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2009 GMC Yukon XL Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2009 GMC Yukon XL has 7 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2009 GMC Yukon XL

Airbags
86
Other
48
Structure
26
Electrical
15
Steering
9
Engine
7
Powertrain
6
Brakes
4
Latches & Locks
4

7

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Aug 16, 2021ENGINEThe contact owns a 2009 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, th...
Jul 1, 2021ENGINEThe contact owns a 2009 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The TPMS war...
Oct 1, 2016ENGINEDRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND HAD LOSS OF POWER AND TRACTION CONTROL WAS TURNING ON AND OFF. MOTOR START...
Jan 18, 2012ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMWHEN THE VEHICLE IS PLACED IN PARK, KEY TURNED TO OFF POSITION AND THE KEYS ARE REMOVED FROM THE IGN...
Sep 16, 2011ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMMY 2009 GMC YUKON XL HAS HAD MULTIPLE ISSUES WITH THE "REDUCED POWER" MESSAGE. NOT ONLY IS THIS AFF...
Dec 24, 2010ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEMWHILE DRIVING FROM GA TO LA ON CHRISTMAS EVE, MY YUKON XL WENT INTO REDUCED ENGINE POWER AND LOST TR...
Dec 23, 2010ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 GMC YUKON. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY BETWEEN 30-40 MPH,...

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