2009 GMC Yukon XL Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 9%of 23 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 81,150miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the fuel system of the 2009 GMC Yukon XL, 9% of the 23 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 81,150 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“We just took in to have vehicle looked and and said it was first the electrical and now is the membrane of the vehicle, causing the remote start and engine light to not work. Also causing the vehicle to cut out due to a problem in the fuel system. Looking up the VIN I see some of these vehicle has this issue but doesn't show under my VIN. Also have been told using tons of oil and this has been seen with the Gmc yukons. We just had a very expensive visit to the shop and want to know why this particular issues are not covered under the recalls for my vehicles VIN. …”
NHTSA complaint #11321076, filed 2020-04, 136,000 miles“While driving from ga to la on christmas eve, my Yukon Xl went into reduced engine power and lost traction control and antilock brakes. The car almost instantly dropped from 72mph to 45mph and the check engine and traction control warning lights came on. I was advised by onstar to pull the car over and turn it off for a few minutes. When I started it again, power was restored, but the check engine warning light remained. I was advised that the car would probably do the same thing and that I should have it serviced immediately, on the next business day, which was monday december 27th. …”
NHTSA complaint #10372627, filed 2010-12, 26,300 milesRelated recalls
- 09V154000May 6, 2009Gm is recalling 27,188 my 2009 cadillac escalade, escalade hybrid, escalade esv, and escalade ext; chevrolet avalanche, suburban, tahoe, tahoe hybrid, and…Covers: GMC Yukon XL 2009, Chevrolet Tahoe 2009, GMC Canyon 2009 +7 more
Related service bulletins
- 11007095Aug 7, 2024This bulletin provides information on the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Licensed Brands and the TOP TIER Diesel Fuel Licensed Brands that are recommended for use in all GM vehicles…
- 11004727Jun 29, 2024This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or…
- 10250505Feb 7, 2024This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.
- 10241417Aug 1, 2023This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 10222766Sep 16, 2022This bulletin provides information on the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Licensed Brands and the TOP TIER Diesel Fuel Licensed Brands that are recommended for use in all GM vehicles…
- 10222765Sep 14, 2022This service bulletin provides the technician with additional information on fuels, fuel additives and fuel management.
- 10222739Sep 13, 2022This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 10218873Aug 10, 2022This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.
- 10209734Mar 22, 2022This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3% |
| 2025 | 2 | 7% |
| 2024 | 10 | 13% |
| 2023 | 21 | 9% |
| 2022 | 15 | 9% |
| 2021 | 34 | 15% |
| 2020 | 3 | 6% |
| 2018 | 3 | 5% |
| 2017 | 5 | 3% |
| 2016 | 5 | 2% |
| 2015 | 7 | 2% |
| 2009 | 2 | 9% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 2 | 12% |
| 2005 | 4 | 10% |
| 2004 | 4 | 5% |
| 2003 | 6 | 6% |
| 2002 | 10 | 11% |
| 2001 | 12 | 10% |
| 2000 | 11 | 16% |
Other parts of the 2009 GMC Yukon XL
10 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 GMC Yukon XL
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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