2009 GMC Sierra Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 5%of 37 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 44,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2009 GMC Sierra, 5% of the 37 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 44,000 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.
“About 2 months after we purchased our pre-owned 2009 Gmc Sierra denali we started having problems with the engine power and all sensors going off. The sensors start going off the stability control cuts off it says engine power reduced then doesn't want to shift and kills in middle of traffic. It will do it for a few days and then just starts working right again. So we never know when it's going to happen or where we will be. It's like it's not running on all cylinders.”
NHTSA complaint #10597321, filed 2014-06, 38,000 miles“I am having serious problems with the stabilitrak electronic stability control system. Whenever it gets cold ( below approx. 38 degrees) the stabilitrak system malfunctions. Even if I turn it off it still affects the performance of the engine (low speed, engine hesitating). The truck runs fine in warmer weather just craps out when its cold. I see that there are many other instances of distressed drivers who are having their 'trac ' 'stab, ABS light and engine lights either going on one at a time or simultaneously because of this system. …”
NHTSA complaint #10672449, filed 2015-01, 50,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10037626Nov 1, 2014Gm: there is unwanted stability action or stability light on. This can be caused by the suspension being modified. *rm updated 6/18/12. *pe models 2007-13 all escalade…
- 10047479Sep 1, 2012Gmc/chevrolet/cadillac: instrument panel messages regarding stabilitrak message, traction control message, service brake system message, is off and gauges, in various modules low…
Electronic stability control: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 GMC Sierra
9 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 GMC Sierra
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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