2009 GMC Sierra Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 37 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2009 GMC Sierra, 3% of the 37 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,000 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.
“The contact owns a 2009 Gmc Sierra 1500. The contact started the ignition and heard a loud knocking noise on the outside of the vehicle. The failure began one week after the vehicle was purchased. In addition, the brakes would shake and vibrate when they were engaged. The engine consumed an excessive amount of oil. The air bag sensor also caused the air bag warning light indicator to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the engine and air bag sensors were replaced. The engine failure continued to occur after the engine was replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10344701, filed 2010-07, 1,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10113792Aug 4, 2015This informational bulletin provides information to technicians regarding intake manifold inspection/replacement after severe internal engine damage.
- 10113703Jun 23, 2015This technical bulletin provides repair information for repairing the IP to body harness connector to correct a customer concern for intermittent Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)…
- 10113658May 22, 2015This informational bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered seepage.
- 10113657May 21, 2015This informational bulletin provides information to technicians regarding intake manifold inspection/replacement after severe internal engine damage.
- 10113738Mar 6, 2015This informational bulletin provides technicians with diagnostic tips for preventing oil leaks after changing oil and filter.
- 10114354Jan 21, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that some vehicles may have a Service Engine Soon lamp, engine misfire on cylinder 1, 4, 6, or 7…
- 10056354Sep 1, 2014Gmc/chevrolet: engines, with egr system, has leakage from egr cooler engine coolant into the combustion chamber. Model 2002-15 silverado, sierra, 2004-09 kodiak c4500-c5500…
- 10112168Aug 15, 2014This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles with Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp. Technician may find…
- 10058259Jul 16, 2014General motors: an optional engine block heater plug in for onboard ac power and with continuous usage will result in shorting of wires, over heating system, electrical failure…
- 10037809Jul 1, 2014Gm: the engine light is on and the vehicle lacks power. There are multiple possible trouble codes. *rm updated 10/15/14.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
| 2007 | 2 | 3% |
| 2006 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 9 | 8% |
| 2004 | 4 | 2% |
| 2003 | 9 | 4% |
| 2002 | 22 | 9% |
| 2001 | 22 | 8% |
| 2000 | 21 | 5% |
| 1999 | 17 | 3% |
| 1998 | 11 | 6% |
| 1997 | 15 | 6% |
| 1996 | 11 | 4% |
| 1995 | 6 | 2% |
| 1994 | 6 | 3% |
| 1993 | 7 | 10% |
| 1992 | 1 | 3% |
| 1990 | 1 | 6% |
| 1989 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2009 GMC Sierra
9 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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