2009 GMC C Series

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2009 GMC C Series
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:15:19.707Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, GMC C Series Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2009 highlighted. 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1988: 1 complaints 1989: 1 complaints 1990: 1 complaints 1990 1992: 3 complaints 1993: 1 complaints 1995: 1 complaints 1995 1996: 4 complaints 1998: 2 complaints 1999: 0 complaints 1999 2000: 4 complaints 2001: 2 complaints 2002: 2 complaints 2002 2005: 1 complaints 2007: 2 complaints 2008: 5 complaints 2008 2009: 2 complaints 2009
2009: 2 complaints
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YearComplaints
19870
19881
19891
19901
19923
19931
19951
19964
19982
19990
20004
20012
20022
20051
20072
20085
20092

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.

FIRE
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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, 20150802

STEERING

1 of 2 total reports mentions: steering.

FIRE
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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, 20150802

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, 20181130

ENGINE

1 of 2 total reports mentions: engine.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

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, 20150802

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2009 GMC C Series — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for structure issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (1 reports 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:body, 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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.