2009 GMC Sierra 1500 electrical system problems
20 complaints about electrical system have been filed for the 2009 GMC Sierra 1500, which is 7% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 20 7% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 65,000 miles 15 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 15 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 65,000 miles, and 40% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns 2009 GMC sierra denali. The contact stated that in attempt to start the vehicle, he smelled an abnormal smoke and burning odor and the vehicle failed to start with the check engine light illuminated. The contact open the hood and observed the fuse box melted and covered in black. The contact had the vehicle towed to local dealer robertson's GMC truck located at 2680 cranberry hwy, wareham, ma 02571 where the failure has not been determined.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 GMC sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to dealer to have a diagnostic performed. The contact was advised that the wiring harness assembly was rubbing against the driveshaft, causing the wires to become loose and the vehicle to stall. The dealer changed the wiring harness location and replaced the damaged wires. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure.
Other problems reported for the 2009 GMC Sierra 1500
- Air bags 122 complaints
- Body & structure 20 complaints
- Engine 17 complaints