2009 GMC Yukon Denali Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 23about this part
- Share
- 50%of 46 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the air bags of the 2009 GMC Yukon Denali, 50% of the 46 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I am concerned of the safety of me and my passengers. Over 1 year and still no resolution. I keep on being told call back and call back. Why so long to replace? The dash board has cracked and broken due to poor quality and many owners have dashboard issues.”
NHTSA complaint #11133114, filed 2018-10, 1 miles“My dash is cracked in 2 places. It is cracked on the driver side in front of the steering wheel. The crack is about 3 inches long. The other one is on the passenger side goes all the way to the upper left corner of the passenger side aribag. The whole dash rattles now when driving down the road. I am concerned about my family's safety since they are right on the passenger air bag and over the steering column.”
NHTSA complaint #10906865, filed 2016-09, 130,000 miles“While I was driving, I was hearing strange cracking.noises from the dashboard for 2 days. Then I looked at the top of the dashboard, and it was cracked by the upper left corner of the passenger side airbag and behind the steering wheel. Should the airbag be deployed, the cracked dashboard will explode, possibly causing more injury than the airbag was designed to avoid. Hopefully, Gmc will address this in a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10846066, filed 2016-03, 80,000 miles“I purchased a GM certified vehicle on september 5, 2014. On october 31, 2014 I was driving and heard a noise near the passenger dash. I looked and noticed a crack appeared on the dashboard at the airbag. The crack is about 3 inches long and runs from the edge of the dash to the airbag. The crack meets the cut out where the airbag is. I have made numerous attempts to contact GM customer care about this issue and the safety concerns I have as it relates to this crack leading to the airbag. …”
NHTSA complaint #10658536, filed 2014-11, 66,100 miles“At 80,000 miles I discovered that my dash is cracked on the passenger side. I have also discovered that this is a very well known and common problem with GM vehicles and that it is potentially dangerous to passengers if the crack (that is sharp plastic) is to cut or rupture the airbag in the case of an accident. My vehicle has always been garage kept and never kept outside. This is a huge GM problem and there are thousands that need this fixed. There are even facebook groups with thousands upon thousands of people that have had the same problem across multiple vehicles. …”
NHTSA complaint #11000284, filed 2017-06, 80,000 milesRelated 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…
- 10210324Mar 9, 2022This Preliminary information communicates information on a parts restrictions for the passenger air bag.
- 10208055Jan 25, 2022This Preliminary information communicates information on a parts restrictions for the passenger air bag.
- 10201261Jul 26, 2021This Preliminary information communicates information on a parts restrictions for the passenger air bag.
- 10193478Apr 29, 2021This Preliminary information communicates information on a parts restrictions for the passenger air bag.
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 6% |
| 2013 | 15 | 52% |
| 2012 | 8 | 29% |
| 2011 | 26 | 27% |
| 2010 | 21 | 40% |
| 2009 | 23 | 50% |
| 2008 | 22 | 38% |
| 2007 | 41 | 34% |
| 2006 | 1 | 5% |
| 2005 | 4 | 8% |
| 2004 | 6 | 6% |
| 2003 | 3 | 4% |
| 2002 | 3 | 10% |
| 1999 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2009 GMC Yukon Denali
15 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 GMC Yukon Denali
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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