2009 GMC Yukon Hybrid Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 14%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 69,332miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2009 GMC Yukon Hybrid, 14% of the 14 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 69,332 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.
“11/25/2012 - hybrid shut down with no warning at 65mph on I-80 going west near ohio border - thus lost power steering and propulsion. I got to shoulder safely; towed to Gmc dealer - result hybrid fault code but no cause determined. Connector greased with dielectric grease, and fault could not be replicated. 12/24/2012 - hybrid failure after parked for 2 hours. Towed to Gmc dealer; cascade of hybrid fault codes, and transmission harness cable replaced. No explanation given as to why harness cable failed. No component of hybrid system ever replaced. Back-up re service hx. …”
NHTSA complaint #10505056, filed 2013-03, 31,200 miles“While driving on the highway between 65-70 miles an hour my vehicles check engine light came on and la message of engine power reduced appeared. The vehicle loss power but I was able to make it to the shoulder safely. The car would not turn on and I had to cal aaa to take my care to the dealer. The dealer said that the valve body internally shorted the memory circuit and the crankshaft sensor shorted. The dealer said that they found the harness for the crankshaft had melted and shorted out the sensors. They repaired the harness, replaced the shorted out sensor and replaced the valvebody/TCM. …”
NHTSA complaint #10615524, filed 2014-07, 107,465 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11017868Apr 11, 2025This service bulletin provides a procedure to flush and bleed power steering system to correct a power steering noise or fluid leak concern that is caused during extremely low…
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10242061Aug 7, 2023This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10235561Apr 4, 2023This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 10222777Sep 16, 2022This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10213700Jun 1, 2022This service bulletin provides a procedure inspecting for excess grease or Sealant on the Exterior of the steering gear due to seeing grease or sealant on certain locations on…
- 10078430Apr 1, 2016"this technical bulletin provides a procedure to inspect the steering gear for a normal condition of grease or sealant on exterior case of gear due to the manufacturing process."
- 10057008Oct 1, 2014Gmc/cadillac/chevrolet: some vehicles are experiencing, after a cold soak in cold temperatures, loss of 12 volt battery power, indicator charging system lamp on, no power…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2 | 14% |
| 2008 | 3 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2009 GMC Yukon Hybrid
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 GMC Yukon Hybrid
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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