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2009 GMC Yukon Denali Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 46 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 GMC Yukon Denali, most often about the air bags (50% of complaints, typically around 70,000 miles). It is 9th of 19 Yukon Denali model years by number of complaints.

Complaints46
Recalls0
Crashes reported1
Fires reported1
Injuries reported1

Most common 2009 GMC Yukon Denali problems

  1. Air bags

    23 complaints · 50%

    Half of these problems showed up before 70,000 miles.

    A crack had appeared on the dashboard going to the direction of the airbag. I had attempted to consult with the local GMC dealership that stated it's no threat and basically sent me on my way. It's been a year later and now not only has it cracked in that one area but I have 2 additional cracks and the dash has…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2014, at 70,000 miles
    I purchased a gm certified vehicle on september 5, 2014. On october 31, 2014 I was driving and heard a noise near the passenger dash. I looked and noticed a crack appeared on the dashboard at the airbag. The crack is about 3 inches long and runs from the edge of the dash to the airbag. The crack meets the cut out…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2014, at 66,100 miles

  2. Body and structure

    15 complaints · 33%

    Half of these problems showed up before 70,000 miles. Parts named most often: body.

    A crack had appeared on the dashboard going to the direction of the airbag. I had attempted to consult with the local GMC dealership that stated it's no threat and basically sent me on my way. It's been a year later and now not only has it cracked in that one area but I have 2 additional cracks and the dash has…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2014, at 70,000 miles
    2009 Yukon Denali... On 2 separate occasions while attempting to open vehicle using external door handles, the front passenger side door handle & rear driver's side door handle came off. These are the chrome plated models. I was told by multiple sales personnel, service techs, & service managers that this is a common…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2014, at 68,416 miles

  3. Other or unspecified

    13 complaints · 28%

    Half of these problems showed up before 90,000 miles.

    Dash cracked from driver side all the way over to airbags on passenger side. Dash shards could spray the inside of vehicle should the airbags deploy
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2018, at 90,000 miles
    To whom it may concern, I' am submitting this correspondence in reference to numerous cracks on my dashboard on the described vehicle. More importantly, the cracks are getting worse especially around the passenger side air bag, which is now causing the air bag cover to bulge, causing concern for me and my family in…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2018, at 90,000 miles

  4. Electrical

    3 complaints · 7%

    Our 2009 GMC Yukon Denali was totaled in a crash. The battery was destroyed ,cutting all electrical power to the vehicle. The doors,which automatically lock when in drive, were locked, and in her confusion could not exit the vehicle. The communications equipment was also useless. There needs to be a backup battery in…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2010, at 16,000 miles
    The contact owns a 2009 GMC Yukon Denali. The contact stated the vehicle was parked in the garage for 20 hours when it caught fire. The fire started in the electrical fuse box. The vehicle was pushed out of the garage while it was on fire and extinguished by the contact. The fire department was contacted also assist…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2011, at 14,000 miles

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2009 GMC Yukon Denali recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.

Questions about the 2009 GMC Yukon Denali

What are the most common problems with the 2009 GMC Yukon Denali?
By NHTSA owner complaints: air bags (23 complaints, typically around 70,000 miles); body and structure (15 complaints, typically around 70,000 miles); other or unspecified (13 complaints, typically around 90,000 miles).
How many recalls does the 2009 GMC Yukon Denali have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2009 GMC Yukon Denali. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
Is the 2009 a bad year for the GMC Yukon Denali?
It is 9th of 19 Yukon Denali model years by number of complaints, with 46 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.

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