Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 GMC Sierra 2500
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 GMC Sierra 2500 has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 31 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21V050000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V052000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V053000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V267000 Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V407000 Melted Fusible Link may Result in Fire NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 7 complaints
- Air Bags 5 complaints
- Structure 4 complaints
- Service Brakes 3 complaints
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 2 complaints
- Engine 2 complaints
Of the 31 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,500–$6,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 GMC Sierra 2500 has a moderate number of owner complaints and recall campaigns, primarily related to the electrical system and airbags. While the vehicle does experience some common issues, the data is not extensive enough to deem it unreliable. Maintenance costs and repairs should be manageable for owners.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 60,000–100,000 miles | $200–$800 | common |
| airbags | Unknown | $400–$1,200 | occasional |
| brakes | 80,000–120,000 miles | $300–$900 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspection and service
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Cooling system maintenance
- Transmission fluid change
- Battery checks and replacement
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Dashboard warning lights
- Warning chimes
- Inconsistent braking
- Airbag light on
- Electrical issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 GMC Sierra 2500 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.