2009 GMC SIERRA
1 recalls, 48 complaints - 461 TSBs
10V240000 Jun 4, 2010
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Defect Description
GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2009 BUICK, LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 BUICK ENCLAVE; CADILLAC CTS; MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON XL; SATURN OUT... Read more
Consequence
IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE HEATED WASHER MODULE TO IGNITE AND A FIRE MAY OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL PERMANENTLY DISABLE AND REMOVE THE HEATED WASHER FLUID MODULE. AN UPDATED PAGE FOR THE OWNER MANUAL WILL BE PROVIDED AND INSERTED IN THE OWNER MANUAL TO DOCUMENT THAT THE FEATURE HAS BEEN PERMANENTLY DISABLED AND REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 11, 2010. OWN... Read more
Complaint Statistics
48 total complaints
3 crashes 2 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 8 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 8 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 3 |
| ENGINE | 3 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 2 |
| STEERING | 2 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 1 |
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Feb 16, 2023
Incident date: Jan 15, 2021
While using Intelligent Adaptive Cruise, the vehicle suddenly thought the speed limit was 85mph and quickly started accelerating. Confused, I hit the brakes to stop the acceleration. I have uploaded a photo of the dash that I took showing that the system read the speed limit sign as 85. I saw no spe... Read more
AIR BAGS
Aug 11, 2022
Incident date: Aug 11, 2022
2009 GMC SIERRA. CONSUMER WRITES SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS RELATED TO TAKATA AIRBAG SAFETY RECALL. THE CONSUMER STATED THE AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER STATED THE AIRBAG RECALL HAD ALREADY BEEN PERFOMED ON THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER PAID TO HAVE THE AIRBAG SENSOR REPAIRED.
AIR BAGS
Nov 4, 2021
Incident date: May 15, 2013
The contact owns a 2009 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated while driving at 45 MPH, he crashed into the driver's side of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact did not know whether a warning light illuminated. A police report was filed. The contact did not sustain any injuries ... Read more
Crash
AIR BAGS
Oct 14, 2021
Incident date: Oct 14, 2021
The contact called on behalf of a GM dealer where he is employed. He stated that a customer had dropped off his 2009 GMC Sierra to be serviced for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V052000 (Air Bags). As the vehicle sat on the dealer lot with the engine off, the contact witnessed both the passenger and drive... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jun 22, 2021
Incident date: Aug 1, 2020
Takata Recall. The contact owns a 2009 GMC SIERRA. The contact stated that the "Service airbag notification" warning light had illuminated onthe instrument panel. The contact then received a notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V053000(AIRBAGS); however, the parts for the repair were unavailabl... Read more
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
Mar 16, 2016
Incident date: Mar 2, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL AND THE STABILIZER TRACK CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION WHEN DRIVING OVER 50 MPH, THE ENGINE MADE A CLINKING NOISE AND THEN STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED... Read more
ENGINE
Mar 16, 2016
Incident date: Mar 2, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL AND THE STABILIZER TRACK CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION WHEN DRIVING OVER 50 MPH, THE ENGINE MADE A CLINKING NOISE AND THEN STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Dec 1, 2015
Incident date: Sep 8, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT FUEL INJECTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Nov 16, 2015
Incident date: May 18, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 GMC SIERRA. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE DOORS AUTOMATICALLY LOCKED AS DESIGNED. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION, THE DOORS FAILED TO UNLOCK. THE CONTACT HAD TO MANUALLY UNLOCK THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS T... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 16, 2015
Incident date: May 18, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 GMC SIERRA. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE DOORS AUTOMATICALLY LOCKED AS DESIGNED. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION, THE DOORS FAILED TO UNLOCK. THE CONTACT HAD TO MANUALLY UNLOCK THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS T... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Oct 1, 2015
Incident date: Aug 3, 2015
DASHBOARD CRACKING
AIR BAGS
Sep 9, 2015
Incident date: Nov 18, 2014
ABOUT A YEAR GO STARDED TO SEE A CRACK ON THE DASHBOARD BY THE AIR BAG
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 12, 2015
Incident date: Jul 1, 2015
THE SPRING ON THE SPARE TIRE HOLDER BROKE AND I FOUND IT ON THE GROUND. THE SPRING ITSELF IS NOT AVAILABLE AND I HAD TO HAVE THE DEALER REPLACE THE ENTIRE ASSEMBLY AT A COST OF NEARLY $300. HAD THIS TIRE COME LOOSE DURING HIGH SPEED TRAVEL IT COULD HAVE CAUSED LOSS OF CONTROL. I GUESS I'M LUCKY I FO... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 19, 2015
Incident date: May 13, 2014
MY DASHBOARD IS DISINTEGRATING. IT STARTED WITH A FEW HAIRLINE CRACKS, BUT NOW THERE ARE FIST SIZED HOLES IN MY DASHBOARD, AND IT IS FULL OF CRASKS. IF I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT, I WOULD HAVE A FACE FULL OF PLASTIC SHARDS.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 13, 2015
Incident date: Feb 13, 2015
I GOT OUT OF MY TRUCK, HAD LEFT THE KEYS IN THE IGNITION, WALKED OVER TO GET SOMETHING OFF THE GROUND AND HEARD THE HORN BLOW. I WALKED BACK OVER TO THE TRUCK TO GET BACK IN AND IT WAS LOCKED. I CALLED ON STAR AND THEY COULDN'T UNLOCK IT SO THEY HAD TO SEND A LOCK-OUT SERVICE TO UNLOCK THE TRUCK. TH... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Feb 12, 2015
Incident date: Feb 4, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR HANDLE FRACTURED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOOR HAD TO BE OPENED FROM THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO INFORMED THAT THE PART CAME IN ONE PIECE AND THE ENTIRE PART NEEDED ... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Feb 12, 2015
Incident date: Feb 4, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR HANDLE FRACTURED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOOR HAD TO BE OPENED FROM THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO INFORMED THAT THE PART CAME IN ONE PIECE AND THE ENTIRE PART NEEDED ... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Jan 14, 2015
Incident date: Jan 1, 2014
I AM HAVING SERIOUS PROBLEMS WITH THE STABILITRAK ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM. WHENEVER IT GETS COLD ( BELOW APPROX. 38 DEGREES) THE STABILITRAK SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS. EVEN IF I TURN IT OFF IT STILL AFFECTS THE PERFORMANCE OF THE ENGINE (LOW SPEED, ENGINE HESITATING). THE TRUCK RUNS FINE IN ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 10, 2015
Incident date: Oct 13, 2014
IN COLD WEATHER THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DOES NOT WORK, THE ONLY THING THAT DOES WORK IS THE BACK LIGHTING. *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jan 8, 2015
Incident date: Jan 6, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 GMC SIERRA. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE ENGINE POWER SUDDENLY REDUCED TO 40 MPH AND THE ENGINE COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. THE ENGINE RESTARTED WITH SLOW ACCELERATION AND UNKNOWN WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGN... Read more
ENGINE
Jan 8, 2015
Incident date: Jan 6, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 GMC SIERRA. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE ENGINE POWER SUDDENLY REDUCED TO 40 MPH AND THE ENGINE COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. THE ENGINE RESTARTED WITH SLOW ACCELERATION AND UNKNOWN WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGN... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Dec 15, 2014
Incident date: Dec 13, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHROME PLATING WAS SEPARATING FROM ALL OF THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE PARTS THAT WERE STICKING OUT WERE VERY SHARP. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MINOR CUTS ON THE RIGHT HAND. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR R... Read more
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 23, 2014
Incident date: Nov 17, 2010
I' M WRITING IN TOO COMPLAIN ABOUT THE DASHBOARD CLUSTER ON MY 2009 GMC SIERRA. I SEE THAT A RECALL ALONG WITH A LAWSUIT WITH THIS SAME ISSUE WAS SUBMITTED. I HAVE BEEN GOING BACK AND FORTH WITH GMC ON THIS ISSUE SINCE 2011. THEY STATED IT WAS A FUSE AND REPLACED THE FUSE , BUT MY DASHBOARD ALONG W... Read more
AIR BAGS
Oct 28, 2014
Incident date: Oct 7, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 GMC SIERRA. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 89,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 4, 2014
Incident date: Aug 1, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD REMAIN ON AFTER THE KEY WAS REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 24,000.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Aug 19, 2014
Incident date: May 28, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE SPARE TIRE DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,000.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Jun 16, 2014
Incident date: Jun 28, 2013
POWER LOCKS QUIT WORKING HAVE TO USE THE KEY TO OPEN DOORS. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 16, 2014
Incident date: Jun 28, 2013
POWER LOCKS QUIT WORKING HAVE TO USE THE KEY TO OPEN DOORS. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 10, 2014
Incident date: Feb 20, 2013
ABOUT 2 MONTHS AFTER WE PURCHASED OUR PRE-OWNED 2009 GMC SIERRA DENALI WE STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE ENGINE POWER AND ALL SENSORS GOING OFF. THE SENSORS START GOING OFF THE STABILITY CONTROL CUTS OFF IT SAYS ENGINE POWER REDUCED THEN DOESN'T WANT TO SHIFT AND KILLS IN MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. IT WIL... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Jun 10, 2014
Incident date: Feb 20, 2013
ABOUT 2 MONTHS AFTER WE PURCHASED OUR PRE-OWNED 2009 GMC SIERRA DENALI WE STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE ENGINE POWER AND ALL SENSORS GOING OFF. THE SENSORS START GOING OFF THE STABILITY CONTROL CUTS OFF IT SAYS ENGINE POWER REDUCED THEN DOESN'T WANT TO SHIFT AND KILLS IN MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. IT WIL... Read more
ENGINE
Jun 10, 2014
Incident date: Feb 20, 2013
ABOUT 2 MONTHS AFTER WE PURCHASED OUR PRE-OWNED 2009 GMC SIERRA DENALI WE STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE ENGINE POWER AND ALL SENSORS GOING OFF. THE SENSORS START GOING OFF THE STABILITY CONTROL CUTS OFF IT SAYS ENGINE POWER REDUCED THEN DOESN'T WANT TO SHIFT AND KILLS IN MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. IT WIL... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
May 23, 2014
Incident date: Apr 25, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 GMC SIERRA 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAG MODULE AND SENSOR WERE DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILUR... Read more
AIR BAGS
May 23, 2014
Incident date: Apr 25, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 GMC SIERRA 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAG MODULE AND SENSOR WERE DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILUR... Read more
SUSPENSION
Apr 15, 2014
Incident date: Apr 2, 2014
MY WIFE WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45MPH IN FALL RIVER WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN WE HEARD A LARGE BANG UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE, UPON LOOKING IN THE REAR MIRROR I NOTICED A LARGE STEEL ITEM SHOOT OUT FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE SLIDING FAST BEHIND THE VEHICLE WITH SPARKS NOTICED AS IT WAS DARK, AND INTO ONC... Read more
STRUCTURE
Feb 3, 2014
Incident date: Jan 28, 2014
3 CRACKS APPEARED IN THE TOP OF THE DASH. ONE 2" LONG RUNNING FROM THE AIR BAG COVER FORWARD TO EDGE OF DASH SECTION. 2 CRACKS ON BACK OF INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ONE ON RIGHT SIDE 4" LONG, AND ONE ON THE LEFT SIDE ABOUT 6" LONG. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN IN ANY ACCIDENTS. THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM... Read more
WHEELS
Jan 29, 2013
Incident date: Jun 7, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE WHEEL COVERS BECAME DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER TWICE FOR DIAGNOSIS AND EACH TIME, THE WHEEL COVERS WERE REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED SO ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Nov 26, 2012
Incident date: Nov 1, 2012
I STATED MY TRUCK TO WARM IT UP WHEN I GOT IN AND STARTED TO DRIVE I HAD NO POWER STEERING OR POWER BRAKES. I REVVED THE MOTOR A LITTLE AND I COULD HEAR THE POWER STEERING PUMP MAKE A NOISE AND IT STARTED WORKING. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WHO SAID THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. *TR
STEERING
Nov 26, 2012
Incident date: Nov 1, 2012
I STATED MY TRUCK TO WARM IT UP WHEN I GOT IN AND STARTED TO DRIVE I HAD NO POWER STEERING OR POWER BRAKES. I REVVED THE MOTOR A LITTLE AND I COULD HEAR THE POWER STEERING PUMP MAKE A NOISE AND IT STARTED WORKING. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WHO SAID THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Aug 22, 2012
Incident date: Oct 14, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A DELAY WHENEVER HE ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE, ONCE IT ENGAGED THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UNEXPECTEDLY. AS A RESULT HE HAD TO USE BOTH FEET TO ENGAGE THE BRAKES IN ORDER TO SLOW DOWN THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED CAUSING THE V... Read more
Crash
STEERING
Jun 27, 2012
Incident date: Jun 20, 2012
I WAS BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE AND BUMPED THE CURB WITH THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE AT LESS THAN 1/2 MPH. PULLED FORWARD AND THEN BACKED OUT AGAIN WITHOUT CURB CONTACT. DROVE LESS THAN 50 FEET AND WAS UNABLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE. THE RIGHT FRONT INNER TIE ROD HAD FAILED CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING. E... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 29, 2011
Incident date: Sep 19, 2011
AFTER BEING STRUCK FROM BEHIND THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR DOOR LOCKS AND WINDOWS WOULD NOT OPERATE. AT THE REPAIR SHOP TEXAS THEY STATED " THIS WAS NOT A RESULT OF THE CRASH BUT A KNOWN DEFECT. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) *TT
Crash
1 injured
SEAT BELTS
Sep 29, 2011
Incident date: Sep 19, 2011
THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILED. IT WILL NO LONGER LOCK AND LETS THE BELT FREE IF ENGAGED. VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED AT TEXAS. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) *TT
EQUIPMENT
Apr 15, 2011
Incident date: Jan 15, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 GMC SIERRA EQUIPPED WITH A WEBASTO HOLLANDIA TVS 900 SUN ROOF. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10E038000 (VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT THE PARTS NECESSARY TO REM... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jul 22, 2010
Incident date: Mar 9, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 GMC SIERRA 1500. THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION AND HEARD A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE BEGAN ONE WEEK AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKES WOULD SHAKE AND VIBRATE WHEN THEY WERE ENGAGED. THE ENGINE CONSUMED AN EXCES... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jul 22, 2010
Incident date: Mar 9, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 GMC SIERRA 1500. THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION AND HEARD A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE BEGAN ONE WEEK AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKES WOULD SHAKE AND VIBRATE WHEN THEY WERE ENGAGED. THE ENGINE CONSUMED AN EXCES... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jul 22, 2010
Incident date: Mar 9, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 GMC SIERRA 1500. THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION AND HEARD A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE BEGAN ONE WEEK AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKES WOULD SHAKE AND VIBRATE WHEN THEY WERE ENGAGED. THE ENGINE CONSUMED AN EXCES... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Aug 14, 2009
Incident date: Jul 10, 2009
I RECENTLY PURCHASED A GMC SIERRA CREW CAB PICKUP . WHEN IT RAINS, THE RIGHT FRONT HEADLIGHT FOGS UP CREATING A HAZARD AS ON COMING TRAFFIC CANNOT SEE MY TURN SIGNAL. THE LEFT LIGHT DOES NOT FOG UP. NOW, THE LAW OF PHYSICS TELLS ME THERE IS A LEAK IN THE HEADLIGHT AND NATURALLY THE MOISTURE WILL C... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Apr 1, 2009
Incident date: Apr 1, 2009
2009 GMC SIERRA HAD A INCORRECT MARKED WIRE FOR THE TRAILER POWER. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN CONNECTING THE TRAILER POWER, HE CONNECTED THE WIRE AT THE FUSE PANEL MARKED TRAILER POWER FEED. WHEN THERE WAS NO POWER AT THE TRAILER CONNECTION HE CONTACTED THE DEALER. THEY DETERMINED THAT THE WIRE ... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2009 GMC SIERRA
461 manufacturer communications from 281 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 33 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 32 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 24 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 21 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 18 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 18 |
| 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 14 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 13 |
06-03-09-004H
Jul 17, 2017
022140 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to lube the rear leaf springs on vehicles with the condition of a squeak noise originating from the rear of the vehicle.
GCUS-3-854
Feb 23, 2017
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
14648A - Customer Satisfaction. Certain vehicles have a performance issue with their OnStar modules that could impact the vehicle?s battery life. If the vehicle?s OnStar module contains this condition, the OnStar green telltale light will b
GCUS-3-854
Feb 23, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
14648A - Customer Satisfaction. Certain vehicles have a performance issue with their OnStar modules that could impact the vehicle?s battery life. If the vehicle?s OnStar module contains this condition, the OnStar green telltale light will b
PIT5161E
Feb 8, 2017
071000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a bump feel or clunk noise at a stop or on launch. Dealer should communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating
PIT3665E
Jan 31, 2017
031000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.
PIT4989B
Mar 1, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides the technician with a list of modules to check for communication with the scan tool, if the navigation radio does not display the current Hybrid mode. Dealer will use a scan tool to check
PIP5276F
Mar 1, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
This Preliminary Information communication provides steps the technician will uses to diagnose and repair vehicles that have low oil pressure after an oil change with the engine Regular Production Option Code L20, L77, L94, L96, L99, L9H, L
PIT4597E
Mar 1, 2016
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
This Preliminary Information communication provides the technician with the additional steps that are needed to help perform a successful brake bleed on the 2-Mode Hybrid with Regular Production Option Code HP2. With a battery maintainer in
PIT4597E
Mar 1, 2016
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
This Preliminary Information communication provides the technician with the additional steps that are needed to help perform a successful brake bleed on the 2-Mode Hybrid with Regular Production Option Code HP2. With a battery maintainer in
PIC5953A
Feb 23, 2016
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have an issue when using Bluetooth voice recognition with an iPhone. Technician should work with the customer to insure the phone cont
PIP5226A
Feb 11, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT FINDING NEEDLE BEARINGS DURING AN OIL CHANGE. TECHNICIAN WILL GAIN ACCESS TO THE ROLLER ROCKERS TO INSPECT THEM. ONLY REPLACE THE ROLLER ROCKER THAT IS
PIP5104B
Feb 9, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT VEHICLES THAT MAY HAVE A COLD ENGINE TICK NOISE FOR 50 SECONDS AT START UP. TECHNICIAN DETERMINES IF THE TICK NOISE IS POSSIBLY COMING FROM THE EXHAUST
03-08-46-004R
Jan 27, 2016
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This informational bulletin provides information on Part Restriction and Ordering Process Information for OnStar Vehicle Communication Interface Modules (VCIM) (GMNA Only)
03-08-46-004R
Jan 27, 2016
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
This informational bulletin provides information on Part Restriction and Ordering Process Information for OnStar Vehicle Communication Interface Modules (VCIM) (GMNA Only)
PI0639C
Jan 25, 2016
010000 STEERING
This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure to apply dielectric grease and a piece of adhesive shim stock to the steering angle sensor connector to correct a condition of service stabilitak message displayed in DIC and DTC
PI0639C
Jan 25, 2016
016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure to apply dielectric grease and a piece of adhesive shim stock to the steering angle sensor connector to correct a condition of service stabilitak message displayed in DIC and DTC
13-02-32-001D
Jan 19, 2016
015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to flush and bleed the power steering system to correct a condition of power steering noise or fluid leak from power steering pump, gear or high pressure hose during extreme low temperature condi
06-06-01-010C
Jan 14, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
This informational bulletin provides information on close coupled converters and there affect on newly installed engines or engines during there break in period.
05-08-51-001H
Jan 7, 2016
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
This informational bulletin provides information on removing paint stains on the under side of protective shipping film
15-00-89-005
Aug 18, 2015
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This warranty administration bulletin provides dealership personnel with policy and procedure requirements for essential tools that include consumable parts (U.S. Only).
10-08-110-001D
Aug 6, 2015
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This informational bulletin provides information on the proper use of GM floor mats.
00-06-01-026G
Aug 4, 2015
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This informational bulletin provides information to technicians regarding intake manifold inspection/replacement after severe internal engine damage.
07-00-89-037H
Aug 3, 2015
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs.
PIP-5276-E
Aug 1, 2015
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC: ON SOME VEHICLES AND/OR TRUCKS, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WILL ILLUMINATE, AFTER AN OIL CHANGE, INDICATING LOW OIL PRESSURE AND/OR SES LAMP WILL ILLUMINATE. MODEL 2007-13 CANYON, SIERRA, SAVANA, YUKON, CTS-V, ESCALADE, AV
PIP-5276-E
Aug 1, 2015
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC: ON SOME VEHICLES AND/OR TRUCKS, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WILL ILLUMINATE, AFTER AN OIL CHANGE, INDICATING LOW OIL PRESSURE AND/OR SES LAMP WILL ILLUMINATE. MODEL 2007-13 CANYON, SIERRA, SAVANA, YUKON, CTS-V, ESCALADE, AV
07-06-04-019E
Jun 23, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This technical bulletin provides repair information for repairing the IP to body harness connector to correct a customer concern for intermittent Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated with Reduced Engine Power displayed and DTC P21
07-06-04-019E
Jun 23, 2015
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This technical bulletin provides repair information for repairing the IP to body harness connector to correct a customer concern for intermittent Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated with Reduced Engine Power displayed and DTC P21
02-00-89-002O
Jun 22, 2015
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on when and how to submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. Dealers Only).
99-00-89-019M
Jun 12, 2015
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel with Global Warranty Management (GWM), Warranty Parts Center (WPC), and Parts Return Program information.
15-08-44-001C
Jun 11, 2015
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
This informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar? cellular communication upgrade.
02-07-30-052J
May 29, 2015
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
This informational bulletin provides technicians with information regarding automatic transmission oil cooler flow test essential tool J-45096 TransFlow?.
02-07-30-052J
May 29, 2015
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
This informational bulletin provides technicians with information regarding automatic transmission oil cooler flow test essential tool J-45096 TransFlow?.
05-06-04-035E
May 27, 2015
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel with information on flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) and the usage of E85 fuel in GM vehicles.
15-00-89-004A
May 22, 2015
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This informational bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered seepage.
00-06-01-026F
May 21, 2015
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This informational bulletin provides information to technicians regarding intake manifold inspection/replacement after severe internal engine damage.
15-08-44-001A
May 15, 2015
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
This informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar? cellular communication upgrade.
15-08-44-001B
May 15, 2015
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
This informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar? cellular communication upgrade.
15-08-44-001B
May 15, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar? cellular communication upgrade.
PIC4310L
Apr 17, 2015
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Technician will need to call General Motors Tech
PIC4310L
Apr 17, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Technician will need to call General Motors Tech
05-08-46-009D
Mar 31, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This informational bulletin adds the 2014 and 2015 model years to information of a language change for OnStar System (U.S. and Canada only).
12-07-30-001E
Mar 26, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This informational bulletin provides information on the Product Quality Center (PQC) assembly replacement process for Service Agents not required to contact PQC prior to assembly replacement.
13-08-116-001B
Mar 26, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
The intent of this technical bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other diagnostic methods to identify them.
00-05-22-002O
Mar 24, 2015
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
This informational bulletin provides technicians with a brake lathe calibration procedure.
PI1440
Mar 16, 2015
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
This preliminary informational bulletin provides technicians with diagnostic tips for a customer concern of odor emanating from HVAC system.
13-00-89-008A
Mar 16, 2015
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
This informational bulletin communicates GM wiring repair strategy information.
04-00-89-015J
Mar 10, 2015
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This warranty administration bulletin communicates GM required operating procedures (U.S. only) for service operations.
09-00-89-016D
Mar 10, 2015
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This warranty administration bulletin provides retail and wholesale service personnel with the policies and the warranty claims submission procedures that support Labor Operation 0600014 - Suspected Tampering or Vehicle Modifications.
12-06-01-008B
Mar 9, 2015
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel information on unscheduled supplemental services (including flushing services and additives) and proper use of GM simplified maintenance schedules (Canada only).
15-00-90-001
Mar 6, 2015
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This informational bulletin provides technicians with diagnostic tips for preventing oil leaks after changing oil and filter.
02-07-30-029X
Mar 4, 2015
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This informational bulletin provides information on the PQC assembly replacement process - for dealers required to contact PQC prior to replacing an assembly (U.S. and Canada only).
15-08-73-001
Mar 2, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This informational bulletin provides information on communication with OnStar? module after Canadian cellular upgrade.
15-08-44-001
Mar 2, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar? cellular communication upgrade.
04-06-04-051D
Feb 20, 2015
073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
This informational bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors.
PIT5264C
Feb 13, 2015
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that are travelling from Canada to the United States. While in the United States they are unable to receive Turn-by-Turn directions. Due to the
PIT5264C
Feb 13, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that are travelling from Canada to the United States. While in the United States they are unable to receive Turn-by-Turn directions. Due to the
09-03-09-001C
Feb 13, 2015
022140 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
This technical bulletin provides repair information for the re-torque of leaf spring bolts to correct a customer concern for a clunking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle.
09-03-09-001C
Feb 13, 2015
021240 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
This technical bulletin provides repair information for the re-torque of leaf spring bolts to correct a customer concern for a clunking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle.
09-03-09-001C
Feb 13, 2015
020000 SUSPENSION
This technical bulletin provides repair information for the re-torque of leaf spring bolts to correct a customer concern for a clunking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle.
09-03-09-001B
Feb 12, 2015
020000 SUSPENSION
This technical bulletin provides repair information for the re-torque of leaf spring bolts to correct a customer concern for a clunking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle.
09-03-09-001B
Feb 12, 2015
021240 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
This technical bulletin provides repair information for the re-torque of leaf spring bolts to correct a customer concern for a clunking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle.
09-03-09-001B
Feb 12, 2015
022140 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
This technical bulletin provides repair information for the re-torque of leaf spring bolts to correct a customer concern for a clunking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle.
05-00-89-055E
Feb 9, 2015
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This warranty administration bulletin provides information to clarify proper transaction administration of GM Dealer Empowerment Program and Goodwill Cases.
PI1018A
Feb 5, 2015
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
This preliminary informational bulletin adds the 2015 model year to repair information on correcting a customer concern of poor, limited, reduced Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) or Remote Vehicle Start (RVS) range.
PI1018A
Feb 5, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This preliminary informational bulletin adds the 2015 model year to repair information on correcting a customer concern of poor, limited, reduced Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) or Remote Vehicle Start (RVS) range.
PB-14648
Feb 1, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BUICK/CHEVROLET/PONTIAC/SATURN/SAAB/GMC/CADILLAC: TSB CONTAINS AN OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER. SELECT DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON BELOW. IN CERTAIN VEHICLES AND SUVS, ONSTAR MODULE GREEN TELLTALE LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED WHEN VEHICLE IS OFF AND DRA
PB-14648
Feb 1, 2015
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BUICK/CHEVROLET/PONTIAC/SATURN/SAAB/GMC/CADILLAC: TSB CONTAINS AN OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER. SELECT DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON BELOW. IN CERTAIN VEHICLES AND SUVS, ONSTAR MODULE GREEN TELLTALE LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED WHEN VEHICLE IS OFF AND DRA
PIP4568R
Jan 21, 2015
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that some vehicles may have a Service Engine Soon lamp, engine misfire on cylinder 1, 4, 6, or 7 and/or tick noise. Technician will follow service information
PIT3271G
Jan 15, 2015
200000 WHEELS
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed fo
PIT3271G
Jan 15, 2015
190000 TIRES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed fo
PIC4310K
Jan 14, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Technician will need to call General Motors Tech
PIC3278F
Jan 14, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician the steps needed to diagnose and repair the vehicles that may have unwanted or phantom phone calls. Technician will need to determine what type of call the cu
PIC4310K
Jan 14, 2015
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Technician will need to call General Motors Tech
PIT-4322-D
Nov 1, 2014
010000 STEERING
GM: THERE IS UNWANTED STABILITY ACTION OR STABILITY LIGHT ON. THIS CAN BE CAUSED BY THE SUSPENSION BEING MODIFIED. *RM UPDATED 6/18/12. *PE MODELS 2007-13 ALL ESCALADE; AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; SIERRA, SIERRA DENALI, A
PIT-4322-D
Nov 1, 2014
020000 SUSPENSION
GM: THERE IS UNWANTED STABILITY ACTION OR STABILITY LIGHT ON. THIS CAN BE CAUSED BY THE SUSPENSION BEING MODIFIED. *RM UPDATED 6/18/12. *PE MODELS 2007-13 ALL ESCALADE; AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; SIERRA, SIERRA DENALI, A
PIT-4322-D
Nov 1, 2014
251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
GM: THERE IS UNWANTED STABILITY ACTION OR STABILITY LIGHT ON. THIS CAN BE CAUSED BY THE SUSPENSION BEING MODIFIED. *RM UPDATED 6/18/12. *PE MODELS 2007-13 ALL ESCALADE; AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; SIERRA, SIERRA DENALI, A
10-08-42-001C
Nov 1, 2014
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
GM: LOW BEAM HEADLAMP BULB DIAGNOSIS/ REPLACEMENT (INSPECT BULB AND CONNECTOR). DO NOT REPLACE THE ENTIRE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY FOR THIS CONDITION. REPLACE THE BULB AND INSPECT THE CONNECTOR. *JS UPDATED 4/7/15. *PE
SB-09184-A
Nov 1, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
GMC\CHEVROLET SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. MATERIAL OVER SENSING & DIAGNOSTIC MODULE RETAINING MOISTURE. VEHICLES MAY HAVE A CONDITION WHERE AN ELECTRONIC COMPONENT LOCATED BENEATH THE DRIVER'S SEAT MAY C
14-00-89-003A
Oct 30, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This information for Warranty administration - Changes the Service Policy and Procedures Section 1.6.2.11 and now is refered to Article 3.2.9 of the 1st addition manual for details of Technician Identification and Accounting of Labor Time
06-08-43-003E
Oct 23, 2014
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
This informational bulletin explains how to care for wiper blades.
07-08-49-020I
Oct 17, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This informational bulletin provides a quick guide to updating which model vehicle after replacing the IPC.
04-00-89-015H
Oct 16, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information of the JOB CARD, for a repair on vehicles and what is acceptable - customer authorization; Service manager approvals and transaction authorization; Details of concern, cause a
08-08-44-015E
Oct 6, 2014
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This informational bulletin provides information on Inappropriate Warranty Claims Submitted for Damaged Radios and IPCs
08-08-44-015E
Oct 6, 2014
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This informational bulletin provides information on Inappropriate Warranty Claims Submitted for Damaged Radios and IPCs
PIT5319A
Sep 17, 2014
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the OnStar LED is staying on after the vehicle Retained Accessory Power has turned off and/or their Bluetooth phone stays connected after
PIT5319
Sep 8, 2014
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the OnStar LED is staying on after the vehicle Retained Accessory Power has turned off and/or their Bluetooth phone stays connected after
SB-080604003-C
Sep 1, 2014
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
GMC/CHEVROLET: ENGINES, WITH EGR SYSTEM, HAS LEAKAGE FROM EGR COOLER ENGINE COOLANT INTO THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER. MODEL 2002-15 SILVERADO, SIERRA, 2004-09 KODIAK C4500-C5500, TOPKICK C4500-C5500, 2006-15 EXPRESS, SAVANA. *PE
SB-080604003-C
Sep 1, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
GMC/CHEVROLET: ENGINES, WITH EGR SYSTEM, HAS LEAKAGE FROM EGR COOLER ENGINE COOLANT INTO THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER. MODEL 2002-15 SILVERADO, SIERRA, 2004-09 KODIAK C4500-C5500, TOPKICK C4500-C5500, 2006-15 EXPRESS, SAVANA. *PE
PIP4932C
Aug 15, 2014
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles with Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0101. Technician should follow published Serv
PIT4543B
Aug 7, 2014
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the operation of the ground illumination lamp. For the puddle lamps to operate they must be turned on using the Drivers Information Center buttons and i
PIT4543B
Aug 7, 2014
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the operation of the ground illumination lamp. For the puddle lamps to operate they must be turned on using the Drivers Information Center buttons and i
PIT5067A
Jul 30, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have "Press check to turn off motion sensor" message on the Driver Information Center. If this message is displayed, the vehicle has a
PIT5067A
Jul 30, 2014
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have "Press check to turn off motion sensor" message on the Driver Information Center. If this message is displayed, the vehicle has a
PIP3783D
Jul 16, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on or reduced engine power message. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes
PIP3783D
Jul 16, 2014
181000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on or reduced engine power message. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes
UIB-117
Jul 16, 2014
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
GENERAL MOTORS: AN OPTIONAL ENGINE BLOCK HEATER PLUG IN FOR ONBOARD AC POWER AND WITH CONTINUOUS USAGE WILL RESULT IN SHORTING OF WIRES, OVER HEATING SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL FAILURE AND COMPARTMENT ENGINE FIRES. MODEL 2003-15 EXPRESS CUT AWAY
PI-1280
Jul 1, 2014
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC: LOSS OF PROPULSION, WHEN SPEED IS LESS THAN 5 KM/H (3MPH), SERVICE HYBRID SYSTEM IS DISPLAYED IN DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER (DIC) AND MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATES. MODEL 2008-2013 ESCALADE, SILVERADO
PIP-3783-C
Jul 1, 2014
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
GM: THE ENGINE LIGHT IS ON AND THE VEHICLE LACKS POWER. THERE ARE MULTIPLE POSSIBLE TROUBLE CODES. *RM UPDATED 10/15/14. *PE
PIT4813E
May 29, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles with a "Service Charging System" message displayed on the Driver Information Center and/or a low voltage reading on the volt gauge during the f
PIP4833E
May 21, 2014
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump Control Module and Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump placed on parts restriction by General Motors Technical Assistance Center. Dea
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NHTSA Safety Investigations, GMC SIERRA
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
DP96009
Opened: Jun 18, 1996 , Closed: Dec 3, 1996
FLEX FAN FAILURE
JOSEPH E. WALLEN OF AMDURSKY, PELKY, FENNELL & WALLEN, P.C., REPRESENTING MR. BRADFORD BUTLER, PETITIONED THE AGENCY TO INVESTIGATE WHETHER THE FLEX FAN BLADES (PART NUMBER 336032) MANUFACTURED BY CANADIAN FRAM ARE ALLEGED DEFECTIVE WITHIN THE MEANING OF 49 U.S.C. CHAPTER 301.MR. BUTLER WAS SERIOUS ... Read more
GMC SIERRA - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the GMC SIERRA across all model years (1988, 2016).
130
Total Recalls
4,904
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
344
Reported Crashes
81
Reported Fires
28
Reported Deaths
GMC SIERRA - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 0 | 77 | View |
| 2016 | 2 | 8 | View |
| 2015 | 6 | 67 | View |
| 2014 | 12 | 132 | View |
| 2013 | 3 | 46 | View |
| 2012 | 2 | 46 | View |
| 2011 | 2 | 67 | View |
| 2010 | 1 | 43 | View |
| 2009 (current) | 1 | 48 | |
| 2008 | 2 | 84 | View |
| 2007 | 2 | 71 | View |
| 2006 | 6 | 65 | View |
| 2005 | 11 | 152 | View |
| 2004 | 10 | 224 | View |
| 2003 | 9 | 248 | View |
| 2002 | 7 | 291 | View |
| 2001 | 7 | 333 | View |
| 2000 | 12 | 557 | View |
| 1999 | 9 | 721 | View |
| 1998 | 0 | 230 | View |
| 1997 | 0 | 302 | View |
| 1996 | 2 | 310 | View |
| 1995 | 6 | 327 | View |
| 1994 | 3 | 221 | View |
| 1993 | 3 | 109 | View |
| 1992 | 4 | 33 | View |
| 1991 | 2 | 12 | View |
| 1990 | 2 | 30 | View |
| 1989 | 2 | 22 | View |
| 1988 | 2 | 6 | View |
| 1987 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1983 | 0 | 5 | View |
| 1982 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1977 | 0 | 4 | View |
| 1976 | 0 | 2 | View |