2009 GMC Sierra 1500 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 234 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 3,876miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 2009 GMC Sierra 1500, 1% of the 234 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,876 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.
“Obstructed view out of windshield on passenger side. The wiper only covers 2/3rds of the passenger side of windshield. In snow and ice storm conditions the passenger side wiper is not functional and because a visibility safety issue. Also the passenger side of windshield does not defrost and is a contributing factor to the wiper blade not clearing the windshield. Reported to dealer who replace wiper blades but this does not correct the defroster issue or the wiper safety visibility problem on the passenger side during a storm rain or snow etc.”
NHTSA complaint #10255829, filed 2009-01, 200 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Gmc SIERRA 1500. During an ice storm, the contact noticed that the passenger side windshield wiper blade was four inches away and does not touch the windshield. As a result, the wiper cannot remove ice or snow from the windshield. In addition, the front defroster does defrost the front windshield. The dealer stated that nothing could be done because the vehicle was designed in that manner. The failure mileage was 7,553. Updated 3/11/09 updated 03/16/09.”
NHTSA complaint #10258459, filed 2009-02, 7,553 miles“Headlamps are dull and visibility is limited at nighttime due the dullness that is caused by head lamp covers oxidizing and having moisture buildup inside.”
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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1% |
| 2025 | 7 | 6% |
| 2024 | 10 | 3% |
| 2023 | 7 | 1% |
| 2022 | 1 | 0% |
| 2021 | 7 | 1% |
| 2020 | 15 | 3% |
| 2019 | 8 | 1% |
| 2018 | 6 | 2% |
| 2017 | 12 | 3% |
| 2016 | 14 | 4% |
| 2015 | 26 | 4% |
| 2014 | 21 | 3% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 3 | 1% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 3 | 1% |
| 2008 | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 | 5 | 2% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 3 | 2% |
| 2004 | 5 | 2% |
| 2003 | 4 | 2% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 11 | 19% |
| 1997 | 14 | 17% |
| 1994 | 10 | 77% |
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 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
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.
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