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2008 GMC Yukon Denali XL Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 42 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 GMC Yukon Denali XL, most often about the air bags (41% of complaints, typically around 97,000 miles). It is 5th of 16 Yukon Denali XL model years by number of complaints.
Complaints42
Recalls0
Crashes reported1
Fires reported0
Injuries reported0
Most common 2008 GMC Yukon Denali XL problems
Air bags
17 complaints · 41%Half of these problems showed up before 97,000 miles.
Our 2008 GMC Yukon Denali XL has developed a crack in the dashboard right at the corner of the airbag. We have concerns if the passenger side airbag ever deploys, sharp pieces of the broken dash may break loose and injure passengers in our vehicle.
My dash has cracked in two spots. One by the steering wheel and the other by the passenger airbag. There's a facebook where almost 7000 people are reporting the same issue. Https://www.facebook.com/groups/gmdashcrack/
Other or unspecified
8 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 87,000 miles.
My dash has cracked in two spots. One by the steering wheel and the other by the passenger airbag. There's a facebook where almost 7000 people are reporting the same issue. Https://www.facebook.com/groups/gmdashcrack/
My dash has cracked about 5 inches above the instrument cluster for no apparent reason. A search reveals this is seemingly a common issue with my year vehicle.
Body and structure
6 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 115,000 miles. Parts named most often: body.
Complete perforation of frame by rust, impacting ability to securely mount front anti-roll bar. Discovered in march of 2016. Gm has offered no resolution.
Driver side power door locks work intermittently. Horn sounds indicating door is locked however it doesn't lock. Also remote start does work leaving vehicle a target for theft. Also three of four of the exterior door handles broke and had to be replaced.
Engine
5 complaints · 12%Was waiting for a red light to change and suddenly my dashboard lit up saying it was reducing power to the engine, disabling stability control and something else.. I was not able to drive the car for for 2 hours after that... I.got the car towed to my house and when I went back to fallowing morning the car started…
The contact owns a 2008 GMC Yukon Denali XL. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled as the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that there was something wrong with the oil consumption. The vehicle was repaired but the contact…
Electrical
4 complaints · 10%The contact owns a 2008 GMC Yukon Denali XL. When starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated on the dashboard. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the computer was reset. Approximately one week later, the check engine light re-illuminated and the dealer informed the contact to…
The 2008 GMC yukon and 2008 gm suburbans have a widespread well-documented, repeated failure of the door lock actuators as a result of a defect which gm will not address via recall. I have had two separate incidents of failed door locks in my 2008 GMC yukon. When the actuator fails, my children are able to open the…
Doors and locks
3 complaints · 7%2008 denali xl - door lock failures. 1st repair was under warranty @ 34000 miles, replaced left rear door lock. 2nd repair was 8/4/10 for left front and right rear door locks replaced for $487.00 @ 40,000 miles (over warranty). Dealer explained that many 2008 & 2009 GMC denalis have been coming in with door lock…
2008 GMC yukon xl denali. Driver door and driver side rear locks failed. With auto locks, the locks on all doors engage when the car is in gear. Granddaughter sitting in rear seat in booster with seat belt. Driving vehicle, she pulled on door handle and the door opened. Stopped vehicle and attempted to lock doors with…
Stability control
3 complaints · 7%Was waiting for a red light to change and suddenly my dashboard lit up saying it was reducing power to the engine, disabling stability control and something else.. I was not able to drive the car for for 2 hours after that... I.got the car towed to my house and when I went back to fallowing morning the car started…
This is twice that I've received the p2138 throttle body sensor code, which causes reduced engine power and has subsequent issues around stabilitrack/AWD. The first time was in the middle of an intersection, we limped out of the intersection at 3 MPH. Today, my wife limped home from the store. This is extremely…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2008 GMC Yukon Denali XL recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2008 GMC Yukon Denali XL
- What are the most common problems with the 2008 GMC Yukon Denali XL?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: air bags (17 complaints, typically around 97,000 miles); other or unspecified (8 complaints, typically around 87,000 miles); body and structure (6 complaints, typically around 115,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2008 GMC Yukon Denali XL have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2008 GMC Yukon Denali XL. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2008 a bad year for the GMC Yukon Denali XL?
- It is 5th of 16 Yukon Denali XL model years by number of complaints, with 42 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.