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2009 GMC Sierra recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2009 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Jun 4, 201010V240000 | Electrical systemIT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE HEATED WASHER MODULE TO IGNITE AND A FIRE MAY OCCUR. DetailsHide details for campaign 10V240000
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Owner complaints by component271
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 131 | 48 |
| Unknown or other | 40 | 15 |
| Electrical system | 29 | 11 |
| Structure | 26 | 10 |
| Engine | 16 | 6 |
| Vehicle speed control | 14 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 10 | 4 |
| Power train | 9 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 8 | 3 |
| Suspension | 5 | 2 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 5 | 2 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 5 | 2 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 5 | 2 |
| Steering | 4 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 1 |
10 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Steering
“This letter serves as a formal notice of concern and demand for accountability regarding the 2009 GMC Sierra LD, VIN [XXX] , owned by [XXX] .”
- Air bags
“Early October my passenger side airbag deployed and I was sitting in the drivers seat and had just put the key into the key hole but did not turn the key to start the vehicle.”
- Engine
“The contact owns a 2009 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at highway speeds, the vehicle hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal.”
Other GMC Sierra model years
- 20133 recalls47 complaints
- 20122 recalls39 complaints
- 20112 recalls71 complaints
- 20100 recalls44 complaints
- 20091 recall44 complaints
- 20082 recalls86 complaints
- 20072 recalls78 complaints
- 20064 recalls58 complaints
- 200510 recalls121 complaints
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Other GMC models
- 2009 Sierra 15004 recalls234 complaints
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- 2009 Acadia7 recalls331 complaints
- 2009 Yukon XL5 recalls56 complaints
- 2009 Envoy0 recalls17 complaints
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- 2009 Savana8 recalls7 complaints
- 2009 Canyon3 recalls27 complaints
- 2009 Sierra 35005 recalls5 complaints
- 2010 Terrain3 recalls290 complaints
- 2001 Jimmy3 recalls100 complaints
- 2007 TopKick5 recalls2 complaints
2009 GMC Sierra recall questions
How many recalls does the 2009 GMC Sierra have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2009 GMC Sierra. The most recent, 10V240000 (reported June 4, 2010), concerns electrical system. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2009 GMC Sierra?
Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 131 complaints out of 271 filed with NHTSA (48%). Across all complaints, owners reported 7 crashs and 4 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2009 GMC Sierra?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the GMC recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised GMC dealer.
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