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#BS-2009-GMCSIE-6AFC

2009 Gmc Sierra

Based on reports from 48 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints
48
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Recalls
1
TSBs
281
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 48 complaints, 3 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

interior door handle wont open door

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
2

stabilitrack abs light on

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

park assist doesnt work

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the AirbagsHIGH

8 owners reported airbags issues — failures commonly reported around 42K miles.

!Inspect the ElectricalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

10
0–30K
23
30–60K
9
60–90K
2
90–120K
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (23 reports) • Median: 42K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Airbags (8 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Airbags8 (17%)
Electrical8 (17%)
Engine4 (8%)
Structure:body:door3 (6%)
Other3 (6%)
Speed Control2 (4%)
Steering2 (4%)
Structure:body2 (4%)

2009 Gmc Sierra: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2009 Gmc Sierra, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 42,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 42K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2009 Gmc Sierra, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2009 Gmc Sierra, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Structure:body:door Issues

Structure:body:door complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2009 Gmc Sierra, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:body:door-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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09
3
10
3
11
4
12
1
13
14
14
14
15
2
16
3
21
1
22
1
23

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2009 Gmc Sierra. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (1 recall)

10V240000Jun 2010

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2009 BUICK, LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 BUICK ENCLAVE; CADILLAC CTS; MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON XL; SATURN OUTLOOK; AND MODEL YEAR 2009 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HEATED WASHER FLUID SYSTEM (HWFS). A RECALL WAS IMPLEMENTED IN 2008 TO ADD A FUSE TO THE CONTROL CIRCUIT HARNESS TO ADDRESS THE POTENTIAL CONSEQUENCES OF A PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD (PCB) ELECTRICAL SHORT. HOWEVER, THERE HAVE BEEN NEW REPORTS OF THERMAL INCIDENTS ON HWFS MODULES AFTER THIS IMPROVEMENT WAS INSTALLED. THESE INCIDENTS RESULTED FROM A NEW FAILURE MODE ATTRIBUTED TO THE DEVICE'S THERMAL PROTECTION FEATURE. THE SIGNIFICANCE VARIES FROM MINOR DISTORTION TO CONSIDERABLE MELTING OF THE PLASTIC AROUND THE HWFS FLUID CHAMBER.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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2009 Gmc Sierra vs. Class Average (Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD)

This vehicle

48

Class avg

64

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other standard pickup trucks 2wd vehicles from 2009.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 48 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2009 Gmc Sierra: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2009 Gmc Sierra?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2009 Gmc Sierra is related to the airbags, with 8 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2009 Gmc Sierra reliable?
The 2009 Gmc Sierra has 48 complaints, 3 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2009 Gmc Sierra problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2009 Gmc Sierra have any recalls?
Yes, the 2009 Gmc Sierra has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Gmc Sierra problems start?
Based on 44 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 42,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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