The 2009 Yukon 2WD is a 4-door, up to 9-passenger sport-utility, available in 4 trims, ranging from the SLE-1 to the SLT-2.

Upon introduction, the SLE-1 is equipped with a standard 4.8-liter, V8, 295-horsepower engine that achieves 15-mpg in the city and 20-mpg on the highway. A 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard. The SLT-2 is equipped with a standard 5.3-liter, V8, 320-horsepower engine that achieves 14-mpg in the city and 20-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard.

The 2009 Yukon 2WD is a carryover from 2008.