GMC Yukon XL 1500Model year report

2009 GMC Yukon XL 1500 Problems

Complaints: 11filed with NHTSA
Median mileage: 59,777miles, 8 complaints with mileage
Recalls: 0campaigns on record
Trend: Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating: —overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy: 16 mpgcombined, 5.3L 8-cyl RWD · 14 city / 20 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2009 GMC Yukon XL 1500 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2009 GMC Yukon XL 1500. The part named most often is air bags, with 7 complaints (64% of the total), followed by other or unknown (3) and electrical system (1). 8 of the complaints include a mileage, and 38% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 59,777 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 241 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 5 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 22 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Air bags: “Crack in dash beside passenger side air bag. Crack seemed to appear overnight with no trauma to the dash at all. Vehicle has been garage kept. I am very concerned that in the event that the airbag deploys, shrapnel from the cracked dash will be thrown into my passengers' faces causing serious injury.”

NHTSA complaint #10817749, filed 2016-01, 46,000 miles

Other or unknown: “Dashboard has cracked behind steering wheel area. Suddenly appeared on 12/07/2016. Vehicle is always parked in garage and not exposed to any extreme weather conditions. Cleaning has always been done with a damp cloth. No chemicals are used to clean this area. Sunshade is used if vehicle is parked outside.”

NHTSA complaint #10934373, filed 2016-12, 58,554 miles

Electrical system: “My 2009 Gmc yukon xl has had multiple issues with the reduced power message. Not only is this affecting the driveability of our vehicle but also the safety of my family since this is our family car and my wife usually is driving it with out four children in it. It all started in august when the reduced power message came on for my wife with service stabilitrac and traction control, while she was driving our kids to school. The dealer said it was rodent damage to the throttle body wiring and replaced the connector. …”

NHTSA complaint #10440614, filed 2011-12, 31,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

38% of the 8 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 46,000 and 65,400 miles.

Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (8 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 59,777 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2009 GMC Yukon XL 1500 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

Version	Engine	Transmission	City	Hwy	Comb.	Fuel / yr
Yukon XL 1500 2WD	5.3L 8-cyl	6-speed automatic	14	20	16	$4,200
Yukon XL 1500 2WD	6.0L 8-cyl	6-speed automatic	14	19	16	$4,200
Yukon XL 1500 2WD	5.3L 8-cyl · flex-fuel	6-speed automatic	14	20	16	$4,200
Yukon XL 1500 2WD	6.2L 8-cyl · flex-fuel	6-speed automatic	12	19	15	$4,450

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2009 GMC Yukon XL 1500 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 241 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

11023091Sep 9, 2025Other or unknown. New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH
11021792Aug 7, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming…
11020816Jul 18, 2025Other or unknown. This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
11019074May 30, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
11019073May 30, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
11019072May 30, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
11017868Apr 11, 2025Steering. This 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 temperatures.
11017252Mar 28, 2025Electrical system, Other or unknown. This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on OnStar Module 2G Sunset Information.
11012907Dec 18, 2024Engine. This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
11010544Oct 7, 2024Engine. This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.

See all 241 bulletins →

Other model years of the GMC Yukon XL 1500

Year	Complaints	Median mi	Recalls	Crash ★	MPG	Score (50 = typical)	Trend
2012	5	41,250	0	4	17	—	Not enough data
2011	12	59,926	2	—	17	—	Not enough data
2010	8	93,000	0	—	16	—	Not enough data
2009	11	59,777	0	—	16	—	Not enough data
2008	18	65,000	0	—	16	—	Stable
2007	60	41,673	0	—	16	Not compared (before 2008)	Stable
2006	5	19,987	0	—	14	—	Not enough data
2005	24	68,000	0	—	15	—	Stable
2004	36	75,000	0	—	15	Not compared (before 2008)	Stable
2003	63	95,000	0	—	14	Not compared (before 2008)	Stable
2002	23	96,218	0	—	14	—	Stable
2001	29	124,506	0	—	14	Not compared (before 2008)	Stable
2000	15	118,976	0	—	14	—	Stable

All GMC Yukon XL 1500 model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2009 GMC Yukon XL 1500 have?

NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2009 GMC Yukon XL 1500 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2009 GMC Yukon XL 1500 is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 7 complaints (64% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 3.

Has the 2009 GMC Yukon XL 1500 been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2009 GMC Yukon XL 1500 get?

The EPA rates the 2009 GMC Yukon XL 1500 (Yukon XL 1500 2WD, 5.3L 8-cyl) at 16 mpg combined, 14 city and 20 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,200 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2009 GMC Yukon XL 1500 reported?

Among the 8 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 59,777 miles and the middle half falls between 46,000 and 65,400 miles; 38% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.