On thursdsy, april 27, 2017, I parked my 2009 chevy silverado at home in my driveway after work and shut it off for the night. It was stationary at that point. I did not restart it or move it for the remainder of the day/evening. The next morning, the engine would not start. It sounded like it was going to start, but to no avail after several tries. I determined it was not getting fuel. I called a local auto repair tech who diagnosed it on site, to be a faulty chassis electronic control module, which sends fuel to the fuel pump. Upon researching the problem, I found a recall bulletin / product safety recall #14515b issued january 2015. It clearly states that the 2007-2013 chevrolet silverado (along with many other makes/models/years) may have a chassis electronic module could have internal contamination (water, build-up causing wire and bolt corrosion). I believe this to be the case for my vehicle. According to the bulletin, the unsafe factor is that the "vehicle could stall while in motion and increase the risk of a vehicle crash." www-odi.the federal safety agency.dot.gov/acms/cs/jaxrs/download/doc/ucm472842/rcrit-14v614-0055.pdf I am the third owner so I did not receive a recall notice directly. I purchased this vehicle may 24, 2016.
2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 fuel system complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet silverado 1500. When the contact attempted to start the vehicle, all the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact's uncle checked the vehicle and determined that the engine failed to receive fuel. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 84,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving 40 MPH, the vehicle experienced hesitation, a loss of power, and stalling. Also, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump module was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle restarted after numerous attempts. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the fuel system control module was replaced. The vehicle was also taken to the dealer, who reprogrammed the PCM software. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 104,000.
Was just leaving funeral and started vehicle then service traction control, service stabilitrak, traction control off, stabilitrak off, loss of control noticed displayed. Tried to drive but experienced bucking and drastic power loss. Took to dealer who said failure was due to faulty throttle position sensor - a problem he indicated was recurring for that vehicle. Luckily he serviced under vehicle warranty. But disappointing to see at less than 40,000 miles.
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