2009 GMC Yukon Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 7, 2023 · 14 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Yukon Hybrid years
Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 6 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 GMC Yukon Hybrid. That ranks 2nd out of 6 Yukon Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (5 complaints, 36%), typically at around 85,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2009 GMC Yukon Hybrid problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System5 · ~85,000 mi
Air Bags4 · ~32,050 mi
Service Brakes2 · ~116,141 mi
Steering2 · ~69,333 mi
Structure2
Engine1 · ~85,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages1 · ~116,000 mi
Power Train1 · ~31,200 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1 · ~12,000 mi
Unknown or Other1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System536%85,000——
Air Bags429%32,050——
Service Brakes214%116,141——
Steering214%69,333——
Structure214%———
Engine17%85,000——
Latches/locks/linkages17%116,000——
Power Train17%31,200——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic17%12,000——
Unknown or Other17%———
Visibility/wiper17%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2014, with 4 complaints
2009: 1200912013: 1201312014: 4201442015: 1201512016: 1201612017: 1201712018: 4201842019: 120191

n = 14 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2009 GMC Yukon Hybrid recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2009 GMC Yukon Hybrid.

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.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

There takata recall has been a recall for over 3 years on the car i went to get it repaired due to my service air bag light coming on and they keep telling me that a repair has not been found for the takata recall.

Air Bags · received Jul 17, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11232859

Like the other 9000 people identified on facebook among other forums, the dash on my yukon is cracked. I am concerned about putting my family in this vehicle. This is a product defect. I wouldn't mind spending the money to put a new one in, but i dont have the confidence the new dash will last any…

Air Bags · received Dec 9, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11157118

Multiple cracks on the dashboard. This problem was discovered several years ago.

Structure · received Aug 18, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11120857

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 GMC YUKON HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED DAILY SINCE 2016. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (THOMAS CHEVROLET, 1263 W BALTIMORE PIKE, MEDIA…

Service Brakes · received Aug 17, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11120594

All three of my door locks no longer lock electronically. They must be locked manually. I have two children and this is a major safety concern. Many complaints have been filed to gm indicating that this is a manufacturing error. My car has 85000 miles and many that have complained have far less…

Electrical System · received Feb 26, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11075116

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2009 GMC Yukon Hybrid?

Owners most often report electrical system, air bags, service brakes problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 5 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2009 GMC Yukon Hybrid?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2009 GMC Yukon Hybrid a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Yukon Hybrid model years, the 2009 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.