| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2009 GMC Yukon repairs by problem area
Engine (33%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)
Brakes and Traction Control (0%)
Suspension and Steering (21%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)
Other (4%)
Chart based on 24 repairs.
2009 GMC Yukon engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (25%)
$100 - $499 (25%)
< $100 (50%)
Chart based on 8 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.
310-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 152000 mi US $400 |
Stuck lifter due to Active Fuel Management system. Freed it by unplugging the brake booster sensor. Range Technology Active Fuel Management Disabler keeps engine from going into V4. GM has serious problem with AFM. Too many premature engine failures. |
| 156000 mi US $500 |
Stuck valve lifter #7 again. AFM. Replaced all 4 AFM lifters on 1 and 7. Second repair. Will continue using Range Technology AFM Disabler and decrease oil change frequency to 3000 |
| 167000 mi US $400 |
Stuck valve lifter due to AFM. Replaced remaining AFM lifters on right bank. All 8 have now been replaced. GM design flaw! |
| 208000 mi US $100 |
Replaced Valve Cover. GM improves design. PCV was plugged. Smoking on cold start. Excessive build up on pistons |
2009 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV
403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 19000 mi | Had electronic failure sending car into limp mode. Dealer said no problem. Also had oil change. |
| 25000 mi | Recall repair for throttle sensor. Recall says to replace sensor if car had previously gone into limp mode for no obvious reason. Had this happen the previous March. |
2009 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV
332-horsepower 6.0L V8 Hybrid 4-speed 2-mode automatic RWD
| 14000 mi | The Yukon lost total power while I was trying to make a turn. Had to put in park and restart. Per technician due to extreme heat the hybrid battery was not getting totally charged, they had the battery go through a relearn procedure. |
2009 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV
310-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 39120 mi C $900 |
Throttle potentiometer replacement |
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