2009 GMC Yukon problems and complaints

Owners have filed 212 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 GMC Yukon. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (87), Unknown Or Other (62), Structure (39).

Key takeaways

  • 212 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
  • 5 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 12 reported injuries.
  • Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Air Bags8741%
Unknown Or Other6229%
Structure3918%
Electrical System2110%
Engine115%
Steering94%
Power Train84%
Latches/Locks/Linkages73%
Service Brakes52%
Fuel/Propulsion System52%
Engine And Engine Cooling42%
Vehicle Speed Control31%

One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2009 GMC Yukon 4-DR. w/SABNot ratedNot ratedNot rated3/5

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-01-28

Transmission problems

Unknown Or Other - filed 2025-08-17

The dashboard cracked

Air Bags,unknown Or Other - filed 2025-01-28

MANUFACTURER SAFETY RECALL ISSUED -NHTSA #21V050 - TRANSPORT CANADA #20591 - RECALL # N212328760 FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG TAKATA INFLATOR-PRIORITY GROUP 6

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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.