2009 GMC Sierra 1500 GMC Sierra 1500 2009

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2009 GMC Sierra 1500 repairs by problem area

Engine (57%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (21%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (2%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (0%)

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2009 GMC Sierra 1500 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (20%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (10%)

< $100 (60%)

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2009 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 8ft bed

315-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

539000 mi

US $1809
No complaints, changed both wheel bearings, both tie rod assemblies, and upper and lower ball joints. It was just time, still rolling well. 

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2009 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

315-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

72700 mi

US $1200
both front wheel bearings and left half shaft seal reaplaced 

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2009 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

295-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

20460 mi at 32,200 left front wheel bearing replaced due to loud snap and ABS, Trac and Stab control lights came on. left w/b replaced. two weeks later right w/b made snapping noise without all the warning lights and beepers. Both replaced NC. 

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2009 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

367-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

24000 mi

US $540
leaking power steering hose 
34000 mi replace LF hub bearing assembly 
35000 mi replace RF hub bearing assembly 

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2009 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

315-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

92500 mi

US $300
replaced sway bar bushings and end links. All four bolts attaching the sway bar to the frame were seized and broke even with penetrating oil and heat. Had to drill out 
56000 mi Both front wheel bearings wore out, required entire hub replacement both sides, covered under warranty. 

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2009 GMC Sierra 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed

315-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

27280 mi noisy loose front wheel bearing replaced on warranty 

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2009 GMC Sierra 1500 Suspension Problems

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