2009 GMC Sierra 2500
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
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.
- Complaints
- 31
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2009
Opened by NHTSA
23% of complaints
Complaints per year
2009: 31 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1997 | 14 |
| 1998 | 15 |
| 1999 | 36 |
| 2000 | 48 |
| 2001 | 134 |
| 2002 | 134 |
| 2003 | 160 |
| 2004 | 143 |
| 2005 | 115 |
| 2006 | 66 |
| 2007 | 83 |
| 2008 | 63 |
| 2009 | 31 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 63 |
| 2012 | 30 |
| 2013 | 46 |
| 2014 | 30 |
| 2015 | 89 |
| 2016 | 59 |
| 2017 | 37 |
| 2018 | 35 |
| 2019 | 32 |
| 2020 | 79 |
| 2021 | 51 |
| 2022 | 45 |
| 2023 | 32 |
| 2024 | 104 |
| 2025 | 28 |
| 2026 | 14 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
23% · 7 reportsShow complaint excerpts
When I am driving in town I have an indication message that comes up and says engine power reduced
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-01-27
Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system
Air bags
16% · 5 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Local dealer is not repairing my recall. I keep getting told parts are not available and this has gone on for years.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-08-05
Service brakes
16% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Show complaint excerpts
Receiving a "Service trailer brake system" Message while in motion on both highway and city streets when applying brakes both with and without tow\haul mode engaged.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-07-25
Structure
13% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing body.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2009 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated that the frame developed a crack and separated right behind the control arm on both sides of the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-06-13
Tires
6% · 2 reportsSafety timeline
5 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2014-08-29Electrical system14V407000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Chevrolet Silverado HD 2500/3500 trucks manufactured January 18, 2007, to June 22, 2011, and GMC Sierra HD 2500/3500 trucks manufactured January 22, 2007, to June 21, 2011, and...
Remedy: GM will notify owners and dealers will replace the jumper harness with one that includes a 40 amp inline fuse, and provide the owner with supplemental Owner Manual information, free of charge. The recall began on August 29, 2014.
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2018-06-11Equipment18V267000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD, 2009 GMC Topkick 5000, 6000, 7000 and 8000 Series and Isuzu F Series, and 2009-2018 Chevrolet Express, and GMC Savana vehicles, equipped with certain...
Remedy: GM will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde to get a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began June 11, 2018.
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2021-03-01Air bags21V050000 General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL, and 2009-2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500,...
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 22, 2021.
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2021-05-11Air bags21V053000 General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500/3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles...
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 24, 2021.
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2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
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2021-09-20Air bags21V052000 General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL...
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 23, 2021.
Buy-smart checklist
2009 GMC Sierra 2500 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 5 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 14V407000 · Electrical system
- Recall 18V267000 · Equipment
- Recall 21V050000 · Air bags
- Recall 21V053000 · Air bags
- Recall 21V052000 · Air bags
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- Is the 2009 GMC Sierra 2500 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2009 GMC Sierra 2500 is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 GMC Sierra 2500?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2009 GMC Sierra 2500 have?
- 5 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.