2009 Gmc Yukon xl
The Verdict
The 2009 Gmc Yukon xl has 212 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. The most reported issues are electrical (100 complaints) and body (82 complaints). With a Klunk Score of 52/100, it earns a "Proceed with Caution" rating. If you're shopping for a Gmc Yukon xl, consider the 2025 model year which has 89% fewer complaints.
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Klunk Score: Proceed with Caution
About average for complaint volume. Research the specific issues before buying.
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The dashboard cracked
MANUFACTURER SAFETY RECALL ISSUED -NHTSA #21V050 - TRANSPORT CANADA #20591 - RECALL # N212328760 FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG TAKATA INFLATOR-PRIORITY GROUP 6
My 2009 GMC Yukon Denali has a major safety issue. The hard plastic dash has multiple cracks, which is a huge safety concern in the case of an accident. The dash could explode inside the vehicle causing injury to me and/or other passengers. The dashboard could also interfere with the operation of the airbag due to multiple cracks being around the passenger air bag. I have reached out to GM customer service twice and both time they advised me that a manager will reach out to me but they never did. I’m hoping this report will make GM accountable for the vehicle defect they made and pay to fix/repair the dash.
Cracks in dashboard including crack up to passenger airbag. Truck has been garage kept since new,
I was driving around 55 miles per hour and applied the brakes. I had little to no brakes and had to use the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. Luckily there was no car in front of me or a collision would have occurred. I had multiple ABS light, service stabiltrak, service brake lights engage. It happened once more going to the next light. I pulled over and removed the negative battery cable and waited 2 minutes and re attached it. The brakes feel spongy. I have researched the forums for the electric hybrid models and there were multiple other vehicles with the same symptoms as mine. Dealership says there are no recalls for the vehicle, even though multiple other hybrids are having the same issues and wanted to charge me $135 diagnostic fee to check the brake system. This is a safety hazard and should be investigated by GMC
Since I've owned the hybrid yukon, I've had nothing but issues. GMC only made a limited amount of the hybrid models but due to the issues discontinued manufacturing them. why weren't the vehicles taken off the market? started with the jolting from a stop, to not wanting to go into reverse, check engine light, to hybrid battery not shifting into gear, last power steering locked while driving then not starting at all. had sat at the dealership for 4 weeks now sitting at another hybrid shop awaiting for the inverter converter control to be delivered and put in. have spent thousands in the last 2 months repairing trying to figure out issues.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 GMC Yukon. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V052000 (Air Bags). The dealer had been notified on multiple occasions about the recall; however, the contact was informed by the dealer that the parts were not yet available. The manufacturer had been notified of the recall. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2009 GMC Yukon Denali XL. The contact stated while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle experienced delayed acceleration. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and informed the contact that they were unable to assist. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
The contact owns a 2009 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The TPMS warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V052000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the cooling fan assembly, fuel pump, and fuel pump module needed to replaced. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the cooling fan assembly, fuel pump, and fuel pump module needed to replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to parts availability. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was approximately 122,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2009 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a loud tapping sound with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed as displacement on demand (DoD) due to camshaft failure, after the engine was disassembled. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that there was no recall related to the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 145,000.
The dashboard cracked in 3 places shortly after we purchased vehicle. Above steering wheel and passenger side by airbag.
ABOUT 38 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING MY 2009 YUKON MY DASH CRACKER FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE TO THE DRIVER SIDE. I CALL THE DEALERSHIP AND REPORTED THE ISSUES AND GMC TOLD ME THAT IT WAS A COST THAT I HAD TO ABSORB. SINCE THIS HAS HAPPENED MY AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT AND SERVICE AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON WHEN DRIVING MORE THAN 60 MINUTES.
OPEN RECALL # N212328790 NHTSA# 21V053
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 GMC YUKON XL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V053000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NOTICED THE DASH CRACKING BY THE AIR BAG IN SEPTEMBER 2020 AND NOW IS CRACKING ON DRIVER SIDE HUMP BEHIND STEERING WHEEL.
DASH IS BRITTLE AND CRACKING. WHILE DRIVING SMALL PIECES OF DASH COME LOOSE AND COULD GET IN YOUR EYES
I WAS
THE NHTSA RECALL #16V381 WAS ISSUED MAY 27, 2016 CREATING A GM RECALL #2049151. GM'S STATUS IS "INCOMPLETE. REMEDY NOT YET AVAILABLE". ITS NOW 4 1/2 YEARS LATER. TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF THE PUBLIC, A DECISION MUST BE MADE AS TO WHETHER OR NOT THERE IS A SAFETY ISSUE/RISK RELATING TO THE TAKATA AIRBAG INFLATORS.
COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST, AFTER CROSSING OVER A SET OF RAILROAD TRACKS. SERVICE POWER STEERING MESSAGE DISPLAYED ON DASH. AFTER TURNING VEHICLE OFF AND BACK ON, THE POWER STEERING WORKED FINE. HAPPENED A 2ND TIME AFTER HITTING A POT HOLE. VEHICLE IS IN MOTION ON BUSY STREET, AND COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING ASSIST MAKES THIS VERY UNSAFE
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