2009 GMC Sierra 1500 Problems
Compared with other GMC Sierra 1500 years
Fewer complaints than typical for this model
0/100 0.3× a typical year · 50 = typical
- Complaint rate is 0.3× that of a typical GMC Sierra 1500 year, weighted for crashes, fires, injuries, recalls and mileage, and allowing for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints.
- 12 of its 234 complaints were filed by the end of 2011.
- Most reported problem: Cracked dashboard, often above the passenger airbag (58 complaints, median 76,000 mi).
- 4 recall campaigns on record. A VIN search at nhtsa.gov/recalls shows open recalls for a specific vehicle.
Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated
- Complaints
- 234filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 72,750miles, 117 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 4campaigns on record
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 16 mpgcombined, 4.8L 8-cyl RWD · 14 city / 19 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2009 GMC Sierra 1500 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
What owners report
Owners of the 2009 GMC Sierra 1500 report a cracked dashboard most often, frequently around the passenger airbag cover, and many describe it as appearing suddenly while the truck was parked or asking whether it matters for airbag deployment. A smaller but consistent group describes airbag warning lights, including cases tied to the Takata inflator recalls, plus intermittent electrical faults, throttle and stalling complaints, and engine misfires or low oil pressure at higher mileage.
- Body and structure
Cracked dashboard, often above the passenger airbag
- 58 complaints (25%)
- median 76,000 mi at 7.9 yrs old (42 state mileage)
- filed 2014–2024
Owners describe cracks appearing in the top of the dash, most often above the instrument cluster and around the passenger airbag cover, sometimes starting as a popping or rattling sound and then multiplying into longer splits. Many say the truck was never in a collision, was garage kept or shaded, and the cracks appeared while parked. Some report the airbag cover sitting loose or sagging, and dealers generally told them the repair was not covered outside warranty. Reported from as little as 29,000 miles up to about 165,000 miles, with many between 35,000 and 100,000 miles and often in warm, sunny climates.
Recall 21V050000Recall 21V052000
What to check: Look closely at the dash top above the instrument cluster and around the passenger airbag cover for hairline cracks or a loose, sagging cover, and ask whether the dash has ever been replaced or fitted with a cover.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“My dash has cracked. One day I just got in my truck and noticed the dash had a small crack in the plastic. The crack has since multiplied to multiple cracks. It has happened not even driving my truck. I am afraid that since the crack is near my airbag that it will send shrapnel thruout the cab and cause serious injury.”
NHTSA complaint #10898998, filed 2016-08, 75,000 miles“There is a crack in my truck's dashboard on the passenger side,right next to the airbag section.the dashboard cracked on its own,as it was never subjected to any kind of an impact or force. My reasonable doubt is that it cracked due to being made of low quality material. I took the truck to my local Gmc dealership,same place where I always take my truck for anything concerning my truck. When I brought my truck and showed a service dept. …”
NHTSA complaint #10585021, filed 2014-04, 49,500 miles - Fuel system
Stalling, hesitation and throttle problems
- 19 complaints (8%)
- median 45,637 mi at 4.8 yrs old (19 state mileage)
- 1 mention a crash, fire or injury
- filed 2009–2025
Complaints describe the engine running rough, hesitating or shutting off with no warning, sometimes at highway speed with the check engine and traction control lights on. Several owners say the fuel pump module, sending unit or throttle body was replaced or cleaned and the modules reprogrammed. Others describe the throttle body or throttle position sensor failing, and a few report the gas pedal sticking. Mostly reported between about 30,000 and 130,000 miles, including a few cases under 15,000 miles.
What to check: Ask for service records covering the fuel pump module, throttle body and any module reprogramming, and have a scan tool check for stored codes during a test drive.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“Throttle body unit on 2009 Gmc sierra truck burned out & needed replacing at 38 thousand miles. Gmc paid for my repair after many conversations with them, even tho they stated it was out of warranty. I put the money out to have it fixed, they are reimbursing me via check to my home address. My co-worker had the same thing happen to him about 2 weeks ago, his throttle body unit burned out on his chevy silverado, his is out of warranty as well, his truck is only 3 years old. …”
NHTSA complaint #10369733, filed 2010-12, 38,000 miles“I purchased 2 rugged ridge front floor mats for my 2009 Gmc extended cab 1500 sierra on 11/15/13. Last week on 1/9/14, I was accelerating to get on the interstate at full throttle. The accelerator stuck down at full throttle after I lightened peddle pressure to slow down. At first I hit the brakes but couldn't slow the vehicle. I then turned the ignition key to disengage the ignition. The truck began to slow. I turned the ignition back on and the truck was still at full throttle and I nearly rear ended the vehicle in front of me. …”
NHTSA complaint #10559678, filed 2014-01, 45,637 miles - Air bags
Airbag warning light on / recall repair not done
Mentioned in 8 of 60 sampled complaints
Owners describe the service airbag light staying on, sometimes for years, and several link it to the passenger-side inflator recalls. Complaints repeatedly say dealers could not get parts or gave no timeframe, and in some cases the light returned after the recall work was performed. Others report warnings from the vehicle with no clear diagnosis offered. Reported across a wide mileage range, from around 30,000 to about 147,000 miles, and often years after the recall notice arrived.
Recall 21V050000Recall 21V052000Recall 21V053000
What to check: Check that the airbag light comes on and goes out normally at start-up, and confirm with a dealer by VIN whether the passenger inflator recalls have been completed on this truck.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“Takata recall after many calls to my dealer I can not get this air bad changed. If it's bad enough for a recall it's bad enough to change it now. Does it have to explosed be for anything happens. I have called critz Gmc more times than I want to ,it's been going on two years since I got the notice.”
NHTSA complaint #11035444, filed 2017-10, 35,000 miles“Takata recall I was notified in july of 2016 by Gmc of a possible issue with takata airbags. I was told there was no current solution and to wait. I waited one year (2017) and called again and was told nothing has changed. I did that again in 2018 as well and was told there were no updates. Around the time of my second call in 2018, I started getting airbag warning lights and message from the vehicle. I contacted GM corporate in regards to the issue assuming it has to do with the recall. …”
NHTSA complaint #11170809, filed 2019-01, 105,000 miles - Electrical system
Intermittent electrical faults (door locks, instrument
- 35 complaints (15%)
- median 65,500 mi at 7.4 yrs old (26 state mileage)
- 2 mention a crash, fire or injury
- filed 2009–2024
Owners describe door locks that stop locking or unlocking, instrument panel lights that blink on and off, and in one case a melted fuse box with a burning smell and a no-start. Complaints also mention a burnt door wire that disabled the lock actuator, and repeated cruise control dropping out along with lock cycling. Dealers replaced ignition switches, body control modules and wiring in some cases, with mixed results. Reported from about 4,000 up to 73,000 miles, with several cases under 55,000 miles.
What to check: Test every door lock with the key fob and the door buttons, check that no instrument warning lights flicker on a drive, and look at the underhood fuse box for signs of heat or melting.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“I purchased my truck about 1 year ago and it had 32,00 miles on it, it now has 40,000 miles. Everything was fine with it until about mid-april. I was driving to kalamazoo to see my daughter on I-94 around 72 MPH with the cruise control on. I turned on my left turn signal to change lanes to pass the person in front of me and to my dismay my speed dropped drastically as the cruise control disengaged. This happened several times on the way to kalamazoo that day. …”
NHTSA complaint #11101178, filed 2018-06, 40,000 miles“All door locks are inoperative. They will not lock or unlock the doors with either the key of the door lock buttons. Just found this website-hence delay in reporting, did contact dealership-cost of repair is astronomical”
NHTSA complaint #10948568, filed 2017-01, 73,000 miles - Engine
Misfire and low oil pressure (cylinder 4 / lifters)
- 11 complaints (5%)
- median 56,000 mi at 6.0 yrs old (9 state mileage, few)
- 2 mention a crash, fire or injury
- filed 2010–2025
Owners report a ticking noise with a miss on cylinder 4, and in one case a failed lifter that left the engine unable to hold compression. Others describe a low oil pressure warning or check engine light around 100,000 miles that came back after a sensor replacement, along with the engine using more oil than expected. In one complaint the engine was judged beyond repair after a cylinder 7 misfire. Generally reported from about 56,000 miles upward, most commonly around 99,000 to 184,000 miles.
What to check: Check the oil level and condition, listen for ticking at cold start, and ask whether oil consumption has been measured or any lifters replaced.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“Active fuel management failure number 4 cylinder. P0304 DTC. Has a loud ticking noise and a miss on number 4 cylinder. The truck has been maintained and as I researched the problem, it appears to be more likely than not to affect these trucks.”
NHTSA complaint #10971531, filed 2017-04, 184,000 miles“At around 100,000 miles, the check engine light would come on and indicate low oil pressure. Changing the sensor out did not effect the situation. Changing the oil would help but usually only for around 3,500 miles. The engine was losing oil more than it should. Then at around 129,000 miles, the truck starting shaking because of the engine and the check engine light came on. It was determined to be a cylinder 7 misfire. Changing the coil pack, spark plug, and spark plug wire did nothing. …”
NHTSA complaint #11034520, filed 2017-10, 129,000 miles
Buying note. Look at the dashboard carefully and confirm the airbag recalls have been completed by VIN, then get service records for the fuel system, throttle body and engine. A pre-purchase inspection that includes a code scan and an oil check is worth it on these trucks.
Summary written with AI from a sample of 60 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.
NHTSA recorded 234 consumer complaints for the 2009 GMC Sierra 1500. 117 of the complaints include a mileage, and 32% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 72,750 miles. Of all complaints, 4 involved a crash, 4 a fire, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 680 technical service bulletins for this model year. Compared with the other 15 GMC Sierra 1500 model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 0 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (fewer complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Air bags122 52%
- Other or unknown38 16%
- Electrical system20 8.6%
- Body and structure20 8.6%
- Engine13 5.6%
- Vehicle speed control12 5.1%
- Fuel system11 4.7%
- Brakes6 2.6%
- Engine cooling4 1.7%
Also reported: Suspension (4), Electronic stability control (3), Exterior lighting (3), Latches, locks and linkages (3), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (3), Wheels (3), Seats (2), Steering (2), Equipment (1), Seat belts (1).
Example complaints
Air bags: “Takata recall truck purchased feb 2014 air bag light began to flash on within months, continuously as of july 2014 and remains on today. Written notice of recall arrived a year ago. Car dealer was contacted. I was told that I would be contacted when replacement air bag came in. To this day, no contact. Where is the replacement?”
NHTSA complaint #11014727, filed 2017-08, 50,000 milesOther or unknown: “Dash has cracked in 5 places the dash is also peeling paint. Also the crime interior handles the chime is pulling off and extremely sharp. My exterior door handles paint is falling off in chunks on all 4 doors. My drivers side seat the lumbar support broke 3 times.”
NHTSA complaint #11109777, filed 2018-07, 30,000 milesElectrical system: “The power door locks won't lock and unlock. I have already replaced one door lock mechanism at my cost. Now a second lock won't function. This is well known by GM. They refuse to recall it. This is a safety issue. Gm needs to repair these door locks.”
NHTSA complaint #10572929, filed 2014-03, 40,000 milesBody and structure: “Plastic molded rivets are breaking on the knee bolster that holds the metal shield behind it. I've been told this shield is to guard from injury from the steering column during a crash. I've read reports online of people removing this guard since it has started rattling. I will not remove mine, but I'm not going to install bolts through the knee booster to secure it. It's just a matter of time before the remaining plastic breaks free and this will be discarded. …”
NHTSA complaint #11387427, filed 2021-01, 85,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
32% of the 117 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 43,503 and 105,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2009 GMC Sierra 1500. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra 1500 · sedan (side air bags) RWD/AWD | not rated | 5 / 5 | — | — | 4 · 18.5% risk |
| Sierra 1500 · regular cab w/sab RWD/AWD | not rated | 5 / 5 | — | — | 4 · 18.5% risk |
| Sierra 1500 · regular cab RWD/AWD | not rated | 5 / 5 | — | — | 4 · 18.5% risk |
| Sierra 1500 · extended cab w/sab RWD/AWD | not rated | 5 / 5 | — | — | 4 · 18.5% risk |
| Sierra 1500 · extended cab RWD/AWD | not rated | 5 / 5 | — | — | 4 · 18.5% risk |
| Sierra 1500 · sedan RWD/AWD | not rated | 5 / 5 | — | — | 4 · 18.5% risk |
Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2009 GMC Sierra 1500 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra C15 2WD | 4.3L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,950 |
| Sierra C15 2WD | 4.8L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 14 | 19 | 16 | $4,200 |
| Sierra C15 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 14 | 20 | 16 | $4,200 |
| Sierra C15 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 14 | 20 | 16 | $4,200 |
| Sierra C15 2WD | 6.0L 8-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 14 | 19 | 16 | $4,200 |
| Sierra K15 4WD | 4.3L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 14 | 18 | 15 | $4,450 |
| Sierra K15 4WD | 4.8L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 14 | 18 | 15 | $4,450 |
| Sierra K15 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 14 | 19 | 16 | $4,200 |
| Sierra K15 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 14 | 20 | 16 | $4,200 |
| Sierra K15 4WD | 6.0L 8-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 13 | 18 | 15 | $4,450 |
| Sierra C15 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl · flex-fuel | 4-speed automatic | 14 | 20 | 16 | $4,200 |
| Sierra C15 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl · flex-fuel | 6-speed automatic | 14 | 20 | 16 | $4,200 |
| Sierra C15 2WD | 6.2L 8-cyl · flex-fuel | 6-speed automatic | 13 | 19 | 15 | $4,450 |
| Sierra C15 XFE 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl · flex-fuel | 6-speed automatic | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,950 |
4 more EPA-rated versions are not shown.
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 21V050000Feb 5, 2021Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator moduleCovers: GMC Sierra 1500 2007–2011, Chevrolet Tahoe 2007–2011, GMC Yukon 2007–2011 +11 more
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL, and 2009-2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra…
- 21V052000Feb 5, 2021Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator moduleCovers: GMC Sierra 1500 2007–2009, Chevrolet Tahoe 2007–2009, GMC Yukon 2007–2009 +11 more
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles…
- 21V053000Feb 5, 2021Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator moduleCovers: GMC Sierra 1500 2009–2010, 2013, Chevrolet Tahoe 2009–2010, 2013, Silverado 1500 2009–2010, 2013 +11 more
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500/3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold…
- 18V267000Apr 26, 2018EquipmentCovers: GMC Sierra 1500 2009–2014, Savana 2009–2018, Chevrolet Express 2009–2018 +6 more
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD, 2009 GMC Topkick 5000, 6000, 7000 and 8000 Series and Isuzu F Series, and 2009-2018 Chevrolet Express, and GMC Savana vehicles, equipped with certain…
Recall details for the 2009 GMC Sierra 1500 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 680 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11023091Sep 9, 2025Other or unknown. New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH
- 11021792Aug 7, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming…
- 11021308Jul 31, 2025Other or unknown. 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…
- 11020816Jul 18, 2025Other or unknown. This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
- 11026022Jun 2, 2025Exterior lighting. This service bulletin provides technicians with information on available BCM calibrations to restore bulb outage detection on vehicles produced by a second stage manufacturer (Upfitter), and/or turn…
- 11019074May 30, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
- 11019073May 30, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
- 11019072May 30, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
- 11017868Apr 11, 2025Steering. This service bulletin provides a procedure to flush and bleed power steering system to correct a power steering noise or fluid leak concern that is caused during extremely low temperatures.
- 11017252Mar 28, 2025Electrical system, Other or unknown. This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on OnStar Module 2G Sunset Information.
Other model years of the GMC Sierra 1500
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 147 | 3,900 | 2 | 5 | 19 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2025 | 124 | 16,000 | 1 | 5 | 19 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2024 | 374 | 19,650 | 1 | 5 | 18 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2023 | 497 | 29,000 | 3 | 5 | 18 | 81 · More | Too new |
| 2022 | 598 | 39,541 | 6 | 4–5 | 18 | 82 · More | Rising |
| 2021 | 596 | 50,000 | 7 | 4–5 | 17 | 75 · More | Rising |
| 2020 | 483 | 35,930 | 12 | 4–5 | 19 | 77 · More | Rising |
| 2019 | 658 | 14,250 | 10 | 4–5 | 19 | 89 · More | Rising |
| 2018 | 305 | 34,000 | 7 | 5 | 19 | 46 · Typical | Rising |
| 2017 | 355 | 38,984 | 6 | 5 | 19 | 43 · Typical | Stable |
| 2016 | 343 | 47,000 | 8 | 5 | 19 | 54 · Typical | Stable |
| 2015 | 720 | 47,000 | 9 | 5 | 19 | 76 · More | Falling |
| 2014 | 743 | 55,000 | 9 | 5 | 19 | 76 · More | Falling |
| 2013 | 116 | 70,000 | 3 | 4 | 17 | 0 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2012 | 107 | 60,440 | 3 | 4 | 17 | 0 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2011 | 284 | 55,250 | 5 | 4 | 17 | 16 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2010 | 168 | 63,750 | 4 | — | 17 | 0 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2009 | 234 | 72,750 | 4 | — | 16 | 0 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2008 | 381 | 75,000 | 2 | — | 17 | 0 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2007 | 263 | 73,462 | 2 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2006 | 145 | 52,000 | 0 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2005 | 177 | 70,000 | 0 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2004 | 212 | 60,000 | 2 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2003 | 180 | 75,000 | 1 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 2002 | 166 | 80,000 | 1 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2001 | 140 | 97,000 | 2 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2000 | 181 | 90,506 | 1 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 1999 | 158 | 107,000 | 1 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1998 | 59 | 80,500 | 2 | — | 15 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1997 | 83 | 82,500 | 3 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1996 | 5 | 132,500 | 0 | — | 16 | — | Not enough data |
| 1994 | 13 | 129,775 | 0 | — | 15 | — | Not enough data |
All GMC Sierra 1500 model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 GMC Sierra 1500?
Owners of the 2009 GMC Sierra 1500 report a cracked dashboard most often, frequently around the passenger airbag cover, and many describe it as appearing suddenly while the truck was parked or asking whether it matters for airbag deployment. The issues reported most often: Cracked dashboard, often above the passenger airbag; Stalling, hesitation and throttle problems; Airbag warning light on / recall repair not done.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2009 GMC Sierra 1500 have?
NHTSA recorded 234 consumer complaints for the 2009 GMC Sierra 1500 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2009 GMC Sierra 1500 is reported most often?
Air bags is named most often, in 122 complaints (52% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 38.
Has the 2009 GMC Sierra 1500 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2009 GMC Sierra 1500 get?
The EPA rates the 2009 GMC Sierra 1500 (Sierra C15 2WD, 4.8L 8-cyl) at 16 mpg combined, 14 city and 19 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,200 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2009 GMC Sierra 1500 reported?
Among the 117 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 72,750 miles and the middle half falls between 43,503 and 105,000 miles; 32% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.