2009 GMC Yukon Xl 1500 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2009 GMC Yukon Xl 1500.

20082010
Complaints
14
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 2009 GMC Yukon Xl 1500 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#17 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:72,524 mi
#21 complaints

Electrical Faults

#31 complaints

Engine & Cooling

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 GMC Yukon Xl 1500.

Airbags
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
72,524
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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2009 GMC Yukon Xl 1500 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2009 GMC Yukon Xl 1500 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2009 GMC Yukon Xl 1500 has 14 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 7 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2009 GMC Yukon Xl 1500?
Top reported problems: Airbags (7 complaints, avg 72,524 mi); Electrical Faults (1 complaints); Engine & Cooling (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2009 GMC Yukon Xl 1500?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 72,524 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
Does the 2009 GMC Yukon Xl 1500 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2009 GMC Yukon Xl 1500 as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2009 GMC Yukon Xl 1500?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full GMC Yukon Xl 1500 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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