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SteeringPart report

2009 GMC Yukon XL Steering Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
4%of 23 total for the year
Median mileage
20,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 2009 GMC Yukon XL, 4% of the 23 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,000 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.

“The contact owns a 2009 Gmc Yukon Xl. The contact was driving approximately 30 MPH attempting a left turn when the steering column completely locked and the contact was unable to turn the steering wheel at all. The contact turned off the engine and the keys were removed from the ignition. The contact was able to restart the vehicle as it resumed normal operation. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was awaiting a diagnosis of the failure. The failure and current mileages were approximately 20,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10347089, filed 2010-08, 20,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202514%
202434%
202342%
202221%
202142%
202036%
201946%
201835%
201721%
201694%
2015114%
201218%
201027%
200914%
200811%
200711%
2005410%
20041214%
200399%
20021011%
200187%
200046%

Other parts of the 2009 GMC Yukon XL

Air bags
10 complaints
Other or unknown
7 complaints
Engine
3 complaints
Body and structure
3 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
Wheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2009 GMC Yukon XL

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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