Worst 2009 GMC Sierra Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Airbags
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 GMC Sierra.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 8 | 1 | — | 50,888 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 8 | 1 | — | 45,100 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags: Air Bag/Restraint Control Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Traction Control System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2009 GMC Sierra
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~1,365,070 vehicles.
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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2009 GMC Sierra — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2009 GMC Sierra reliable?
What are common problems with the 2009 GMC Sierra?
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Does the 2009 GMC Sierra have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2009 GMC Sierra?
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full GMC Sierra reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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