2009 GMC Sierra 1500 Body Problems
- 11
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 gmc sierra 1500. The contact stated that there were several cracks on the dashboard and air bag compartment. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to bill smith buick (1940 2nd ave nw, cullman, al 35055, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the dashboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure…
ODI 11278054
Air Bags · Body · Unknown Or Other
Takata recall severe cracks originating from the top left corner of passenger airbag. Airbag looks like it has a bulge causing the dashboard to crack. Concerning that airbag will deploy and pieces of plastic will injure the passenger or driver of pieces are deployes all over the cabin.
ODI 10981269
Body
The dash has cracked, specifically around the passenger side air bag, which raises concern that debris upon impact may cause injury or cause the airbag to malfunction. This vehicle has never been in a collision. The cracks progressively worsen over time. Gmc refuses to offer assistance for this repair because it is outside of warranty and we are not the original owners. The cracks have appeared since owning the…
ODI 10918724
Body
Dashboard cracking, drivers side about 5" of cracks, passengers side cracked behind airbag. Truck never been in an accident, truck was stationary when discovered. Always garage kept or shaded with dash cover if in sunlight.
ODI 10907537
Body
Cracked dash above the instrument panel and by the passenger air bag. Could cause a safety hazard if the airbag was deployed and is not aesthetically pleasing considering the money spent on the vehicle.
ODI 11034517
Body
Cracks appeared on dashboard above instrument panel and passenger airbag. Crack next to airbag appears to be safety hazard as it could puncture the airbag during deployment or the plastic could easily break and be launched as a projectile.
ODI 10949654
Body
Dash is cracking at three points. Two are located at the passenger side air bag and the third is at the instrument cluster.
ODI 10969870
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 gmc sierra 1500. The contact stated that the dashboard began to crack and some of the cracks were located directly over the passenger side air bag. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 36,015.
ODI 10592343
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 gmc sierra 1500. While the vehicle was parked, a loud banging sound was heard under the vehicle. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that there was a steel spring that independently fractured. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the spare tire carrier assembly fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made…
ODI 10730418
Body · Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
My driver's door lock actuator has begun working intermittently. This is the second door lock actuator on my vehicle to fail, the first was replaced under warranty and the gm mechanic told me they have replaced numerous actuators. The vehicle automatically locks all doors when driven and unlocks when stopped however the faulty actuator does not always lock or unlock. These actuators have a long history of being…
ODI 10543798
Body
Cracked dash...this appears to be a known problem with gm, but no resolution has been provided by the manufacturer as of yet. This issue poses a serious concern that pieces of plastic could become dangerous projectiles in the event of a crash and/or airbag deployment.
ODI 10909492