2009 GMC Yukon Denali XL recalls and problems
No recalls and 22 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2009 GMC Yukon Denali XL.
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2009 GMC Yukon Denali XL recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
The contact owns a 2009 GMC Yukon Denali XL. The contact stated while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle experienced delayed acceleration. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was…
AIRBAG SERVICE LIGHT IS ON, OIL PRESSURE FLUCTUATION OCCURS AND THE VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT WHEN APPLYING BRAKES AFTER NEW BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS WERE INSTALLED.
TAKATA RECALL. MY DENALI HAS FALLEN ILL TO THE WELL DOCUMENTED POORLY ENGINEERED DASH CRACKING, IN MY CASE AROUND PASSENGER AIRBAG OPEN. THIS CREATES AN EMINENT PERSONAL INJURY SAFETY HAZARD TO FRONT SEAT PASSENGER. IF A SITUATION AROSE WHEREAS AIR BAG WAS ACTIVATED, AS AIRBAG COVER EJECTED, THE DASH BECOMES AN…
IN JAN. 2018 NOTED CRACK IN DASHBOARD ON DRIVERS SIDE. ALSO THERE WAS A SMALL SLIT IN MIDDLE OF DASH. IN ABOUT 2 WKS NOTED SPLITS ON PASSENGER SIDE OF DASH. ? WHEN IT HAPPENED.
I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE USED. ITS THE SAME PROBLEM SO MANY OTHERS ARE HAVING. MY DASHBOARD IS CRACKED ON BOTH DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS SIDE ALL THE WAY TO THE AIRBAG. WE HAVE EXTREMELY CONCERNED THAT IF THE AIRBAG GOES OFF, THAT WHOEVER IS DRIVING OR A PASSENGER WILL GET HIT WITH PIECES OF PLASTIC FROM THE DASH CAUSING…
Yukon Denali XL model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 0 | 61 | 1 | 2 |
| 2008 | 0 | 42 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 | 69 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 1 |
Across all years, the 2011 Yukon Denali XL has the most complaints (69). All GMC Yukon Denali XL years →
Questions
- Does the 2009 GMC Yukon Denali XL have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2009 GMC Yukon Denali XL as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 GMC Yukon Denali XL?
- Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is unknown or other (8 complaints), followed by air bags (7).
- How many 2009 GMC Yukon Denali XL complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 1 of 22 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 3 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received September 29, 2021.