2009 GMC Sierra 1500 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 234 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 6,200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2009 GMC Sierra 1500, 2% of the 234 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,200 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2009 Gmc SIERRA 1500. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the low oil pressure stop engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to dealer, where it was diagnosed that the oil pressure release valve needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 99,908.”
NHTSA complaint #10702842, filed 2015-03, 99,908 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Gmc SIERRA 1500. The contact was driving 65 MPH when the check engine warning light illuminated as the vehicle began to decelerate independently. The vehicle would not accelerate any further until the engine was shut off and restarted several moments later. The vehicle was taken to the dealer twice for the failure but they were unable to duplicate the problem. The manufacturer was contacted but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 12,300.”
NHTSA complaint #10410839, filed 2011-07, 12,300 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Gmc SIERRA 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted smoke from the exhaust pipe since it was purchased. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where oil was added to the engine. The service manager inspected the vehicle and stated that the engine oil lifter operated as a 4 or 8 cylinder and when it shut off, the oil supply released smoke. The dealer stated that they could not service the vehicle until there was a complete failure. The failure mileage was 6. The current mileage was approximately 5,040.”
NHTSA complaint #10329253, filed 2010-05, 6 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Gmc SIERRA 1500. While driving 25 MPH, the contact stated that the lifters inside the motor malfunctioned and caused the vehicle to make a ticking and rattling sound. Occasionally, a gray cloud of smoke would emit from the exhaust pipe. The contact stated that the noise in the vehicle sounded as if there was no oil in it. The failure occurred several times. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was told that they would not perform any repairs unless the vehicle was inoperable. The current mileage was 5,020. …”
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Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 2% |
| 2024 | 31 | 8% |
| 2023 | 23 | 5% |
| 2022 | 29 | 5% |
| 2021 | 49 | 8% |
| 2020 | 21 | 4% |
| 2019 | 26 | 4% |
| 2018 | 6 | 2% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 | 5 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 | 4 | 2% |
| 2009 | 4 | 2% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 | 7 | 3% |
| 2006 | 3 | 2% |
| 2005 | 8 | 5% |
| 2004 | 8 | 4% |
| 2003 | 3 | 2% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 5 | 3% |
| 1999 | 6 | 4% |
| 1998 | 3 | 5% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2009 GMC Sierra 1500
122 complaintsOther or unknown
38 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 GMC Sierra 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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