2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Jun 21, 2025 · Lights · TX

The front drivers headlight low beam keeps going out. I just received my second warning for this failure. It got dark before I got home from the store. We took it to a friend who does mechanical work back in the spring. He fixed it; but now it’s doing it again. Yes we had it inspected last November for tag renewal. There are no warning lights or signals that come on.i think it started acting up around November 2024

Filed Jan 17, 2020 · Lights · 138,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the headlamps operated intermittently. The contact stated that the failure was with the low beam headlamps. Harvey's gm chevrolet cadillac buick 1500 tyler ave, radford, va 24141 (540) 639-3923 replaced the high beam sockets wiring on the passenger's side of the vehicle however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not contacted nor informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 138,000. *bf

Filed Dec 27, 2016 · Electrical, Lights · 35,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 MPH, the headlights illuminated intermittently. In addition, the door locks were operating independently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was undetermined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000. Updated 02/15/17*lj

Filed May 25, 2016 · Electrical, Suspension · 45,000 miles · TN

Mega fuse after purchasing my vehicle, I started having electrical problems with the instruments and headlights going haywire. I had to pull over and when I put my truck in park the engine would die. I would have to pull on the negative battery cable to fix the problem. After changing out the factory mega fuse the issue went away. Ball bearing issue: the ball bearing on the front driver side has gone out twice in over a one year period. I use my vehicle for normal transportation work/home. I am having to have the bearing changed again. This is a safety issue.

Filed May 11, 2012 · Electrical, Lights · 7,000 miles · TX

I purchased this vehicle new from classic chevrolet in grapevine, tx in january 2010. The first few months I had the vehicle, I had no problems. Starting in march 2010 I noticed that my radio(navigation system) would sound like it would short out intermittently. I didn't really think anything of it. I thought that it had to be the radio station or interference with other wireless signals. I never really thought it would become a problem until recently. On 5/5/2012, I was traveling 70mph at night down the highway when, all of a sudden, my entire electrical system seemed like it was "resetting" itself multiple times. From door locks to instrument cluster, to navigation system, to even headlights, everything cycled more than 3 or 4 times in rapid succession. I was merely driving down the road, I hadn't just touched anything, I was just cruising along. After doing some research online, it is apparent that this is a common issue among this design of the silverado. Forum after forum has owners describing this same issue and more problems with the electrical system. It is a major safety concern that could end up killing someone. Headlights and running lights that turn off without cause? What if the airbag system is affected and it causes a premature airbag deployment while someone is traveling at a high rate of speed? This is not and isolated issue and the government needs to step in to force general motors to recall this vehicle along with any other vehicles with the same issue. It is my understanding that general motors may be aware of the issue because the 2011 and 2012 silverados have had design changes made to their electrical systems.(I read this in forums as well.)

Filed Sep 6, 2010 · Lights · 13,200 miles · NY

When driving headlights flicker constantly. Notified dealer august 2010. Dealer stated they have had complaints, but find no problem. This occurs no matter what speed you are driving.

Filed Aug 18, 2010 · Brakes · 19,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that whenever the brakes were depressed, the headlights would intermittently flash on and off. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer approximately twenty times but the dealer was unsure as to how to repair the problem and advised the failure was normal because of a new charging system. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was approximately 19,000 and the current mileage was approximately 38,000.