2009 GMC SIERRA DENALI — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
8
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
14
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2009 GMC SIERRA DENALI
The 2009 GMC SIERRA DENALI has received a total of 8 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 14 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Unknown Or Other (3 complaints), Air Bags (2 complaints), and Fuel System Gasoline (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2009 GMC SIERRA DENALI
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2009 GMC SIERRA DENALI. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2009 GMC SIERRA DENALI
8 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 GMC SIERRA DENALI. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Dashboard has cracked right in the middle. Happened overnight.
SEVERELY CRACKED OEM DASHBOARD. IF THE AIRBAGS GO OFF I'M VERY AFRAID OF CATCHING PLASTIC SHARDS IN MY FACE.
THE DASHBOARD IS CRACKING ACROSS FROM THE DRIVERS SIDE ALL THE WAY TO THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 GMC SIERRA DENALI. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V381000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. KENDALL AUTO MALL (15700 IDAHO CENTER BLVD, NAMPA, ID) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
MY VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A FAULTY FUEL CONTROL MODULE FAILURE PER THE GM RECALL BULLETIN 14515B FOR PN 20759945, WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON 8-16-17. THE VEHICLE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING WHILE IN MOTION. NO INJURIES OR ACCIDENT ACCORDED AT THE TIME, BUT WE WERE STRANDED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. ACCORDING TO THE RECALL BULLETIN, THIS RECALL WAS VIN SPECIFIC AND MY VEHICLE'S VIN WAS NOT A PART OF THIS RECALL. I BELIEVE THAT PER PAGE 3 OF THE RECALL DOCUMENT, MY VEHICLE SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER THIS RECALL AS I HAD TO REPLACE THIS EXACT DEFECTIVE PART IN MY VEHICLE AS OUTLINED IN THE RECALL NOTICE. I HAVE REGISTERED A COMPLAINT WITH GMC UNDER SERVICE CASE # [XXX] TODAY AND WAS DIRECTED BY CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT ([XXX] EXT. [XXX]) TO CONTACT THIS AGENCY TO REQUEST THAT MY VEHICLE BE INCLUDED AS PART OF THIS RECALL AS THE SPECIFIC PN THAT WAS UNDER THIS RECALL WAS FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. ATTACHED IS THE ACTUAL RECALL BULLETIN 14515B, HIGHLIGHTED WITH AFFECTED RECALL PN, MY VEHICLE MAKE, MODEL AND YEAR AS WELL AS A COPY OF THE REPAIR INVOICE FROM THE GM DEALER THAT I PAID $596.18 FOR AN ITEM THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN COVERED UNDER THIS RECALL. AS A LONG TIME GM CUSTOMER, I WOULD APPRECIATE ANY ASSISTANCE YOUR AGENCY COULD/WOULD PROVIDE ON MY BEHALF. RESPECTFULLY [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Safety Rating for the 2009 GMC SIERRA DENALI
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 GMC SIERRA DENALI in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 GMC SIERRA DENALI
General Motors, LLC has issued 14 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2009 GMC SIERRA DENALI. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
12-00-89-003B — ENGINE
This service bulletin provides policy information on warranty administration guidelines for multiple repairs with independent causes (GM Canada Dealers Only).
PIP4834A — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This Preliminary information communicates of a program update to fix a bump when stopping
18NA107 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
This technical bulletin provides a procedure on how to install a lower cross member to correct the condition of if the cross member rusts away.
11-00-89-004B — EQUIPMENT
This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on the change in product field action customer reimbursement procedure.
PIP4568S — 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 diagnosis first. If service information diagnosis does not isolate the cause of this concern...
PIT5189A — VISIBILITY
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that have windows inoperative while the engine is running but work when the engine is off. Technician should look for aftermarket parts and remove them and retest the windows before any in depth diagnostics...
PIP4786B — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have low oil pressure message. Technician may also find a Diagnostic Trouble Code P0521 in the Engine Control Module. Technician should follow all published Service Information diagnosis. When using a scan tool if the oil pressure is...
PIT5180A — EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have a whistle noise coming from the driver?s side "A" pillar area when driving around 50 mph with the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning in recirculation mode. Technician will need to reseal the Vehicle Identification Number plate rivets using room...
PIT5201A — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have Diagnostic Trouble Code B2555 may be found in a Driver and/or Passenger Door Module. Technician should ignore the Diagnostic Trouble Code if set in a DDM and/or PDM on a vehicles not equipped with front door panel...
PIT4560H — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that unable to program the key fobs to the vehicle. Technician will need to contact Techline Customer Support Center to obtain calibrations if adding Remote Keyless entry.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 GMC SIERRA DENALI
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GMC SIERRA DENALI
- 2004 GMC SIERRA DENALI — 15 complaints
- 2005 GMC SIERRA DENALI — 5 complaints
- 2006 GMC SIERRA DENALI — 5 complaints
- 2007 GMC SIERRA DENALI — 2 complaints
- 2008 GMC SIERRA DENALI — 21 complaints
- 2009 GMC SIERRA DENALI (current)
- 2010 GMC SIERRA DENALI — 12 complaints
- 2011 GMC SIERRA DENALI — 40 complaints
- 2012 GMC SIERRA DENALI — 15 complaints
- 2013 GMC SIERRA DENALI — 10 complaints
- 2014 GMC SIERRA DENALI — 19 complaints
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