NOTICED THE DASH CRACKING BY THE AIR BAG IN SEPTEMBER 2020 AND NOW IS CRACKING ON DRIVER SIDE HUMP BEHIND STEERING WHEEL.
2009 GMC Yukon airbags problems
severe 85 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
85
Recalls
0
Crashes
2
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 7 most recent
"TAKATA RECALL" REPAIR STILL PENDING...NEED A FIX AS TAKATA IS FILING FOR BK
2009 GMC YUKON XL, 61000 MILES. DASH AROUND THE AIRBAG AND ALL OVER THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER HAS CRACKED IN MULTIPLE PLACES. THIS VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN IN ANY ACCIDENTS AND HAS NEVER BEEN DRIVEN OFF ROAD. IT HAS ALWAYS BEEN GARAGED. THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH CHEVY/GMC TRUCKS. IF THE AIRBAG DEPLOYS THERE IS A VERY GOOD CHANCE THAT PIECES OF THE DASH WILL POSE A SIGNIFICANT HAZARD TO THE …
TAKATA RECALL. RECALL NOTICE WAS RECEIVED OVER A YEAR AGO BUT NO REMEDY IS AVAILABLE YET.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 GMC YUKON. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V381000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT CALLED SISK MOTOR INC (2739 W FERGUSON RD, MT PLEASANT, TX 75455, (903) 572-6696) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE PENDING AND NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS PROVIDED WITH THE SAME INFORMATION AS THE DEALER. THE CONTACT HAD NOT…
LIKE THE OTHER 9000 PEOPLE IDENTIFIED ON FACEBOOK AMONG OTHER FORUMS, THE DASH ON MY YUKON IS CRACKED. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT PUTTING MY FAMILY IN THIS VEHICLE. THIS IS A PRODUCT DEFECT. I WOULDN'T MIND SPENDING THE MONEY TO PUT A NEW ONE IN, BUT I DONT HAVE THE CONFIDENCE THE NEW DASH WILL LAST ANY LONGER. CRACKING HAPPENS RIGHT NEAR THE PASSENGER AIRBAG AND RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE DRIVERS INSTRUMENT…
NOTICED HUGE CRACK IN DASH FOR NO APPARENT REASON. COMMON ISSUE ON 2007-2013 VEHICLES I'M FINDING OUT. CONCERNED WITH DANGER OF PLASTIC SHARDS CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY IF AIRBAGS ARE DEPLOYED. VEHICLE HAD NEVER BEEN IN ACCIDENT AND HAS LOW MILAGE AND KEPT UP WELL. GM HAS OFFERED LITTLE HELP. *JS
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2009 GMC Yukon?
It's a meaningful issue. 85 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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