2009 GMC Yukon Denali Xl problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
A typical year for this model
The 2009 GMC Yukon Denali Xl sits mid-pack among Yukon Denali Xl years: 30 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 34, with no recalls and no defect investigations.
Other leads the complaint categories with 8 reports (27% of the total).
30
NHTSA complaints
0
Recalls
0
Investigations
1
Crash-involved
0
Fires reported
3
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
How does 2009 compare to other Yukon Denali Xl years?
What are the most common 2009 GMC Yukon Denali Xl problems?
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 8 | 27% | — flat |
| Airbags | 7 | 23% | ▼ down |
| Engine | 3 | 10% | ▼ down |
| Latches & Locks | 3 | 10% | — flat |
| Electrical System | 3 | 10% | ▼ down |
| Body & Structure | 3 | 10% | ▼ down |
| Speed Control | 1 | 3% | — flat |
| Transmission | 1 | 3% | ▼ down |
| Brakes | 1 | 3% | — flat |
Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“DASHBOARD CRACKED 2 YEARS AGO WAS REPLACED WHILE UNDER WARRANTY AFTER INSTALLATION THE DASH CRACKED AGAIN ONE YEAR LATER. THE DEALER WILL NOT HONOR A WARANTY WHEN THIS IS ACTUALLY A MANUFACTURER DEFECT. THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN SINCE IT IS CRACKED NEAR THE AIRBAG. IF IT WEE TO EVER DEPLY PIECES OF…”
“TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNED A 2009 GMC YUKON DENALI XL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN DRIVING AT 40 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CAME ACROSS THE DRIVERS PATH AND CRASH DIRECTLY HEAD ON INTO THE DRIVERS VEHICLE. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE STEERING WHEEL FRACTURED AND THE…”
“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.”
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 GMC YUKON DENALI XL. WHILE STATIONARY, THE DASHBOARD OF THE VEHICLE BECAME CRACKED ACROSS THE AIR BAG SECTION. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED THE CONTACT WITH CASE NUMBER: 8-3684476402. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS…”
“DOOR LOCK ACTUATORS NOT OPERATING. 2 OF OUR DOORS FAIL TO LOCK OR UNLOCK WITH THE POWER DOOR LOCK BUTTON OR KEY FOB. WE MUST MANUALLY PUSH OR PULL THE DOOR LOCKS TO GET THEM TO FULLY LOCK OR UNLOCK CAUSING A SAFETY ISSUE. OUR YOUNG KIDS COULD OPEN THE REAR DOORS AT ANY TIME IF WE DON'T MANUALLY…”
2009 GMC Yukon Denali Xl — common questions
Is the 2009 GMC Yukon Denali Xl reliable?
It is close to typical for the Yukon Denali Xl: 30 NHTSA complaints, 0 recalls, and no investigations on file.
What are the most common 2009 Yukon Denali Xl problems?
According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are other (8 complaints), airbags (7 complaints), electrical system (3 complaints).
Does the 2009 GMC Yukon Denali Xl have recalls?
No. NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2009 GMC Yukon Denali Xl.
Which GMC Yukon Denali Xl years should you avoid?
Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Yukon Denali Xl years to avoid are 2015, 2011, 2007, 2004, 2008, 2003. The cleanest record among Yukon Denali Xl years belongs to 2018.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.