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2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 consumer reviews

$19,375–$22,915 MSRP range
side view of 2009 Silverado 1500 Chevrolet
(85 reviews)
72% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.4
  • Interior 4.2
  • Performance 4.2
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.3
  • Reliability 4.0
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09 Silverado was a money pit

My 09 Silverado was a constant problem from the get go. Owned it 3.5 years for 45k miles and in that time the ecm and pcm were replaced, both lower and upper balljoints, all door locks failed, upper glove box handle broke, center console broke, transfer case seal leaked transfer case clutches themselves were out, broke 2 CV axles, the windshield cracked from extreme heat apparently and all my airbag sensors failed. Total junk. I never even hauled a single thing in it it was practically a car and it kept falling apart.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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love the color of this truck

This truck is a crew cab in the color I was really looking for, and had low miles which I was also looking for. The price was about 2000 below KKB which was another factor in my decision to purchase this truck.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Very Reliable

Chevy tough! I have hauled countless items with my Silverado and it never lets me down! It has been the most dependable car I have ever owned.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Towing
  • Does recommend this car
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Disappointed

For a low milage truck, 67,000 miles, a lot of problems. Transmission rebuild, TPMS sensors, left mirror/door lock switch, front struts/springs. Rear shocks. Seat fabric water marks easily. Fuel milage 17 to 18 mpg. 4.8 litre. Like the looks and ride comfort.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does not recommend this car
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Solid truck with great handling.

Great carrying capacity and and towing ability. Handles great on the road with plenty of power. Sharp appearance and color. Spare tire storage and retrieval is really great.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Love it!

Great truck. Well taken care of. Body could have used a little more bling but overall, nice. This is my second Silverado. Would certainly buy it again.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Best used vehicle I've ever owned!

Looked at several Silverados and boy was I very lucky to get this truck. Rides great and it can be a beast if need be!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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looking for months

This truck was what we were looking for for several months. Love it!! The first time I went to Cars.com I found this truck. It was a great help! thank you Cars.com!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Smooth big truck

Bought it brand new, expecting to drive it until the wheels fell off. Then Life changed and we now are in need of a minivan. Super low miles, excellent condition

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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2009 Z1 P/U Truck with great style and power.

Truck is a great buy. It has 118,000 miles and still looks and runs like new. Z71 package is awesome. Had Fords and this is just a more solid truck.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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