2009 GMC Yukon Xl

The 2009 GMC Yukon XL has 3 recalls, all centered on the same serious defect: the passenger-side front airbag inflator can rupture and send sharp metal fragments into the cabin, with the potential to cause serious injury or death.

These three recalls cover the same underlying problem across different geographic filing groups, likely reflecting different registration histories and humidity exposure zones. The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator can explode beyond its designed limits when the airbag deploys, breaking apart and propelling metal shards toward the driver and passengers rather than providing protection. This is part of the broader Takata inflator issue that has affected millions of vehicles across many manufacturers. Because the risk is tied to the airbag firing in a crash, the vehicle can appear to drive and function normally right up until the moment the defect causes harm. Owners in high-humidity states and regions are considered at elevated risk, as moisture accelerates the degradation of the propellant inside the inflator, but the defect is not limited to any particular trim or engine configuration.