2009 GMC Yukon Denali Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 33%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 15 complaints about the body and structure of the 2009 GMC Yukon Denali, 33% 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.
“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 miles“2009 Yukon Denali... On 2 separate occasions while attempting to open vehicle using external door handles, the front passenger side door handle & rear driver's side door handle came off. These are the chrome plated models. I was told by multiple sales personnel, service techs, & service managers that this is a common problem (apparently there is some sort of issue with the chrome plated models). I also have friends with similar models- yukon & tahoe that have experienced the same issue. Some have replaced all 4 door handles. …”
NHTSA complaint #10586579, filed 2014-05, 68,416 miles“The problem on my 2009 yukon, in less then 2 weeks my dashboard cracked in 3 places. 2 by the air bags and 1 by the steering column. I'm thinking the ones by the air bags are a safety problem. If the air bags would happen to go off , with the cracked dashboard. Will the dash explode in to pieces, like shrapnel. Cause more damage to human life? This should be a safety recall. It stays under a breezeway when not in use. We where driving an herd a pop in the dash. Then the next thing we know we have 3 cracks. I know I'm not the only one with this problem..”
NHTSA complaint #10661252, filed 2014-11, 34,500 miles“A crack had appeared on the dashboard going to the direction of the airbag. I had attempted to consult with the local Gmc dealership that stated it's no threat and basically sent me on my way. It's been a year later and now not only has it cracked in that one area but I have 2 additional cracks and the dash has separated approx. 1/2 at the airbag. It seriously concerns me considering I have custody of my grandchildren (11 & 9) who are riding in this vehicle 99.5% of the time. I'm deathly afraid the airbag is either going to deploy on its own or worse not deploy if/when it's needed.”
NHTSA complaint #10641289, filed 2014-10, 70,000 miles“My dash has cracked in two places. One on drivers side the other on passenger side close to airbag leaving a hole. Nothing had been placed on the dashboard it just cracked during the summer.”
NHTSA complaint #10865912, filed 2016-05, 110,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10250244Jan 18, 2024This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 10235561Apr 4, 2023This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 10213768Jan 27, 2022This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on Damaged, Disassembled or Improperly Packaged Turbochargers Returned to Warranty Part Center.
- 10197294May 12, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 10175855Apr 14, 2020This preliminary informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 8% |
| 2016 | 1 | 6% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 9 | 31% |
| 2012 | 8 | 29% |
| 2011 | 15 | 16% |
| 2010 | 13 | 25% |
| 2009 | 15 | 33% |
| 2008 | 8 | 14% |
| 2007 | 28 | 23% |
| 2006 | 2 | 10% |
| 2005 | 4 | 8% |
| 2004 | 3 | 3% |
| 2003 | 2 | 3% |
| 2002 | 1 | 3% |
| 2001 | 1 | 3% |
| 1999 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2009 GMC Yukon Denali
23 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 Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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