2009 GMC Sierra problems
NHTSA has received 48 complaints about the 2009 GMC Sierra, and 21% of them involve air bags. Next are electrical system (19%) and body & structure (12%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 48 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Air bags 21% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 41,000 miles 44 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 14 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 14 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 8 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 44 complaints that include odometer readings, half describe a problem before roughly 41,000 miles.
Safety-related details: 3 complaints mention a crash; 2 injuries reported.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 2009 ranks 23rd most-complained-about out of 26 model years of the GMC Sierra with enough data (32 complaints in that window). It is also covered by 1 safety recall campaign.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
After being struck from behind the passenger side rear door locks and windows would not operate. At the repair shop texas they stated " this was not a result of the crash but a known defect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 GMC sierra. The contact stated that the chrome plating was separating from all of the interior door handles. The contact mentioned that the parts that were sticking out were very sharp. The contact sustained minor cuts on the right hand. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 GMC sierra. The contact stated that there was a delay whenever he attempted to accelerate, once it engaged the vehicle accelerated unexpectedly. As a result he had to use both feet to engage the brakes in order to slow down the vehicle. The failure recurred causing the vehicle to crash into another vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but they offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 2,000 and the current mileage was 22,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 GMC sierra. While driving 60 MPH, the engine power suddenly reduced to 40 MPH and the engine completely shut off. The engine restarted with slow acceleration and unknown warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the throttle position sensor was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 62,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 GMC sierra. The contact stated that the front driver side door handle fractured. The contact stated that the door had to be opened from the outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed that the part came in one piece and the entire part needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000. Updated 4/20/15