2009 GMC Sierra Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 5%of 37 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 39,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2009 GMC Sierra, 5% of the 37 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,000 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. The contact stated that the front driver side door handle fractured. The contact stated that the door had to be opened from the outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed that the part came in one piece and the entire part needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000. Updated 4/20/15”
NHTSA complaint #10682875, filed 2015-02, 40,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10112429Oct 25, 2013This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that unable to program the key fobs to the vehicle. Technician will need to…
- 10112428Oct 25, 2013This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about customers that are unable to override the automatic door locking feature. Technician will…
- 10038344Jun 1, 2013Gm: the front or rear door may not open from the inside or outside handle, the door will not unlock with any method. The probably cause an incorrect installation of a handle…
- 10112455Oct 8, 2012This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that unable to program the key fobs to the vehicle. Technician will need to…
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 3% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 | 2 | 5% |
| 2008 | 11 | 16% |
| 2007 | 2 | 3% |
| 2006 | 1 | 2% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 3 | 1% |
| 2001 | 1 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5 | 1% |
| 1999 | 3 | 1% |
| 1998 | 3 | 2% |
| 1997 | 3 | 1% |
| 1996 | 2 | 1% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
| 1993 | 2 | 3% |
| 1992 | 1 | 3% |
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 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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