2009 Gmc Sierra problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (6) · Electrical System (5) · Structure:body:door (3)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
33 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
Electrical System 2010-06-04 · campaign 10V240000 · 1,365,070 vehicles
Defect: 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 P
Risk: IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE HEATED WASHER MODULE TO IGNITE AND A FIRE MAY OCCUR.
Fix: DEALERS WILL PERMANENTLY DISABLE AND REMOVE THE HEATED WASHER FLUID MODULE. AN UPDATED PAGE FOR THE OWNER MANUAL WILL BE PROVIDED AND INSERTED IN THE OWNER MANUAL TO DOCUMENT THAT THE FEATURE HAS BEEN PERMANENTLY DISABLED AND REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 11, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463 AND HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493 OR AT THE OWNER CENTER AT
Service bulletins (281)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly 2017-07-17 · 06-03-09-004H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this technical bulletin provides a procedure to lube the rear leaf springs on vehicles with the condition of a squeak noise originating from the rear of the vehicle.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2017-02-23 · GCUS-3-854 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
14648a - customer satisfaction. certain vehicles have a performance issue with their onstar modules that could impact the vehicle?s battery life. if the vehicle?s onstar module contains this condition, the onstar green telltale light will be illuminated even when the vehicle is off. this condition c
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage 2017-02-08 · PIT5161E · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a bump feel or clunk noise at a stop or on launch. dealer should communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle. the bump clunk issue may b
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages 2017-01-31 · PIT3665E · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication advises the technician that the hydro-boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.
Equipment 2016-03-01 · PIT4989B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides the technician with a list of modules to check for communication with the scan tool, if the navigation radio does not display the current hybrid mode. dealer will use a scan tool to check communication with accessory direct current power control mo
Engine 2016-03-01 · PIP5276F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides steps the technician will uses to diagnose and repair vehicles that have low oil pressure after an oil change with the engine regular production option code l20, l77, l94, l96, l99, l9h, lc8, lc9, lh9, lmf, lmg, ly6, or lz1. vehicle may have servic
Showing the 6 most recent of 281 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2023-02-16 · Air Bags: Air Bag/Restraint Control Module · 70,000 mi“the contact owns a 2009 gmc sierra. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light was illuminated. the contact related the failure to technical service bulletin number - 09184c (material over sensing and diagnostic module retaining moisture) . the vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed as a …”
2022-08-11 · Air Bags“2009 gmc sierra. consumer writes seeking reimbursement for repairs related to takata airbag safety recall. the consumer stated the airbag light illuminated. the dealer stated the airbag recall had already been perfomed on the vehicle. the consumer paid to have the airbag sensor repaired.…”
2021-11-04 · Air Bags · 40,000 mi · 💥 crash“the contact owns a 2009 gmc sierra 1500. the contact stated while driving at 45 mph, he crashed into the driver's side of another vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy. the contact did not know whether a warning light illuminated. a police report was filed. the contact did not sustain any injuries and drove the vehicle to his residence. the dealer…”
2021-10-14 · Air Bags · 68,895 mi“the contact called on behalf of a gm dealer where he is employed. he stated that a customer had dropped off his 2009 gmc sierra to be serviced for nhtsa campaign number: 21v052000 (air bags). as the vehicle sat on the dealer lot with the engine off, the contact witnessed both the passenger and driver side air bags deploy without incident. the manuf…”
2021-06-22 · Air Bags“takata recall. the contact owns a 2009 gmc sierra. the contact stated that the "service airbag notification" warning light had illuminated onthe instrument panel. the contact then received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 21v053000(airbags); however, the parts for the repair were unavailable. the dealer had been notified about the recall; …”
2016-03-16 · Traction Control System · 60,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2009 gmc sierra. the contact stated that while driving at any speed, the service traction control and the stabilizer track control warning lights illuminated. in addition when driving over 50 mph, the engine made a clinking noise and then stalled. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware …”
2015-12-01 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 27,844 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2009 gmc sierra. the contact stated that while driving at 40 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that fuel injector needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 27,844. updated 02/19/16*lj;…”
2015-11-16 · Structure:body:door · 47,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2009 gmc sierra. when the vehicle was started, the doors automatically locked as designed. when the vehicle was placed in the park position, the doors failed to unlock. the contact had to manually unlock the vehicle. the failure recurred on several occasions. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the…”
2015-09-09 · Air Bags“about a year go starded to see a crack on the dashboard by the air bag…”
2015-07-12 · Unknown Or Other · 43,000 mi“the spring on the spare tire holder broke and i found it on the ground. the spring itself is not available and i had to have the dealer replace the entire assembly at a cost of nearly $300. had this tire come loose during high speed travel it could have caused loss of control. i guess i'm lucky i found the spring and the problem.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.