2009 GMC Sierra 1500 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 234 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the suspension of the 2009 GMC Sierra 1500, 2% of the 234 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles.
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.
“Rear center leaf spring broke on drivers side and then turned and hit body, a month or so later passenger side did the same thing. Gm knows there is a problem , they even send a letter saying so. It seems to me this is a safety issue if these broken leafs are falling out traveling on the highway?”
NHTSA complaint #10870419, filed 2016-05, 35,000 miles“I own the 2009 GMC this truck was bought new by me and it only has 41,000 miles on a 13 year old truck it is very well maintained. Both upper shock mounts rusted off and the rear spring shackles have holes in them I had a service center look at it and he said there maybe not enough metal to weld to. The whole frame and cross members are badly rusted and although it is not a safety issue both cab corners are rusting out, and the left rear wheel opening I really feel there is no reason any vehicle should rust so bad and be undriveable.”
NHTSA complaint #11481848, filed 2022-08“The contact owns a 2009 Gmc SIERRA 1500. While the vehicle was at an independent mechanic for service, the technician noticed a fracture on the leaf spring and half of the leaf spring was missing on the rear passenger side. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called an unknown Gmc dealer and was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The approximate failure mileage was 108,325.”
NHTSA complaint #11244956, filed 2019-08, 108,325 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Gmc SIERRA 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an abnormal noise was present coming from the front of the vehicle. Additionally, while the vehicle was in for service, the independent mechanic discovered that the front wheel bearing was damaged. No further information was available. The cause of the failures were not determined. The manufacturer and the local dealer were not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. Invalid VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #11350700, filed 2020-08, 100,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11007936Aug 22, 2024This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
- 11007935Aug 22, 2024This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
- 11000119Apr 26, 2024This service bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10242061Aug 7, 2023This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10235561Apr 4, 2023This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 10222777Sep 16, 2022This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10197306May 25, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with the steps to diagnosis and repair vehicles with various handling, vehicle dynamics…
- 10173680Mar 9, 2020This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with the steps to diagnosis and repair vehicles with various handling, vehicle dynamics…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1% |
| 2025 | 2 | 2% |
| 2024 | 3 | 1% |
| 2023 | 3 | 1% |
| 2022 | 2 | 0% |
| 2021 | 10 | 2% |
| 2020 | 18 | 4% |
| 2019 | 10 | 2% |
| 2018 | 11 | 4% |
| 2017 | 8 | 2% |
| 2016 | 15 | 4% |
| 2015 | 17 | 2% |
| 2014 | 24 | 3% |
| 2013 | 10 | 9% |
| 2012 | 4 | 4% |
| 2011 | 9 | 3% |
| 2010 | 3 | 2% |
| 2009 | 4 | 2% |
| 2008 | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 | 9 | 3% |
| 2006 | 11 | 8% |
| 2005 | 5 | 3% |
| 2004 | 4 | 2% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 9 | 5% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 6 | 3% |
| 1999 | 7 | 4% |
| 1998 | 1 | 2% |
| 1997 | 6 | 7% |
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 complaintsEngine cooling
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology