GM 72-Hour Sale: 0% for 72 Months

Maybe GM’s math skills got them into the trouble they’re in. Their just announced 72-hour sale starts today and runs through July 6, which is 144 hours by our count. Maybe they wanted to tie the sale name in with the sale terms, namely 0% financing for 72 months on select models for those buyers who qualify.

Included 2009 and 2010 models in the 0% for 72-months term are: Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra regular, extended and crew cab light-duty pickups; Chevrolet Suburban and GMC Yukon XL SUVs; Chevrolet Impala; and the Pontiac Vibe, G3, G5, G6 and G8.

Other models have separate incentives you can find here.

Recall Alert: 27,188 GM Vehicles

GM has issued a recall for 27,188 vehicles from the 2009 model year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Affected models include the Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV and Escalade EXT; the Chevrolet Avalanche, Colorado, Suburban and Tahoe; and the GMC Canyon, Yukon and Yukon XL.

The recall is due to a problem in the fuel system control module, which has a vulcanizing seal that may separate, allowing water to seep into the module. The water could cause a short circuit, possibly making the engine hard to start or causing it to not start at all or stall while driving.

Dealers will install a new fuel system module for free. Owners may contact Cadillac at 866-982-2339, Chevrolet at 800-630-2438 and GMC at 866-996-9463, or NHTSA’s hotline at 888-327-4236.

2009 GMC Yukon Denali Hybrid at 2009 New York Auto Show

• Competes with: GMC Yukon Hybrid, Cadillac Escalade Hybrid
• Looks like: A mildly modified Yukon Hybrid
• Drivetrain: 332-hp, 6.0-liter V-8 with four-speed automatic and two electric motors; rear- or four-wheel drive
• Hits dealerships: May 2009
• MSRP: $58,235-$61,080 (eligible for $2,200 federal tax credit)

GMC's upscale Denali trim line will become available for the Yukon Hybrid for the 2009 model year this May. The Yukon Denali Hybrid receives modest enhancements to its exterior, including new 22-inch chrome wheels and a more luxurious cabin. It features the same gas/electric powertrain as the regular Yukon Hybrid, and it gets the same EPA-estimated 21/22 mpg city/highway in rear-wheel-drive form.

The Yukon Denali Hybrid has seating for eight people in three rows. Standard features include heated and cooled leather front seats, heated second-row seats, a navigation system with a backup camera, and a Bose audio system. The SUV also features the MagnaRide adaptive suspension system.  

The Yukon Denali Hybrid's extra features come with a sizable price increase compared to the Yukon Hybrid, but if you're looking for a little extra luxury and can't stomach the Cadillac Escalade Hybrid's starting price of $73,135, the Denali might look like a happy medium.

2009 GMC Yukon Hybrid Video

The 2009 GMC Yukon Hybrid makes sure everyone knows it’s a hybrid — it has enough badges to start its own police force. Does the hybrid tech pay off in significantly better mileage and savings at the pump? Cars.com’s Kelsey Mays explains whether or not the Yukon Hybrid makes sense from an efficiency point of view, as well as what kind of savings you’ll get, both in gas and from the government.

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Cars.com Reviews the 2009 GMC Yukon Hybrid

Despite its hybrid engine, the GMC Yukon Hybrid is still a mammoth three-row SUV with some serious towing muscle, which may not make it the best poster child for the hybrid segment. At least, that’s what Cars.com reviewer Kelsey Mays discovered during an interaction with a concerned citizen while test-driving the 2009 Yukon Hybrid. While the hybrid’s 25% increase in efficiency might not make up for its perception problem, we’re more interested in whether it makes for a better car. Read Mays’ full review to find out.

2009 GMC Yukon Hybrid Review