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#BS-2009-GMCYUK-47E7

2009 Gmc Yukon Denali

Based on reports from 59 owners and 0 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
59
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Recalls
0
TSBs
1,231
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 59 complaints, 1 crashes, 1 fires, and 0 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the AirbagsHIGH

23 owners reported airbags issues — failures commonly reported around 73K miles.

!Inspect the Structure:bodyMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

4
0–30K
6
30–60K
17
60–90K
10
90–120K
4
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (17 reports) • Median: 73K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Airbags (23 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Where the complaints fall

Airbags23 (39%)
Other13 (22%)
Structure:body8 (14%)
Structure4 (7%)
Electrical3 (5%)
Structure:body:door3 (5%)
Latches & Locks2 (3%)
Fuel System1 (2%)

2009 Gmc Yukon Denali: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 39% of all reports filed for the 2009 Gmc Yukon Denali, with 23 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 73,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 73K-mile mark.

Structure:body Issues

Structure:body complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2009 Gmc Yukon Denali, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:body-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Structure Issues

Structure complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2009 Gmc Yukon Denali, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2009 Gmc Yukon Denali, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2009 Gmc Yukon Denali. Recent trend: decreasing.

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 59 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 0 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2009 Gmc Yukon Denali: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2009 Gmc Yukon Denali?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2009 Gmc Yukon Denali is related to the airbags, with 23 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2009 Gmc Yukon Denali reliable?
The 2009 Gmc Yukon Denali has 59 complaints, 1 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2009 Gmc Yukon Denali problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2009 Gmc Yukon Denali have any recalls?
No recalls have been issued for the 2009 Gmc Yukon Denali according to NHTSA records.
What mileage do Gmc Yukon Denali problems start?
Based on 41 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 73,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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