Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 GMC Sierra
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 GMC Sierra has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 37 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #10V240000 HEATED WINDSHIELD WASHER MODULE SHORT CIRCUIT NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 9 complaints
- Electrical System 9 complaints
- Structure 6 complaints
- Engine 3 complaints
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 2 complaints
- Latches/Locks/Linkages 2 complaints
Of the 37 complaints on file, 3 report a crash; across all 37 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 GMC Sierra generally holds an average reliability rating with notable issues in its electrical system and air bags. While these problems can be concerning, they are not significantly more frequent than typical for vehicles of this class and age.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 80,000–120,000 miles | $300–$700 | common |
| air bags | 70,000–100,000 miles | $250–$600 | common |
| structure | 100,000–150,000 miles | $400–$800 | occasional |
| engine | 90,000–130,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
| steering | 100,000–140,000 miles | $350–$1,000 | rare |
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 every 5,000 miles
- Replace air filter every 20,000 miles
- Change transmission fluid every 50,000 miles
- Inspect brakes every 20,000 miles
- Rotate tires every 10,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Check engine light on often
- Air bag warning lights
- Unresponsive electrical components
- Stiff or unresponsive steering
- Rattling noises from structure
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 GMC Sierra at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.