010 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Gm is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 buick, lucerne; cadillac dts; hummer h2; model year 2008-2009 buick enclave; cadillac cts; model year 2007-2009 cadillac escalade, escalade esv, escalade ext; chevrolet avalanche, silverado, suburban, tahoe; gmc acadia, sierra, yukon, yukon xl; saturn outlook; and model year 2009 chevrolet traverse vehicles equipped with a heated washer fluid system (hwfs). a recall was implemented in 2008 to add a fuse to the control circuit harness to address the potential consequences of a printed circuit board (pcb) electrical short. however, there have been new reports of thermal incidents on hwfs modules after this improvement was installed. these incidents resulted from a new failure mode attributed to the device's thermal protection feature. the significance varies from minor distortion to considerable melting of the plastic around the hwfs fluid chamber. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | It is possible for the heated washer module to ignite and a fire may occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will permanently disable and remove the heated washer fluid module. an updated page for the owner manual will be provided and inserted in the owner manual to document that the feature has been permanently disabled and removed from the vehicle. the safety recall is expected to begin on or before june 11, 2010. owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, saturn at 1-800-972-8876, gmc at 1-866-996-9463 and hummer at 1-800-732-5493 or at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| SB-08-06-03-006A | 02/01/2009 | 10028753 | General motors: engine running with key off, continuous run; sensing diagnostic module (sdm), no communication, service air bag light illuminated (install diode to solenoid/relay). *pe | 05/22/2009 | |
| DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL | |||||
| PIE-0115 | 09/01/2010 | 10036184 | Gmc/chevrolet: engineering information-malfunction indicator lamp (mil). check engine light on, change fuel filter/engine power is reduced message displayed on dic, dtc p0087 set. engineering attempting to determine root cause of the low f | 03/11/2011 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| CSP-10414 | 01/01/2012 | 10043504 | Gmc/chevrolet: see docuemtn search button for owner letter. auxiliary battery feed may cause fusible link to melt and open circuit to prevent damage or fire in wiring harness, due to electrical over load. *pe | 04/06/2012 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| PIE-0115 | 09/01/2010 | 10036184 | Gmc/chevrolet: engineering information-malfunction indicator lamp (mil). check engine light on, change fuel filter/engine power is reduced message displayed on dic, dtc p0087 set. engineering attempting to determine root cause of the low f | 03/11/2011 | |
| SB-08-06-04-054A | 01/01/2010 | 10034364 | Chevrolet/gmc: snow or ice ingestion into air cleaner element, malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated, engine power is reduced message displayed, dtc p0101 set (perform repair as outlined). *pe | 11/08/2010 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||||
| SB-08-06-04-054A | 01/01/2010 | 10034364 | Chevrolet/gmc: snow or ice ingestion into air cleaner element, malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated, engine power is reduced message displayed, dtc p0101 set (perform repair as outlined). *pe | 11/08/2010 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||||
| PIE-0115 | 09/01/2010 | 10036184 | Gmc/chevrolet: engineering information-malfunction indicator lamp (mil). check engine light on, change fuel filter/engine power is reduced message displayed on dic, dtc p0087 set. engineering attempting to determine root cause of the low f | 03/11/2011 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - AUXILLARY TANK - SELECTOR DEVICES | |||||
| PIT-4749 | 11/01/2008 | 10028485 | General motors: the fuel gauge being inaccurate and the ses mil illuminated. could be caused by the rear tank sender float arm contacting the side of the fuel tank or fuel filler spud inside the tank. (chassis cab) *pe | 05/05/2009 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| PIT-4364A | 06/01/2008 | PIT-4364B | 10026794 | Gmc: ses mil with dtc p1682. if normal diagnostic does not lead to correction, this concern could be caused by the rear fuel tank sender assembly being mispositioned. it could give an improper fuel level reading to the ecm. *pe | 12/17/2008 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - MOUNTING | |||||
| PIT-4364A | 06/01/2008 | PIT-4364B | 10026794 | Gmc: ses mil with dtc p1682. if normal diagnostic does not lead to correction, this concern could be caused by the rear fuel tank sender assembly being mispositioned. it could give an improper fuel level reading to the ecm. *pe | 12/17/2008 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||||
| PIT-4749 | 11/01/2008 | 10028485 | General motors: the fuel gauge being inaccurate and the ses mil illuminated. could be caused by the rear tank sender float arm contacting the side of the fuel tank or fuel filler spud inside the tank. (chassis cab) *pe | 05/05/2009 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| PIT-4364A | 06/01/2008 | PIT-4364B | 10026794 | Gmc: ses mil with dtc p1682. if normal diagnostic does not lead to correction, this concern could be caused by the rear fuel tank sender assembly being mispositioned. it could give an improper fuel level reading to the ecm. *pe | 12/17/2008 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLING/CHARGING | |||||
| PIT-4364A | 06/01/2008 | PIT-4364B | 10026794 | Gmc: ses mil with dtc p1682. if normal diagnostic does not lead to correction, this concern could be caused by the rear fuel tank sender assembly being mispositioned. it could give an improper fuel level reading to the ecm. *pe | 12/17/2008 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - MOUNTING | |||||
| PIT-4364A | 06/01/2008 | PIT-4364B | 10026794 | Gmc: ses mil with dtc p1682. if normal diagnostic does not lead to correction, this concern could be caused by the rear fuel tank sender assembly being mispositioned. it could give an improper fuel level reading to the ecm. *pe | 12/17/2008 |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| SB-080730049B | 04/01/2011 | 10038984 | Gm: some vehicles may have transmission fluid leaking from the coolant lines in cold temperatures. *rm | 06/30/2011 | |
| SB-080730049B | 04/01/2011 | 10038984 | Gm: | 06/30/2011 | |
| PIP-4395 | 08/01/2008 | 10026149 | Gmc: flare and or harsh 2-3 shifts. this condition may be caused by leaking 1-2-3-4 and 3-5-r clutch fluid seal rings (230). models cadillacs, chevrolets, gmc, hummers, pontiacs. equipped with 6l80 (rpo myc) or 6l90 (rpo myd) automati | 10/02/2008 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| SB-08-06-03-006A | 02/01/2009 | 10028753 | General motors: engine running with key off, continuous run; sensing diagnostic module (sdm), no communication, service air bag light illuminated (install diode to solenoid/relay). *pe | 05/22/2009 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||||
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Ready | 05/11/2011 | |
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm | 05/11/2011 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||||
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm | 05/11/2011 | |
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Ready | 05/11/2011 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - PADS | |||||
| PIT-4826A | 10/01/2010 | 10037129 | Ready | 05/09/2011 | |
| PIT-4826A | 10/01/2010 | 10037129 | Gm: during brake inspections there have been some hairline cracks on the brake pads. *rm | 05/09/2011 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||||
| PIT-4826A | 10/01/2010 | 10037129 | Ready | 05/09/2011 | |
| PIT-4826A | 10/01/2010 | 10037129 | Gm: during brake inspections there have been some hairline cracks on the brake pads. *rm | 05/09/2011 | |
| STEERING | |||||
| 05-02-32-008D | 06/01/2012 | 10044941 | General motors: diagnosing power steering concerns. in rare cases, customers may comment on a lack of steering assist when stopped or during parking lot type of maneuvers. *js | 08/06/2012 | |
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||||
| PIT-3749D | 11/01/2010 | 10037570 | Gm: on some truck models there is some frame corrosion. *rm | 05/25/2011 | |
| PIT-3749D | 11/01/2010 | 10037570 | Ready | 05/25/2011 | |
| TIRES | |||||
| 05-02-32-008D | 06/01/2012 | 10044941 | General motors: diagnosing power steering concerns. in rare cases, customers may comment on a lack of steering assist when stopped or during parking lot type of maneuvers. *js | 08/06/2012 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 10/09/2012 | 1 | ||
| Railroad hyrail vehicle equipped, after market, with hyrail wheel assemblies which allow the vehicle to operate on railroad tracks. once hyrail (flanged) wheels are retracted, the vehicle is operated over the highways and public roads like any other vehicle. on 10/9/12 near fairview, paa railroad employee was operating vehicle on the railroad tracks when it struck a standing equipment at approx. 15 mph. airbags did not deploy. concern is that the installation of hyrail wheel assemblies might be impacting the airbag sensor. the hyrail wheel assemblies extend approx. one foot of steel framework ahead of the front and rear bumpers. the placement of these assemblies might inadvertently be affecting airbag deployment in crashes on the railroad track and on public roads. *tr | |||
| 10/09/2012 | |||
| Railroad hyrail vehicle equipped, after market, with hyrail wheel assemblies which allow the vehicle to operate on railroad tracks. once hyrail (flanged) wheels are retracted, the vehicle is operated over the highways and public roads like any other vehicle. on 10/9/12 near fairview, paa railroad employee was operating vehicle on the railroad tracks when it struck a standing equipment at approx. 15 mph. airbags did not deploy. concern is that the installation of hyrail wheel assemblies might be impacting the airbag sensor. the hyrail wheel assemblies extend approx. one foot of steel framework ahead of the front and rear bumpers. the placement of these assemblies might inadvertently be affecting airbag deployment in crashes on the railroad track and on public roads. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 10/12/2010 | 6100 | ||
| 2009 chevrolet silverado truck had a fire in the dash board on the passenger side while the truck was parked and in the off position. the fire was on the top section of the dash over the passenger airbag area. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 05/16/2010 | 6000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet silverado 3500. the contact stated the brakes were very spongy when he depressed them and they extended to the floor. he had to apply extreme pressure before he could stop the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed him that the brakes were functioning normally and he had to use more pressure when depressing them. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 6,600. | |||
| 05/16/2010 | 6000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet silverado 3500. the contact stated the brakes are very spongy when he depresses the brake, they go all the way to the floor and he has to press extra hard before he can stop the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed him the brake was normal and he has to put a little extra pressure when depressing the brake. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 6,600....mw | |||