The 2009 GMC Yukon has 532 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 5 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and structure. Owners most often flag drivetrain shuddering/vibration: persistent shaking, especially around 15-50 mph (24-80 km/h), unresolved by multiple dealer visits involving tire, wheel, motor mount, and differential replacements. frequency: very frequent.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2009 GMC Yukon vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 10 Yukon model years we track, complaint volume runs from 75 (2020) to 1,550 (2007). With 532 complaints, the 2009 Yukon sits about the same asthe model's median of 532.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
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Sentiment is sharply divided by generation and model year, with a clear distinction between older and newer vehicles. Feedback on older generations (circa 1995-2014) is overwhelmingly positive regarding long-term durability and mechanical…
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Used Yukon listings typically run $22,383–$67,087 across 2007 to 2026 model years.
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