2009 GMC Yukon Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 9%of 94 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,475miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the electrical system of the 2009 GMC Yukon, 9% of the 94 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,475 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.
“While car was in motion the car became limp/slow as the engine would slow down. We have had 2 instances while driving the car will reduce speed to a haunt. The car both times was not able to be driven and needed to be towed. First one the modules melted due to the hybrid battery and other was a failed throttle. We are now dealing with melted spark plugs which were all completely replaced and failed again one month later and while the car was driving it came to a complete stop while the engine shut down again!”
NHTSA complaint #11233073, filed 2019-07, 131,000 miles“2009 Gmc Yukon experienced complete electrical failure while driving 30 MPH. Everyday for the last two weeks my Yukon experiences intermittent electrical failure as if you turned the car off and removed the key, then it the power comes right back within a few seconds. This posses a significant danger to me and my family due to, headlights, tail lights, braking lights, turn signals are all off. When I turn the Yukon off the electrical system fails once I turn the key to off and remove key.”
NHTSA complaint #10620695, filed 2014-08, 77,987 miles“When the vehicle is placed in park, key turned to off position and the keys are removed from the ignition, the engine remains running and engaged until the driver or passenger door is opened. When the door is opened, then the engine cuts off.”
NHTSA complaint #10449280, filed 2012-02, 75,475 miles“Electrical issues.. Lights dimming, then engine started to stall while driving and engine lifters started ticking and is getting louder... No fault codes were found by dealer when checked... And cannot reduplicate elec. Issue and stall .. But has happened 3 different times over a 2 yr period and now the lifters are clacking very badly...my vehicle gets reg. Oil changes etc. And according to all the forums this is a major problem with this vehicle... A TSB bulletin has been announced by Gmc but no recall.. Are they waiting til someone dies for a lawsuit.”
NHTSA complaint #10700668, filed 2015-03, 82,000 miles“Since I've owned the hybrid yukon, I've had nothing but issues. GMC only made a limited amount of the hybrid models but due to the issues discontinued manufacturing them. why weren't the vehicles taken off the market? started with the jolting from a stop, to not wanting to go into reverse, check engine light, to hybrid battery not shifting into gear, last power steering locked while driving then not starting at all. had sat at the dealership for 4 weeks now sitting at another hybrid shop awaiting for the inverter converter control to be delivered and put in. …”
NHTSA complaint #11475340, filed 2022-07Related recalls
- 10V240000Jun 4, 2010Gm is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 buick, lucerne; cadillac dts; hummer h2; model year 2008-2009 buick enclave; cadillac cts; model year 2007-2009…Covers: GMC Yukon 2007–2009, Buick Lucerne 2006–2009, Cadillac DTS 2006–2009 +15 more
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 9% |
| 2025 | 9 | 16% |
| 2024 | 18 | 17% |
| 2023 | 28 | 11% |
| 2022 | 32 | 17% |
| 2021 | 31 | 9% |
| 2020 | 2 | 5% |
| 2019 | 9 | 16% |
| 2018 | 4 | 6% |
| 2017 | 21 | 11% |
| 2016 | 53 | 20% |
| 2015 | 79 | 15% |
| 2014 | 5 | 9% |
| 2013 | 10 | 9% |
| 2012 | 5 | 8% |
| 2011 | 5 | 3% |
| 2010 | 3 | 3% |
| 2009 | 8 | 9% |
| 2008 | 30 | 16% |
| 2007 | 39 | 9% |
| 2006 | 4 | 15% |
| 2005 | 28 | 33% |
| 2004 | 57 | 36% |
| 2003 | 53 | 26% |
| 2002 | 10 | 6% |
| 2001 | 17 | 9% |
| 2000 | 8 | 5% |
| 1999 | 13 | 6% |
| 1998 | 2 | 3% |
| 1997 | 11 | 8% |
| 1996 | 3 | 4% |
| 1995 | 10 | 11% |
| 1994 | 2 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2009 GMC Yukon
35 complaintsOther or unknown
30 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 GMC Yukon
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology