general problems of the 2009 GMC Sierra 1500

Six problems related to power train have been reported for the 2009 GMC Sierra 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2009 GMC Sierra 1500 based on all problems reported for the 2009 Sierra 1500.

1 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2022

Yes, the airbag has not been replaced but I have another serious safety problem with this vehicle: the stabilitrak system does not work, it is not possible to shift into gear, if the vehicle is put into use there is a definite possibility that the truck will go into limp mode with a very limited speed (20 mph?) while trying to keep up with the traffic flow at 75+mph while the. Transmission searches for which gear and wheel to apply power. This is a frightening experience to say the least. And I am without my work truck (and work) for more than 4 months because GMC has no eta for parts to repair this problem. I guess this is not. Safety issue in reality since I cannot/ will not drive this piece of dangerous general motors engineering nightmare. When I search for solutions to this problem I find that there are many many gm vehicles (cars,suvs,vans, trucks) experiencing the same seriously dangerous situations. It is time to investigate this company before it shutters its doors and moves offshore to leave their junk in the united states without responsibility for repairs or accidents. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

2 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 03/03/2021

First had transmission replaced, then a second one, now third time they say transfer case, locking itself in gear, and dangerous cause wanted to take off fast in reverse. All this happening just in a couple months time. Cost 3500 for transmission, now saying transfer case will cost me more money, and I still owe 800 on the transmission replacement. It is a 2009 GMC sierra ld, VIN is [xxx]. Thank you hope you can help me out on this. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

3 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2020

Allison transmission - random hard shifts, random multiple dtc's, random limp mode. Clear codes and works fine until it doesn't. Might have to clear codes 3-4 times a day or it might make it a week before it goes into limp mode again.

4 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 12/12/2019

Rear end locks up. If the wheels spin then the truck wont move. It gets stuck and you have to force it forward until the wheels start moving freely again.

5 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 06/08/2017

Transmission filler tube is breaking. There is a recall but not on mine. Why? I ordered a new one.

6 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 12/02/2014

Excessive oil usage, have had it monitored 3 times per gm. Uses oil every 2 thousand miles ,they are aware that these 5. 3 v8 are doing so. There is a service bulletin out on this problem, this problem needs to be investigated by our government.


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