2009 GMC Yukon Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 94 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 48,692miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2009 GMC Yukon, 2% of the 94 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,692 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.
“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“The contact owns a 2009 Gmc Yukon. While the contact was driving approximately between 30-40 MPH, the reduce engine power warning message displayed on the instrument panel. The stabilitrak warning light also illuminated. The engine completely stalled and restarted. The vehicle resumed with slight engine power at the speed of 10 MPH. The failure occurred four times and it was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated poor quality of fuel was dispensed in the fuel tank. …”
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Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12 | 11% |
| 2023 | 14 | 6% |
| 2022 | 13 | 7% |
| 2021 | 32 | 9% |
| 2020 | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 11 | 3% |
| 2006 | 1 | 4% |
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 5 | 3% |
| 2003 | 12 | 6% |
| 2002 | 5 | 3% |
| 2001 | 9 | 5% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 | 12 | 6% |
| 1998 | 3 | 4% |
| 1997 | 7 | 5% |
| 1996 | 9 | 13% |
| 1995 | 3 | 3% |
| 1993 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2009 GMC Yukon
35 complaintsOther or unknown
30 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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