2009 GMC Yukon Denali XL Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Yukon Denali XL years
- Fewer complaints than other years 11th of 16 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 GMC Yukon Denali XL. That ranks 11th out of 16 Yukon Denali XL model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (8 complaints, 36%), typically at around 99,815 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 22owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 GMC Yukon Denali XL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 8 | 36% | 99,815 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 7 | 32% | 86,915 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 14% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 14% | 180,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 14% | 49,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 14% | 74,200 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 5% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 5% | 180,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 5% | 40,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 GMC Yukon Denali XL recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2009 GMC Yukon Denali XL.
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.
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…
Airbag service light is on, oil pressure fluctuation occurs and the vehicle pulls to the left when applying brakes after new brake pads and rotors were installed.
Takata recall. My denali has fallen ill to the well documented poorly engineered dash cracking, in my case around passenger airbag open. This creates an eminent personal injury safety hazard to front seat passenger. If a situation arose whereas air bag was activated, as airbag cover ejected, the…
In jan. 2018 noted crack in dashboard on drivers side. Also there was a small slit in middle of dash. In about 2 wks noted splits on passenger side of dash. ? When it happened.
I purchased my vehicle used. Its the same problem so many others are having. My dashboard is cracked on both drivers and passengers side all the way to the airbag. We have extremely concerned that if the airbag goes off, that whoever is driving or a passenger will get hit with pieces of plastic…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 GMC Yukon Denali XL?
Owners most often report unknown or other, air bags, electrical system problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 GMC Yukon Denali XL?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2009 GMC Yukon Denali XL a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Yukon Denali XL model years, the 2009 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.