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2009 GMC Yukon Safety Review

March 13, 2009

SAFETY | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

antiskid system, tire-pressure monitor, and daytime running lights
ConsumerGuide

Five stars, front and side impacts; three stars, rollover rating
NHTSA

Yukon comes fully equipped with dual-stage front air bags
J.D. Power

Experts at TheCarConnection.com are pleased to note that the 2009 GMC Yukon does well in terms of safety.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has not yet tested the GMC Yukon 2009. After conducting its full battery of crash tests, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) awards the GMC Yukon 2009 a perfect five-star rating for all impact protections. That includes five-star ratings for GMC Yukon 2009 driver and passenger protection during front impacts, as well as five stars for occupant protection during impacts on either side. The only blemish on the GMC Yukon 2009 safety record comes in the rollover category, where NHTSA gives the Yukon three out of a possible five stars—the lowest score typically awarded. While this score is somewhat disappointing, truck-based SUVs like the Yukon rarely fare well in rollover testing.

The 2009 GMC Yukon also offers an impressive range of safety features. ConsumerGuide also mentions that all 2009 GMC Yukon models come standard with an "antiskid system," a "tire-pressure monitor," and "daytime running lights." Other standard safety features on the 2009 GMC Yukon Denali XL include "dual-stage front air bags" and "side-curtain airbags," along with "rear park assist" and "OnStar, GM's hands-free, in-vehicle communications assistance program," according to J.D. Power. ForbesAutos reviewers say that "stability control is standard," and it now "incorporates rollover mitigation technology that can deploy the vehicle's head-curtain airbags before a crash occurs." Cars.com further notes that the GMC Yukon 2009 rollover prevention system "senses when the vehicle is likely to tip, then triggers the stability system in an attempt to prevent it." 2009 brings an optional Side Blind Zone Alert feature.

Driver visibility is better in the 2009 GMC Yukon than in previous models. For tight parking situations, the 2009 GMC Yukon XL Denali offers "rear park assist" as a standard feature; a "rearview camera" can be equipped as well, according to Edmunds. ForbesAutos reviewers are pleased to find that the "instrument panel is positioned lower for easier visibility, particularly for shorter drivers," and other reviewers mention the impressive visibility.

Conclusion

The 2009 GMC Yukon lives up to its secure, imposing image.

SAFETY | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:antiskid system, tire-pressure monitor, and daytime running lightsConsumerGuideFive stars, front and side impacts; three stars, rollover ratingNHTSAYukon comes fully equipped with dual-stage front air bagsJ.D. Power Experts at TheCarConnection.com are pleased to note that the 2009 GMC Yukon does well in terms of safety. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has not yet tested the GMC Yukon 2009. After conducting its full battery of crash tests, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) awards the GMC Yukon 2009 a perfect five-star rating for all impact protections. That includes five-star ratings for GMC Yukon 2009 driver and passenger protection during front impacts, as well as five stars for occupant protection during impacts on either side. The only blemish on the GMC Yukon 2009 safety record comes in the rollover category, where NHTSA gives the Yukon three out of a possible five stars—the lowest score typically awarded. While this score is somewhat disappointing, truck-based SUVs like the Yukon rarely fare well in rollover testing. The 2009 GMC Yukon also offers an impressive range of safety features. ConsumerGuide also mentions that all 2009 GMC Yukon models come standard with an "antiskid system," a "tire-pressure monitor," and "daytime running lights." Other standard safety features on the 2009 GMC Yukon Denali XL include "dual-stage front air bags" and "side-curtain airbags," along with "rear park assist" and "OnStar, GM's hands-free, in-vehicle communications assistance program," according to J.D. Power. ForbesAutos reviewers say that "stability control is standard," and it now "incorporates rollover mitigation technology that can deploy the vehicle's head-curtain airbags before a crash occurs." Cars.com further notes that the GMC Yukon 2009 rollover prevention system "senses when the vehicle is likely to tip, then triggers the stability system in an attempt to prevent it." 2009 brings an optional Side Blind Zone Alert feature. Driver visibility is better in the 2009 GMC Yukon than in previous models. For tight parking situations, the 2009 GMC Yukon XL Denali offers "rear park assist" as a standard feature; a "rearview camera" can be equipped as well, according to Edmunds. ForbesAutos reviewers are pleased to find that the "instrument panel is positioned lower for easier visibility, particularly for shorter drivers," and other reviewers mention the impressive visibility. ConclusionThe 2009 GMC Yukon lives up to its secure, imposing image.  2009 GMC YUKON STYLING [8 out of 10] Cars.com: "the Yukon XL sports sleeker styling and better-integrated lower body panels than the prior generation" Edmunds: "cabin certainly looks luxurious, with its wood-tone and metallic accents" ForbesAutos: "a two-tone interior is crafted with ...

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Other Choices:

If you need a vehicle that’s good for towing, people-hauling, and even modest off-roading, you should put the 2009 GMC Yukon on your list. The 2009 GMC Yukon can tow four tons, besting the Toyota Sequoia and Nissan Armada in this important category. And although the Armada is arguably a bit more stylish from a distance, the Yukon has a better-executed interior, with pleasing materials. The Sequoia and Armada are both larger than the Yukon and Yukon Denali, but not quite as enormous as the long-wheelbase Yukon XL and Denali XL. The big GMC offers a wider choice of engines than the Ford Expedition, and the differences in performance are notable. However, the Ford performs well, and TheCarConnection.com's editors appreciate its comparatively better ride quality.

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Comments (2 total)

  1. By devin duda #1, Posted: 7/6/2009

    this yukon is basically a box on four wheels, the yukon is big and bulky and should be down sized. the 2009 ford explorer eddie bauer is a lot better than the yukon denali version. buy a ford not a gm!!!

  2. By James #2, Posted: 11/10/2009

    Eh... Fords suck I would never buy one. They just look and feel so cheep.

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