2009 GMC C Series
Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2009: 2 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1987 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1992 | 3 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 4 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 0 |
| 2000 | 4 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2009 | 2 |
Known problem areas
Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Structure
1 of 2 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.
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I posted up here less than a month ago in regards to steering issues with my car. I took my car to the GM dealer on July 21ST to have the recalls fixed. They replaced my steering pump and 2 other recalls were fixed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-08-02
Also filed under Steering and engine
Steering
1 of 2 total reports mentions: steering.
Service brakes
1 of 2 total reports mentions: service brakes.
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ABS light has came on and brakes have started acting funny. When the brake is pressed you can hear the motor change idle and some times the pedal will go the floor. This vehicle is our rescue unit on our township fire department.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-11-30
Engine
1 of 2 total reports mentions: engine.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2009 GMC C Series — pre-purchase inspection
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- Structure: 1 report on file for this year.
- Steering: 1 report on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2009 GMC C Series reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 GMC C Series?
- The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2009 GMC C Series have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.