MYRModel Year Report

2009 GMC Yukon XL 1500

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2009 GMC Yukon XL 1500
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:01:43.747Z

Only 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
11

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2000: 15 complaints 2000 2001: 29 complaints 2002: 23 complaints 2002 2003: 63 complaints 2004: 36 complaints 2004 2005: 24 complaints 2006: 5 complaints 2006 2007: 60 complaints 2008: 18 complaints 2009: 11 complaints 2009 11 2010: 8 complaints 2011: 12 complaints 2012: 5 complaints 2012
2000: 15 complaints 2000 2001: 29 complaints 2001 2002: 23 complaints 2002 2003: 63 complaints 2003 2004: 36 complaints 2004 2005: 24 complaints 2005 2006: 5 complaints 2006 2007: 60 complaints 2007 2008: 18 complaints 2008 2009: 11 complaints 2009 11 2010: 8 complaints 2010 2011: 12 complaints 2011 2012: 5 complaints 2012
2000: 15 complaints 2000 2001: 29 complaints 2001 2002: 23 complaints 2002 2003: 63 complaints 2003 2004: 36 complaints 2004 2005: 24 complaints 2005 2006: 5 complaints 2006 2007: 60 complaints 2007 2008: 18 complaints 2008 2009: 11 complaints 2009 11 2010: 8 complaints 2010 2011: 12 complaints 2011 2012: 5 complaints 2012

2009: 11 complaints

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YearComplaints
200015
200129
200223
200363
200436
200524
20065
200760
200818
200911
20108
201112
20125

Known problem areas

Only 11 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Air bags

7 of 11 total reports mention: air bags.

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Dash seriously cracked and loose at top of instrument cluster cowl so that it causes a rattling noise. Could effect safe deployment of air bag.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-04-01

Takata recall. Recall notice was received over a year ago but no remedy is available yet.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-15

Takata recall. No replacement has occurred and it has been over 2 years.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-10-30

Structure

1 of 11 total reports mentions: structure.

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Crack dashboard.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-02-05

Power train

1 of 11 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

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Transmission issues especially in downshifting.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-03-05

Engine and engine cooling

1 of 11 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.

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My 2009 GMC yukon xl has had multiple issues with the "Reduced power" Message.

NHTSA ODI report, 2011-12-20

Also filed under Electrical system

Electrical system

1 of 11 total reports mentions: electrical system.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

2009 GMC Yukon XL 1500 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 7 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Power train: 1 report on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 2009 GMC Yukon XL 1500 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 GMC Yukon XL 1500?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 64% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2009 GMC Yukon XL 1500 have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.