2009 GMC C Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C Series years
- Not enough data 4th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 GMC C Series. That ranks 4th out of 11 C Series model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 107,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 GMC C Series problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 50% | 107,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 50% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 50% | 107,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 50% | 107,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 GMC C Series recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2009 GMC C Series.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Abs light has came on and brakes have started acting funny. When the brake is pressed you can hear the motor change idle and some times the pedal will go the floor. This vehicle is our rescue unit on our township fire department.
I posted up here less than a month ago in regards to steering issues with my car. I took my car to the gm dealer on july 21st to have the recalls fixed. They replaced my steering pump and 2 other recalls were fixed. They recommended that i have the rack and pinion eventually replaced as well as the…
Other GMC C Series years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 C Series | 5 | 0 |
| 2007 C Series | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 C Series | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 C Series | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 C Series | 2 | 1 |
| 2000 C Series | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 C Series | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 C Series | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 C Series | 4 | 0 |
| 1995 C Series | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 GMC C Series?
Owners most often report engine, service brakes, steering problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2009 GMC C Series?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2009 GMC C Series a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C Series model years, the 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.