2009 Gmc Sierra Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2009 Gmc Sierra. Part of Generation 3 (GMT900) — 2007–2013.

20082010
Complaints
48
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Fatalities
Recalls
1

Worst 2009 Gmc Sierra Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#18 complaints

AIR BAGS

Avg mileage:50,888 mi
Crash-related:1
#28 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Avg mileage:45,100 mi
Crash-related:1
#33 complaints

ENGINE

Avg mileage:53,333 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Gmc Sierra.

AIR BAGS
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
50,888
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
45,100
ENGINE
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
53,333
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
35,667
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
44,000
STEERING
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
47,204
STRUCTURE:BODY
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
62,100
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
40,000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
32,000
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
70,000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
55,544
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
1,000
EQUIPMENT
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
22,000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
4,000
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
27,844
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
38,000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
40,000
SEAT BELTS
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
42,000
SERVICE BRAKES
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
31,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
1,000
STRUCTURE
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
51,012
SUSPENSION
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
95,815
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
60,000
WHEELS
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
30,000

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Recalls for 2009 Gmc Sierra

1 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,365,070 vehicles.

10V240000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
~1,365,070 affected

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.

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