10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
35,667 miles

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2009 GMC Sierra body / paint problems

body / paint problem

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2009 GMC Sierra Owner Comments

problem #3

May 182015

Sierra 6-cyl

  • 47,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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 taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the driver and passenger side door actuators needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 47,000. Updated 1/21/16

- Bryan, OH, USA

problem #2

Feb 042015

Sierra 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 40,000 miles
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 to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000. Updated 4/20/15

- Wickliffe, OH, USA

problem #1

Dec 132014

Sierra

  • 20,000 miles
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 repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.

- Jonesboro, GA, USA

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