2009 GMC Yukon Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

Owners Choice infoOutline
2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003
Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
12 -14 City / 19 -20 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
320 -403
Seats
5 -9
Front angle medium view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Shay S
It's a very spacious car .
The car is great for a big family with kids. I don't have any special features, but I haven't had any issues with the car since I keep up with the maintenance as scheduled. I bought the car because of the space I needed and it's super comfortable and easy to clean when the kids get things on the seats and easy to take out seat as needed .
accountCircle April M
Reliable car for large family
My automatic car starter doesn't work. Also my radio goes in and out. It seems to be a problem that people have with these cars. Other than that I have not had any issues with this car and absolutely love it. I would definitely recommend this car for a large family very comfortable
accountCircle Selina M
Great for a large family.
I have not encountered any problems with this car myself. But love the leather seats with heaters, that in winter time you can hear them. This vehicle comes with a DVD player in back which is great for the kiddos. Comes with sunroof, and lots of space for a big family like mine.
accountCircle Crystal C
I really like the spacious inside and 'cool' sophisticated look on the outside.
All of my cars are fords, except for my SUV. I love the GMC Yukon Denali trim specifically. I have not had any major problems that do not have to do with wear and tear on a vehicle. My car is pretty reliable, but I also keep up with the maintenance. I have the mid bucket seats and the comfort works well with our family needs. The only thing is that the back part is not that big for cargo but we have a third seat. Mine has a sunroof and TV which I love the sunroof, but don't really use the TV since the kids are always on their phones.
accountCircle Leslie B
Amazing, very nice, overall the best.
Absolutely nothing is wrong. Seat warmers, amazing controls, when you're driving your music will automatically turn up and down when you go faster. In love. Nice leather seats, nice sunroof, room for 7 people. A DVD player, multiple areas to charge your electronics.
accountCircle Trina V
Keep OnStar and get extended warranty, keep maintenance up and it will last.
Overall my vehicle performance has been top notch. I currently have approximately 292, 000 miles. The warranty to include extended warranty is no longer available on the vehicle, but the OnStar features is somewhat helpful. Major replacements done has included transmission and computer modem on the vehicle, and replacement of engine coils. But with the miles I have on my vehicle and the fact that I put over 400 miles a week, I am impressed. My vehicle is reliable, but I keep up my maintenance on a regular basis. Comfortable, it is off the change. It is a three seater and everyone has their own space with no complaints.
accountCircle Jeremy l
Big enough for everyone to fit comfortably.
I love the drop down dvd player, the leather interior and the captains chairs in the 2nd row. It's big enough that I can go grocery shopping and take all 3 of my kids with, no problem.
accountCircle Kacey S
Black on black Yukon with leather interior and sunroof.
The Yukon is extremely reliable and a solid vehicle. A family SUV but also very nice looking for a night out on the town. Very spacious, comfortable and not too bad on gas. I love the sunroof and sound system in the Yukon. Although it is a large SUV, it handles well on the road and very easy to drive. I would highly recommend the Yukon XL. I'm quite pleased with it. No performance issues. Thank you!

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Amanda A
Think and look into the Vehicle before u buy
Everything is electrical so if one thing stops working everything stops. It is horrible on gas its big for no reason. It's not very spacing. I wish I didn't buy the car. I bought the car used already only had it for almost a year and all the jobs and events are falling off. The inside door handles broke.

GMC Yukon Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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Commercial
320 HP 16 MPG 5-9 Seats
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SLE w/3SA
320 HP 16 MPG 6-9 Seats
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SLE w/3SB
320 HP 16 MPG 5-8 Seats
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SLT w/4SA
320 HP 16 MPG 7-8 Seats
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SLT w/4SB
320 HP 16 MPG 7-8 Seats
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Base
403 HP 14 MPG 7-8 Seats
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2009 GMC Yukon Owner Reviews

4.62
55 Reviews
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5 stars 65%
4 stars 33%
3 stars 0%
2 stars 2%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Holly S on May 29, 2021
GMC Yukon, I love my SUV, totally recommend a Yukon.
I love the Yukon, not bad on gas mileage and just enough space for what I need!! The look is sleek and classy, and GMC always has beautiful interior. I bought mine when it was 2 y/o and always ran great and smooth. Such a luxury ride and great sound system. The only default I have had was the exterior trim on the doors. It looks like the paint almost boiled to the actual trim and rusted. People have told me it is pollen, but whatever I do, it will not go away. Unfortunately there have been a lot of complaints like this and GMC will not recall it since it is just trim.
accountCircle Larry c on March 29, 2021
It has all the comforts you need and come to expect in a vehicle.
It a reliable heavy vehicle that we can use for heavy hauling. It is has a lot of room for the tall people in our family. It sometimes is hard to handle on the road.
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Pros from Owners

likeFilled Stacy B.

Pros - plenty of room inside, good for hauling 6 adults, captain chairs in back, heated first and second row, lots of options, good view of the road, easy to park, good looking, sturdy, motors last forever.

likeFilled Trina V.

Reliable V8 great warranty package and built for the road/ the con was when I had to replace the computer the system and transmission when the warranty ran out that was quite expensive due to my high mileage, but overall this would be the vehicle type I would purchase again at the right price used.

likeFilled Linda M.

The Car is very dependable. The safety features are good. The rides is comfortable. There is plenty of legroom in the passenger rows. The DVD player can be tuned just so the kids hear it. The seats are comfortable. There is plenty of cargo area when traveling even with six people in the car.

likeFilled Toni P.

I love the comfortableness and room. I love having the third row. I love the back seats come all the way out if I am needing more storage. I think the Yukon is the best vehicle I've owned. I will never buy anything else from now on.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Stacy B.

Fuel consumption, dash cracks easily and it is a known con for all GMC models similar to this. Everyone I have owned has had a cracked dash. They need to address this issue and find a solution to it.

dislikeFilled Trina V.

I do not need all the computerized stuff that comes with it, but if it is part of the package oh well; I have learned you never know you need something until you need especially for safety precautions. Also things get quite expensive when the warranty runs out with this vehicle although how great it is.

dislikeFilled Linda M.

I cannot think of any cons except it takes a lot of money to keep full tank. Also I would probably not get a sun roof again do not really use it. Always the worry of it leaking. Also the driver door drain for water is not very efficient usually have to pull plug after rain because you can hear water.

dislikeFilled Toni P.

I don't really have a lot of cons. I do wish the gas mileage was a little bit better. I travel a lot and I have 3 kids so I needed a bigger vehicle but gas can he expensive. Luckily I live in a smaller town so going into town isn't too bad, but having to travel hurts the pocket book a little.

Ranks #1 Full Size SUV by Owners

The 2009 GMC Yukon has an average owner rating of 4.62 out of 5 which ranks it #1 of 9 other Full Size SUVs.

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2009 GMC Yukon
4.62
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2009 Nissan Armada
4.5
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2009 Chevrolet Tahoe
4.47

Ranks #4 Full Size SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2009 GMC Yukon has a combined MPG of 20 which ranks it #4 of 9 other Full Size SUVs.

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2009 Chevrolet Traverse
23 MPG
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2009 Dodge Durango
22 MPG
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2009 Chevrolet Tahoe
20 MPG
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2009 GMC Yukon
20 MPG

Is The 2009 GMC Yukon A Good Car?

Yes it fits my whole family it is comfortable and it has a built in TV for the kids for when we go on road trips.
Heidi T.
It is reliable, luxurious, and spacious. There is room for my 4 kids to sit comfortably. I have had no issues since purchasing it, other than brakes, fluids and tires.
Courtney A.
Yes for a family. It has a lot of room and is decent on gas. The leather interior is very easy to keep clean
Alyssa W.
Yes very much so l although it can be a big gas hog. I enjoy the way it handles and over all the maintenance is very easy to keep up
Melody W.

How Reliable Is The 2009 GMC Yukon?

It is very reliable the only problem is it is a gas guzzler when I put in 10 dollars of gas it barely goes up.
Heidi T.
It is extremely reliable. It has not had any issues, I just had to replace the brakes and tires and refill the fluids.
Katie B.
Other than using oil between oil changes and rust spots near the wheel wells there isn't much more wrong with it.
Elle F.
It is very reliable for my family and I. My Yukon does not currently have any problems going on with it
Sarah R.

Is The 2009 GMC Yukon A Good Value?

It cost 3,500 yes it is a great value for what it is and it serves it is purpose that is for sure our big family loves our new vehicle.
Heidi T.
Mine was $17,999 used. I think it is a great value for the money. It has a lot of features and holds up really well to daily use. Cool would consider it an excellent value.
Mary R.
I bought it used so I paid about 15k I think a brand new one is crazy expensive and I will never own a new one.
Rae H.
It costs 10,000 overall I think it is a good value and it keeps its value long term. Some limited edition versions can be costly
Natasha T.

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Safety & Reliability

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