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2008 GMC Yukon Denali problems

The most common problem on the 2008 GMC Yukon Denali is airbags, typically around 108,000 miles. It has 1.3 times the complaints of a typical Yukon Denali model year.

Typical year1.3x the typical complaints
Year score
67/100
Owner complaints
58
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
1,148
Worst area
Airbags

The worst 2008 GMC Yukon Denali problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

Problems by type

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  • Airbags
    22
  • Body
    8
  • Electrical
    7
  • Locks
    7
  • Transmission
    5
  • Wheels
    2
  • Acceleration
    1
  • Brakes
    1
  • Driver assistance
    1
  • Engine
    1
  • Fuel system
    1
  • Seat belts
    1
  • Steering
    1
  • Tires
    1

Specific symptoms reported on the 2008 GMC Yukon Denali

Door locks 7

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 2008 GMC Yukon Denali 1,148

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 1,148 bulletins for the 2008 GMC Yukon Denali

What 2008 GMC Yukon Denali owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 17, 2022 · Tires · TX

The contact owns a 2008 GMC Yukon Denali equipped with Vogue Tires, Tire Line: Custom Built Radial, Tire Size: 305/35/R24, DOT number: 53B3C055020. The contact stated that the front driver's side tire exhibited a crack on the side wall. The contact stated that on various occasions, the tire pressure was low and required adding air frequently to the tire. Additionally, the contact then stated that all four tires exhibited cracks on the sidewall, causing him to inflate the tires daily. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who confirmed there were no nails in the tires. The tires were not replaced. The tires were replacement tires. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The vehicle and tire failure mileages were unknown.

Filed Dec 5, 2019 · Airbags · NC

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 gmc yukon denali. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v383000 (air bags). After contacting hendrix gmc (1127 kentington dr, durham, nc) and the manufacturer, the contact was informed that the parts needed for the recall remedy were not available. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was unknown.

Filed May 9, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 115,000 miles · OR

Intermittent electrical issues. Doors locks and windows don't always work. Sometimes when I shut my car off it dies. Like I can't turn it back on. Running boards don't go up, can't lock it, nothing. Dead. Then 15 minutes later it's fine. Sometimes when driving, it's like it's cutting out, not getting enough power or different warning lights will randomly flash. I just never know when it's going to be working properly. I'm just afraid something will happen while we are driving. We also use the yukon to tow a trailer. I need to be able to depend on it. The shop can never duplicate the issue and they just look at me like I'm crazy.

Filed Feb 8, 2019 · Airbags · OR

Takata recall this recall has been open for almost 3 years. Gm has not addressed it and people are dying. Why hasn't the federal safety agency or some other regulatory agency held gm accountable? I understand that gm has applied and been denied 2 times so far to get out of addressing this recall? They are waiting on a denial for the 3rd application? I am outraged that gm has been allowed to get away with this wanted disregard for safety.

Filed Nov 2, 2018 · 47,500 miles · IL

Dashboard cracking along top over instrument cluster and passenger side air bag. Car is garaged when not in use.

Filed Apr 9, 2018 · Airbags · 105,000 miles · SD

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 gmc yukon denali. While driving 20 MPH, all of the side curtain air bags deployed after striking a bump in the road. There were no injuries. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.

Filed Jan 18, 2018 · Airbags · TN

I received notice july 2016 there is a recall on the takata air bags. I was told by the dealer there are no parts available to correct the recall. It is now january 2018 and it still has not been repaired/replaced.

Filed Jan 17, 2018 · Fuel system · 233,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 gmc yukon denali. The contact stated that a rod prematurely fractured into the fuel tank and a loud noise was heard. After parking the vehicle, the contact noticed that fuel had leaked onto the ground. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not inspected and diagnosed by a dealer. The manufacturer issued more than ten tsbs on the fuel system, but a manufacturer recall campaign was not issued. The manufacturer stated that a warranty would not cover the repairs and provided no solution. The approximate failure mileage was 233,000.

Filed Dec 8, 2017 · Airbags · MS

2008 gmc yukon. Consumer writes in regards to takata airbag safety recall. *ld the consumer stated the parts were not available to complete the recall repair. Updated 12/08/2017

Filed Nov 30, 2017 · Airbags · NJ

"takata recall" I received a safety recall notice in july 2016 and received a postcard from tk holdings in october 2017 regarding the airbag recall and chapter 11 filing. I have called my gmc dealer on numerous occasions during the past 16 months to schedule the free repair pursuant to the recall and am repeatedly informed the dealer does not have the parts to address the recall and repair my vehicle. I would appreciate receiving more information as to the expected date for the repair of my yukon than "we do not have the parts to repair your car and do not have more information as to the timeline when we will have the parts to repair your car." this is unacceptable based upon the potential risk that exists this exposes to me and my family.

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Questions about the 2008 GMC Yukon Denali

Is the 2008 GMC Yukon Denali reliable?

Owners have filed 58 complaints about the 2008 GMC Yukon Denali, 1.3 times a typical Yukon Denali model year.

What is the 2008 GMC Yukon Denali year score?

The 2008 GMC Yukon Denali scores 67 out of 100 (average). The score compares it with the other model years of the GMC Yukon Denali: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.

What is the most common problem with the 2008 GMC Yukon Denali?

Airbags, with 22 complaints, typically around 108,000 miles. Next is body (8).

How many recalls does the 2008 GMC Yukon Denali have?

No recalls on record.

What year does the GMC Yukon Denali have bad airbags?

The GMC Yukon Denali model years with the most airbags complaints are 2007 (41 complaints), 2011 (26 complaints) and 2009 (23 complaints).

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