2009 GMC Yukon Denali XL Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 32%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 86,914miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the air bags of the 2009 GMC Yukon Denali XL, 32% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 86,914 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When I entered my vehicle I noticed a crack on my dashboard leading to the passenger airbag panel. The crack leads to the top left of the airbag panel. The vehicle was stationary, located in my driveway. This is a safety concern. Will this interfere with deployment of the air bag? In the event of deployment, will the dash come removed and injure a rider? Will the plastic shards cause bodily harm?”
NHTSA complaint #10875841, filed 2016-06, 99,629 miles“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 serious injury. I could keep passengers out of the front, but the driver I cannot..we need to have this repaired. I work at a honda dealership and have been advised that this is a safety concern.pax side had a small crack when purchased but it is now about 3 inches long each..”
NHTSA complaint #11067397, filed 2018-02, 10 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11072342, filed 2018-02, 74,200 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11131887, filed 2018-09, 180,000 miles“Takata recall...I looked up my vehicle VIN number when the recall came out and my car was not included in the recall. I have been driving the vehicle for almost a year since and have now taken it to trade in on a new car. The dealership tells me it is part of the takata recall and since the recall is unrepairable and is a fatal recall they will scrap the car. I am now out money due to no fault of my own andhavebeen driving my 3 children around in a car that had a fatal recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10914130, filed 2016-10Related service bulletins
- 10252974Apr 5, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Courtesy Transportation Reimbursement Program - Applicable to GM Recalls listed in bulletin.
- 10251345Feb 26, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Completion Rate Improvement Program - Applicable to GM Recalls 14491, 14735,15040, 15041, 15043,15044, 15045, 15046…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 20% |
| 2013 | 7 | 54% |
| 2012 | 7 | 30% |
| 2011 | 27 | 39% |
| 2010 | 11 | 38% |
| 2009 | 7 | 32% |
| 2008 | 17 | 40% |
| 2007 | 21 | 34% |
| 2005 | 1 | 3% |
| 2004 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2009 GMC Yukon Denali XL
8 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 GMC Yukon Denali XL
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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