Does the 2009 GMC Sierra 1500 have engine problems?

NHTSA has 34 owner complaints about the engine in the 2009 GMC Sierra 1500, 12% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 45,637 miles.

Which GMC Sierra 1500 year has the most engine complaints?

The 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 has the most engine complaints (351), compared with 34 for the 2009.

Is there a engine recall for the 2009 GMC Sierra 1500?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 GMC Sierra 1500 is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2009 GMC Sierra 1500 Engine Problems

NHTSA has 34 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2009 GMC Sierra 1500, 12% of all 278 complaints for this model year. That is #14 highest engine complaint count among 21 Sierra 1500 model years. These complaints report 2 crashes, 2 fires, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 45,637 miles.

Engine complaints: 34; 12% of 278
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 45,637 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2009 GMC Sierra 1500 engine complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 29, 2009, latest Aug 18, 2025.

34 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2009 to Aug 2025; peak Mar 2016 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2009 GMC Sierra 1500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Sierra 1500 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200540 (13%)
200610 (5%)
200733 (10%)
200824 (5%)
200934 (12%)
201022 (10%)
201133 (9%)
201216 (11%)
201313 (8%)
201493 (11%)
201593 (12%)
201647 (12%)
201777 (18%)
201881 (25%)
2019334 (50%)
2020263 (55%)
2021351 (62%)
2022267 (46%)
2023232 (48%)
2024218 (61%)
202560 (52%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 GMC Sierra 1500 have engine problems?: NHTSA has 34 owner complaints about the engine in the 2009 GMC Sierra 1500, 12% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 45,637 miles.
Which GMC Sierra 1500 year has the most engine complaints?: The 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 has the most engine complaints (351), compared with 34 for the 2009.
Is there a engine recall for the 2009 GMC Sierra 1500?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 GMC Sierra 1500 is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.