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2008 Gmc YUKON DENALI problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

58 owner complaints analyzed

0 distinct recall campaigns

70,000 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2008 model year. Data snapshot: . 35 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 22 of 58 complaints (37.9%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Transmission and shifting58.6%
Steering behavior23.4%
Engine operation11.7%
Braking behavior11.7%
Electrical and battery issues11.7%
Fuel system concerns11.7%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Air Bags
22
Unknown Or Other
12
Electrical System
7
Structure:Body
7
Latches/Locks/Linkages
5
Power Train
3
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
2
Power Train:Automatic Transmission
2
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Air Bags22
Unknown Or Other12
Electrical System7
Structure:Body7
Latches/Locks/Linkages5
Power Train3
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch2
Power Train:Automatic Transmission2

Air Bags: 22; Unknown Or Other: 12; Electrical System: 7; Structure:Body: 7; Latches/Locks/Linkages: 5; Power Train: 3; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch: 2; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 2

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
3
25,000 to 49,999
9
50,000 to 74,999
7
75,000 to 99,999
3
100,000 to 149,999
9
150,000 and above
4
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0003
25,000 to 49,9999
50,000 to 74,9997
75,000 to 99,9993
100,000 to 149,9999
150,000 and above4

Under 25,000: 3; 25,000 to 49,999: 9; 50,000 to 74,999: 7; 75,000 to 99,999: 3; 100,000 to 149,999: 9; 150,000 and above: 4

25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (9). 23 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2010
4
2011
3
2012
5
2013
2
2014
2
2015
5
2016
15
2017
14
2018
4
2019
3
2022
1
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
20104
20113
20125
20132
20142
20155
201615
201714
20184
20193
20221

2010: 4; 2011: 3; 2012: 5; 2013: 2; 2014: 2; 2015: 5; 2016: 15; 2017: 14; 2018: 4; 2019: 3; 2022: 1

Pattern summary

Air Bags leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 5 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10336375 · 2010-06-15 (June 15, 2010)

TRANSMISSION GEAR INDICATOR, PRND3, AND DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER IMPOSSIBLE TO READ UNDER CONDITIONS OF BRIGHT SUNLIGHT. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10336375 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10341620 · 2010-07-06 (July 6, 2010)

VEHICLE HAS TRANSMISSION DEFECT. MERGING INTO TRAFFIC IS VERY DANGEROUS. THE TRANSMISSION OFTEN SELECTS TOO HIGH OF A GEAR AND THERE IS NO POWER FOR THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE. THIS PUTS THE DRIVER/PASSENGERS IN DANGER DUE TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. AFTER SEVERAL SECONDS, THE VEHICLE WILL SOMETIMES DOWNSHIFT INTO TOO LOW OF A GEAR, CAUSING IT TO LUNGE FORWARD AT AN EXTREMELY HIGH RATE OF SPEED THAT IS DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. HAPPENS ALL THE TIME. DEALER AND GMC HAVE LOOKED AT THE VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES AND REFUSE TO FIX THE PROBLEM SAYING IT IS NO…

Owner-reported narrative. 600 miles reported. Look up ODI 10341620 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10586082 · 2014-05-02 (May 2, 2014)

I WAS DRIVING APPROX. 35 MPH AND SUDDENLY CRACKS STARTED FORMING AROUND THE AIRBAG AS WELL AS AROUND THE STEERING COLUMN. I AM CONCERNED FOR THE SAFETY OF OCCUPANTS IF AIRBAGS DEPLOY. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 58,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10586082 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10888201 · 2016-07-25 (July 25, 2016)

I NOTICED WHILE DRIVING MY DASHBOARD HAS TWO CRACKS ONE ON THE HUMP WHERE STEERING WHEEL IS AND THE OTHER ON PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. THE CRACK ON DRIVE SIDE IS HUGE. AND IN THE MIDDLE OF DASHBOARD WHERE THE AIR VENT IS THERE IS NOW STARTING TO BE A SEPARATION.

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10888201 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10308819 · 2010-02-11 (February 11, 2010)

THE VEHICLE DOES NOT ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR IS PRESSED. THE VEHICLE TAKE 5-10 SECONDS BEFORE RESPONDING, RESULTING IN DELAY OF MERGING AND STALLING AT STOP LIGHTS. IT BECOMES DANGEROUS WHEN ENTERING A HIGHWAY AND TAKING OFF, I HAVE HAD INDIVIDUALS ALMOST SLAM INTO ME AND I HAVE RAN INTO A CONSTRUCTION ZONE. IT SUDDENLY TAKE OFF, LEAVING THE DRIVER OFF GUARD. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 2,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10308819 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10846429 · 2016-03-14 (March 14, 2016)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 GMC YUKON DENALI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED AS THE STABILITRAK, THE PARK ASSIST, THE BRAKES, THE SERVICE ENGINE AND THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DETERMINED THAT THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 97,289. UPDATED 06/29/…

Owner-reported narrative. 97,289 miles reported. Look up ODI 10846429 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11206510 · 2019-05-09 (May 9, 2019)

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…

Owner-reported narrative. 115,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11206510 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11063350 · 2018-01-17 (January 17, 2018)

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 PROV…

Owner-reported narrative. 233,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11063350 at NHTSA ↗