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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

2009 GMC Yukon Denali XL Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
5%of 22 total for the year
Median mileage
90,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2009 GMC Yukon Denali XL, 5% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 miles.

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.

“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 informed of the failure and informed the contact that they were unable to assist. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11434907, filed 2021-09, 90,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2016310%
2015914%
201214%
200915%
200825%
200712%
200619%
2005412%
200424%
200326%

Other parts of the 2009 GMC Yukon Denali XL

Other or unknown
8 complaints
Air bags
7 complaints
Electrical system
3 complaints
Engine
3 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
3 complaints
Body and structure
3 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Vehicle 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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