Takata recall...electrical is always messing up. Always fuel emmisions system light, which then messes up the radio that shuts off and on and gets warm, signals then do not click. The struts and shocks give me problems. I have spent a lot of money fixing one thing after another. This SUV is my means of transportation with my family of 8. I feel it is unsafe to be driving. The truck is affected with driving in a street, highway or making a turn.
The worst 2008 GMC Yukon XL 1500 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Electrical5
- Locks5
- Airbags4
- Body2
- Fuel system2
- Visibility2
- Driver assistance1
- Tires1
- Transmission1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2008 GMC Yukon XL 1500
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Defect investigations
Non-crash engine compartment fires
In a letter dated august 27, 2008, general motors corp. (gm) notified the federal safety agency that it will conduct a safety recall (the federal safety agency recall number 08v‑441) to address a safety relateddefect that can result in engine compartment fire in approximately 850,000 vehicles equipped with a heated windshield washer fluid option.the subject vehicles of this investigation comprise over three-quarters of the recall population. According to gm, a short circuit on the printed circuit board for the windshield washer fluid heater module may overheat the control-circuit ground wire. This may cause other electrical features to malfunction, create an odor or cause smoke and in rare cases it may cause a fire.as a remedy, gm dealers will install a wire harness with an in-line fuse. In addition to the subject vehicles, several other gm models with the heated windshield washer fluid option are included in recall 08v‑441: my 2006-2008 buick lucerne (manufactured august 2005 through november 2007); my 2008 buick enclave (manufactured february 2007 through april 2007); my 2006-2008 cadillac dts (manufactured may 2007 through november 2007); my 2007-2008 saturn outlook (manufactured august 2006 through april 2007); and my 2007-2008 gmc acadia (manufactured august 2006 through april 2007) vehicles.gm is instructing owners to take their vehicle to a dealer for service if they experience symptoms of windshield washer heater module short circuits. Gm's recall resolves the safety defect concerns pursued by this investigation.this engineering analysis is closed.
EA08010
Non-crash engine compartment fires
In response to an information request letter sent by the office of defects investigation(odi) during preliminary evaluation pe08-010, gm provided odi with 41 allegations of non-crash engine compartment fires including 16 allegations of fires originating with the ignition in the off position.one of the fires was determined to be caused by an arson event.odi has also received 5 reports, 4 of which are of duplicative of reports provided by gm, alleging non-crash engine compartment fires in the subject vehicles.in total, odi is aware of 41 non-crashengine compartment fires in the subject vehicles that are unrelated to arson.eight of the 41 fire allegations also allege property damage as a result of the fires.this preliminary evaluation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea08-010) to further assess the scope, frequency, origin and cause of the alleged non-crash related engine compartment fires in the subject vehicles.
PE08010
Technical service bulletins for the 2008 GMC Yukon XL 1500 253
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- New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH
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- This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
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- This service bulletin provides a procedure to flush and bleed power steering system to correct a power...
- This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on OnStar Module 2G Sunset Information.
- This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
- This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline...
- This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or...
What 2008 GMC Yukon XL 1500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Takata recall in july of 2016 I received a notice re takata airbags from gmc that they were defective but safe to drive. Since 2016 I have called several times and as of 1/7/2019 we are still be told that gmc is continuing to fight against the recall and refuses to fix a defective unsafe car. Over 2 years with an unsafe vehicle that cannot be sold either.
Cracked dashboard on my 2008 gmc yukon xl 1500. I have two big cracks along side the drivers side console and one large crack running along the passenger side air bag unit. Dealer will not do anything about it, dealer tells me I have to replace this at my cost out of pocket.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 gmc yukon xl 1500. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle exhibited mixed signals and various warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic (aamco transmission in glendale, ca, 818‑247‑8024) where it was diagnosed that the computer system was faulty and needed to be repaired by the dealer. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (camilo real chevrolet in los angeles, ca, 323-2643-050) and the contact was informed to call the manufacturer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to call the federal safety agency to file a complaint. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 250,000.
The dash board keep cracking by the air bags on the passenger side and on the top of the cluster.
Top dash board cracked adjacent to air bag thereby possibility interfering with air bag deployment. A safety hazard. A design and manufacturing problem. Not of merchantable quality or fit for the purpose, as these unit are sold throughout the us for all climates,
Severe vibration issue. Started at about 65 MPH and let off about 74. At it's peak, about same as holding a jack hammer instead of a steering wheel.. Dealers are blaming tires, one idiot told me vibration was normal. It is not. The sound seems to be coming from passenger rear quarter area. Three dealers cannot diagnose. It was a failing u-joint on the rear of the main driveshaft. Mine failed I lost the yoke assembly and the driveshaft, and if going quicker - would have likely punctured the gas tank. Likely resulting in a fireball.
I have a crack in the dashboard that is located right at the airbag system of the right side of the truck.....
Rear passenger door actuator failed. Now, the other 3 actuators are failing as well. This is a safety concern because in case of an accident, passengers and driver can have their doors remain locked. My biggest concern is that the children in the 2nd & 3rd row can become trapped when the actuators fail. The door lock knob is way back in the rear door, making it not accessible from the front seat or front door. This is clearly a quality issue. To have one fail might be just bad luck, to have all 4 fail is clearly a design & quality issue that needs to be addressed. I hope gmc does not wait until children are hurt due to locked door before they admit it is an issue & just fix it.
One by one the door lock actuators have stopped working. All before 60,000 miles. The doors will not lock or unlock electronically. This is a safety issue due to the fact that the doors do not automatically lock when you put the car in gear. A child could open the door as you are driving down the road. Needs a recall.
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Questions about the 2008 GMC Yukon XL 1500
Is the 2008 GMC Yukon XL 1500 reliable?
Owners have filed 18 complaints about the 2008 GMC Yukon XL 1500, fewer than a typical Yukon XL 1500 model year.
What is the 2008 GMC Yukon XL 1500 year score?
The 2008 GMC Yukon XL 1500 scores 80 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the GMC Yukon XL 1500: 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 XL 1500?
Electrical system, with 5 complaints, typically around 42,000 miles. Next is locks (5).
How many recalls does the 2008 GMC Yukon XL 1500 have?
No recalls on record.
What year does the GMC Yukon XL 1500 have the most electrical problems?
The GMC Yukon XL 1500 model years with the most electrical complaints are 2003 (24 complaints), 2004 (18 complaints) and 2007 (11 complaints).
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