2009 GMC Yukon Hybrid Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2009 GMC Yukon Hybrid has a complaint index of 75, ranking as the second-worst year among 5 model years and carrying an Avoid verdict. Owners most often reported electrical system problems (36% of complaints), followed by airbag and brake issues, with no recalls filed for this model year.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 75/100
- #2 of 5 Yukon Hybrid years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 14
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 0
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Electrical System
Top 2009 GMC Yukon Hybrid problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System5 (36%)
- Airbags4 (29%)
- Brakes3 (21%)
- Structure & Body3 (21%)
- Steering2 (14%)
- Engine1 (7%)
- Other1 (7%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (7%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (7%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Vehicle loses power steering and propulsion suddenly at highway speed after a hybrid system fault, requiring towing to a dealer.
- Brake pedal becomes hard to press or fails intermittently, sometimes preceded by a service brake warning message.
- Vehicle surges forward unexpectedly when the brake pedal is depressed at moderate speed.
- Door locks stop working electronically and must be opened or locked manually, sometimes trapping occupants.
- Check engine light comes on with a power-reduced message and the engine shuts down while driving, then restarts briefly before stalling again.
- Dashboard develops visible cracks around the airbag area, raising concern about airbag deployment.
2009 GMC Yukon Hybrid recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2009 compared with other Yukon Hybrid years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2009 GMC Yukon Hybrid reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints, the 2009 Yukon Hybrid has a complaint index of 75, the second-highest among the 5 model years with data, earning an Avoid verdict relative to other years of the same model.
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 GMC Yukon Hybrid?
- Owners most frequently reported electrical system issues (36% of complaints), including hybrid system shutdowns and door lock failures, followed by airbag and brake complaints.
- Does the 2009 GMC Yukon Hybrid have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2009 Yukon Hybrid.
- At what mileage do 2009 Yukon Hybrid problems typically occur?
- Median mileage at failure varies by system: electrical system complaints centered around 85,000 miles, brake complaints around 109,300 miles, and airbag complaints around 32,050 miles.
- How does the 2009 Yukon Hybrid compare to other model years?
- The 2008 model year has the worst complaint index at 100, while 2010 and 2012 have much lower complaint indexes of 25 and 0, making 2009 one of the weaker years for this model.