Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 GMC Yukon Hybrid
NHTSA data on file today
try.vin couldn't confirm NHTSA's recall list for the 2009 GMC Yukon Hybrid, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 14 owner complaints are on file.
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 5 complaints
- Air Bags 4 complaints
- Service Brakes 2 complaints
- Steering 2 complaints
- Structure 2 complaints
- Engine 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,500–$13,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 GMC Yukon Hybrid shows a below-average reliability due to multiple complaints, particularly in the electrical system and air bags, critical to safety and operation.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $300–$800 | very common |
| air bags | 80,000–110,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| service brakes | 60,000–90,000 miles | $200–$600 | common |
| steering | 70,000–100,000 miles | $400–$900 | occasional |
| engine | 90,000–120,000 miles | $1,000–$3,000 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections and servicing
- Battery checks and replacement
- Tire rotation and balancing
- Coolant level checks
- Transmission fluid replacement
- Regular belt inspections
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Electrical system glitches
- Air bag warning lights
- Brake fluid leaks
- Steering wheel play
- Engine misfires
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 GMC Yukon Hybrid at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.