Gmc Sierra 3500 2009
Model Sierra 3500 made in 2009 by Gmc got 21 consumer complains as well as 27 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and exterior lighting. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags and digital instrument panel.
Model 2009
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| SB-08-06-03-006A | 02/01/2009 | 10028753 | General motors: engine running with key off, continuous run; sensing diagnostic module (sdm), no communication, service air bag light illuminated (install diode to solenoid/relay). *pe | 05/22/2009 | |
| DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL | |||||
| PIE-0115 | 09/01/2010 | 10036184 | Gmc/chevrolet: engineering information-malfunction indicator lamp (mil). check engine light on, change fuel filter/engine power is reduced message displayed on dic, dtc p0087 set. engineering attempting to determine root cause of the low f | 03/11/2011 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| SB-09-06-03-004A | 09/01/2009 | SB-09-06-03-004B | 10032332 | Gm/hummer/saab: intermittent illumination of mil, service lamps, service messages, or dtc set by various control modules-diagnosing and repairing fretting corrosion (disconnect affected connector and apply dielectric lubricant). | 03/05/2010 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| CSP-10414 | 01/01/2012 | 10043504 | Gmc/chevrolet: see docuemtn search button for owner letter. auxiliary battery feed may cause fusible link to melt and open circuit to prevent damage or fire in wiring harness, due to electrical over load. *pe | 04/06/2012 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| SB-09-06-03-004A | 09/01/2009 | SB-09-06-03-004B | 10032332 | Gm/hummer/saab: intermittent illumination of mil, service lamps, service messages, or dtc set by various control modules-diagnosing and repairing fretting corrosion (disconnect affected connector and apply dielectric lubricant). | 03/05/2010 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| PIE-0115 | 09/01/2010 | 10036184 | Gmc/chevrolet: engineering information-malfunction indicator lamp (mil). check engine light on, change fuel filter/engine power is reduced message displayed on dic, dtc p0087 set. engineering attempting to determine root cause of the low f | 03/11/2011 | |
| SB-08-06-04-054A | 01/01/2010 | 10034364 | Chevrolet/gmc: snow or ice ingestion into air cleaner element, malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated, engine power is reduced message displayed, dtc p0101 set (perform repair as outlined). *pe | 11/08/2010 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||||
| SB-08-06-04-054A | 01/01/2010 | 10034364 | Chevrolet/gmc: snow or ice ingestion into air cleaner element, malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated, engine power is reduced message displayed, dtc p0101 set (perform repair as outlined). *pe | 11/08/2010 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||||
| PIE-0115 | 09/01/2010 | 10036184 | Gmc/chevrolet: engineering information-malfunction indicator lamp (mil). check engine light on, change fuel filter/engine power is reduced message displayed on dic, dtc p0087 set. engineering attempting to determine root cause of the low f | 03/11/2011 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - AUXILLARY TANK - SELECTOR DEVICES | |||||
| PIT-4749 | 11/01/2008 | 10028485 | General motors: the fuel gauge being inaccurate and the ses mil illuminated. could be caused by the rear tank sender float arm contacting the side of the fuel tank or fuel filler spud inside the tank. (chassis cab) *pe | 05/05/2009 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||||
| PIT-4749 | 11/01/2008 | 10028485 | General motors: the fuel gauge being inaccurate and the ses mil illuminated. could be caused by the rear tank sender float arm contacting the side of the fuel tank or fuel filler spud inside the tank. (chassis cab) *pe | 05/05/2009 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| SB-080730049B | 04/01/2011 | 10038984 | Gm: some vehicles may have transmission fluid leaking from the coolant lines in cold temperatures. *rm | 06/30/2011 | |
| SB-080730049B | 04/01/2011 | 10038984 | Gm: | 06/30/2011 | |
| PIP-4395 | 08/01/2008 | 10026149 | Gmc: flare and or harsh 2-3 shifts. this condition may be caused by leaking 1-2-3-4 and 3-5-r clutch fluid seal rings (230). models cadillacs, chevrolets, gmc, hummers, pontiacs. equipped with 6l80 (rpo myc) or 6l90 (rpo myd) automati | 10/02/2008 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| SB-08-06-03-006A | 02/01/2009 | 10028753 | General motors: engine running with key off, continuous run; sensing diagnostic module (sdm), no communication, service air bag light illuminated (install diode to solenoid/relay). *pe | 05/22/2009 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||||
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm | 05/11/2011 | |
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Ready | 05/11/2011 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||||
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm | 05/11/2011 | |
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Ready | 05/11/2011 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - PADS | |||||
| PIT-4826A | 10/01/2010 | 10037129 | Ready | 05/09/2011 | |
| PIT-4826A | 10/01/2010 | 10037129 | Gm: during brake inspections there have been some hairline cracks on the brake pads. *rm | 05/09/2011 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||||
| PIT-4826A | 10/01/2010 | 10037129 | Gm: during brake inspections there have been some hairline cracks on the brake pads. *rm | 05/09/2011 | |
| PIT-4826A | 10/01/2010 | 10037129 | Ready | 05/09/2011 | |
| STEERING | |||||
| 05-02-32-008D | 06/01/2012 | 10044941 | General motors: diagnosing power steering concerns. in rare cases, customers may comment on a lack of steering assist when stopped or during parking lot type of maneuvers. *js | 08/06/2012 | |
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||||
| PIT-3749D | 11/01/2010 | 10037570 | Gm: on some truck models there is some frame corrosion. *rm | 05/25/2011 | |
| PIT-3749D | 11/01/2010 | 10037570 | Ready | 05/25/2011 | |
| TIRES | |||||
| 05-02-32-008D | 06/01/2012 | 10044941 | General motors: diagnosing power steering concerns. in rare cases, customers may comment on a lack of steering assist when stopped or during parking lot type of maneuvers. *js | 08/06/2012 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 08/26/2012 | 73883 | 1 | |
| I drove my wife to the pharmacy and after pulling out of the parking lot onto palmdale road in victorville the truck went into to limp mode. the transmission locked up into park at 25mph almost causing a rear collision behind us. the gmc sierra 3500hd 2009 came to a screeching stop causing a bit of whiplash to my wife and daughter on board. the tcm transmission control module along with the allison transmission failed causing this close accident. the vehicle is inoperable at this time. this is a dangerous defect. *tr | |||
| 08/26/2012 | 73883 | ||
| I drove my wife to the pharmacy and after pulling out of the parking lot onto palmdale road in victorville the truck went into to limp mode. the transmission locked up into park at 25mph almost causing a rear collision behind us. the gmc sierra 3500hd 2009 came to a screaching stop causing a bit of wiplash to my wife and daughter on board. the tcm transmission control module along with the allison trasmission failed causing this close accident. the vehicle is innoperable at this time. this is a danderous deffect. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 06/12/2009 | 10000 | ||
| I bought a gmc sierra 3500hd dually and the top roof lights keep burning out. i have replaced lights rt and lt 4times at the dealer . my warranty 36000mils expired and the lights are burnout ,i can also smell burn solder inside truck cab. also my tires are no good after 10000 miles tires wore out general tires aw . tires should have lasted more specially coming from the dealership. please help. thank you. | |||
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 08/26/2012 | 73883 | 1 | |
| I drove my wife to the pharmacy and after pulling out of the parking lot onto palmdale road in victorville the truck went into to limp mode. the transmission locked up into park at 25mph almost causing a rear collision behind us. the gmc sierra 3500hd 2009 came to a screeching stop causing a bit of whiplash to my wife and daughter on board. the tcm transmission control module along with the allison transmission failed causing this close accident. the vehicle is inoperable at this time. this is a dangerous defect. *tr | |||
| 08/26/2012 | 73883 | ||
| I drove my wife to the pharmacy and after pulling out of the parking lot onto palmdale road in victorville the truck went into to limp mode. the transmission locked up into park at 25mph almost causing a rear collision behind us. the gmc sierra 3500hd 2009 came to a screaching stop causing a bit of wiplash to my wife and daughter on board. the tcm transmission control module along with the allison trasmission failed causing this close accident. the vehicle is innoperable at this time. this is a danderous deffect. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 01/09/2011 | 62000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 gmc sierra slt 3500hd. the contact stated that while getting a service inspection at the dealer they found that there was a transmission line leak. the dealer advised him that it needed to be replaced and that it was not covered under warranty. the vehicle was replaced on the transmission line. the manufacturer was also contacted and advised him to contact us and file a complaint. the failure mileage was approximately 62,000. tb | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 06/12/2009 | 10000 | ||
| I bought a gmc sierra 3500hd dually and the top roof lights keep burning out. i have replaced lights rt and lt 4times at the dealer . my warranty 36000mils expired and the lights are burnout ,i can also smell burn solder inside truck cab. also my tires are no good after 10000 miles tires wore out general tires aw . tires should have lasted more specially coming from the dealership. please help. thank you. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 08/26/2012 | 73883 | 1 | |
| I drove my wife to the pharmacy and after pulling out of the parking lot onto palmdale road in victorville the truck went into to limp mode. the transmission locked up into park at 25mph almost causing a rear collision behind us. the gmc sierra 3500hd 2009 came to a screeching stop causing a bit of whiplash to my wife and daughter on board. the tcm transmission control module along with the allison transmission failed causing this close accident. the vehicle is inoperable at this time. this is a dangerous defect. *tr | |||
| 08/26/2012 | 73883 | ||
| I drove my wife to the pharmacy and after pulling out of the parking lot onto palmdale road in victorville the truck went into to limp mode. the transmission locked up into park at 25mph almost causing a rear collision behind us. the gmc sierra 3500hd 2009 came to a screaching stop causing a bit of wiplash to my wife and daughter on board. the tcm transmission control module along with the allison trasmission failed causing this close accident. the vehicle is innoperable at this time. this is a danderous deffect. | |||