2009 GMC Yukon air bags problems
35 complaints about air bags have been filed for the 2009 GMC Yukon, which is 30% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 35 30% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 85,000 miles 14 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 14 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 85,000 miles, and 21% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 GMC yukon. While driving 35 MPH, the contact crashed into the driver's side door of another vehicle, which then rolled over. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact sustained injuries to the left foot, left knee, a concusion, chest pains, and a black eye. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where the failure was diagnosed. The driver of the other vehicle also sustained minor injuries.
Crack near passenger airbag, above steering wheel and another starting to form near the initial crack on the passenger side. Called GM customer service and they pretend they have never heard of the problem, though there are hundreds comments on forums/groups online. I am concerned about mine and my family's safety in the event of a collision where the airbags may deploy. Will they deploy properly? Will the shards of plastic from the faulty dash cause further injury?
Other problems reported for the 2009 GMC Yukon
- Body & structure 16 complaints