Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 GMC Yukon
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 GMC Yukon has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 94 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21V053000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V050000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V052000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V240000 HEATED WINDSHIELD WASHER MODULE SHORT CIRCUIT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V154000 FUEL SYSTEM CONTROL MODULE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 35 complaints
- Unknown or Other 30 complaints
- Structure 15 complaints
- Electrical System 8 complaints
- Steering 6 complaints
- Engine 4 complaints
Of the 94 complaints on file, 3 report a crash; across all 94 complaints, owners report 6 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$11,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 GMC Yukon faces notable airbag and electrical system recalls. Frequent airbag complaints indicate potential safety risks, and electrical issues may necessitate expensive repairs. Overall reliability is below-average, emphasizing the need for thorough inspections before purchase.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 75,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | very common |
| Electrical system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | common |
| Steering system | 80,000–110,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | common |
| Fuel system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $350–$800 | occasional |
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 change
- Brake pad and rotor replacement
- Tire rotation and balancing
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant flush
- Spark plug replacement
- Drive belt inspection
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning light on
- Electrical system failures
- Steering wheel vibration
- Fuel smell inside cabin
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 GMC Yukon at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.