2008 Gmc YUKON XL problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
69 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
110,165 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2008 model year. Data snapshot: . 35 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 42 of 69 complaints (60.9%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 3 | 4.3% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 2.9% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 1.4% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 1.4% |
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.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 42 |
| Electrical System | 11 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 7 |
| Unknown Or Other | 7 |
| Structure:Body | 5 |
| Engine | 3 |
| Structure | 2 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 |
Air Bags: 42; Electrical System: 11; Latches/Locks/Linkages: 7; Unknown Or Other: 7; Structure:Body: 5; Engine: 3; Structure: 2; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 4 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 8 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 3 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 5 |
| 150,000 and above | 13 |
Under 25,000: 4; 25,000 to 49,999: 8; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 3; 100,000 to 149,999: 5; 150,000 and above: 13
150,000 and above miles has the most reports with usable mileage (13). 34 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.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 4 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 15 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 1 |
2010: 2; 2011: 4; 2012: 3; 2013: 2; 2014: 4; 2015: 2; 2016: 3; 2017: 15; 2018: 4; 2019: 9; 2020: 15; 2021: 5; 2022: 1
Pattern summary
Air Bags leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 3 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting 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 10683831 · 2015-02-17 (February 17, 2015)
NOVEMBER 13, I WENT OUT TO START MY 2008 YUKON AND THE LIGHTS, DOOR LOCKS, AND CD PLAYER BEGAN TO FLICKER AND THEN SHUT OFF. THE GAUGES ALSO BEGAN TO FLICKER ERRATICALLY, THEN THE CAR WOULD NOT START. LATER IN THE AFTERNOON, MY HUSBAND AND I PUSHED THE CAR OUT OF THE GARAGE AND WHEN THE YUKON WENT OVER THE LIP OF THE GARAGE INTO THE DRIVEWAY, THE BUMP CAUSED ALL THE LIGHTS, RADIO, AND BACK DLOOR LATCH TO COME ON OR BEGIN WORKING. THIS OCCURRED SEVERAL OTHER TIMES OVER SEVERAL WEEKS AND INCLUDED THE REAR DOOR NOT WORKING OR THE POWERLOCKS NO…
Owner-reported narrative. 97,425 miles reported. Look up ODI 10683831 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11230769 · 2019-07-10 (July 10, 2019)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 GMC YUKON XL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD ONLY ACCELERATE TO 10 T0 15 MPH. IN ADDITION, THE STABILITRAC, ENGINE CONTROL MODULE, AND ENGINE POWER REDUCED INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE ONTO THE ROAD SHOULDER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SOUTHERN GREEN BRIER GMC (1300 SOUTH MILITARY HIGHWAY, CHESAPEAKE, VA 23320, [phone removed]). THE DEAELER PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST THAT LOCATED FAILURE CODES P2122, P2138, AND P2128. THE DEALER REPLACED THE BATTERY TWICE AND THE BATTERY…
Owner-reported narrative. 20,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11230769 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10617281 · 2014-07-29 (July 29, 2014)
I HAVE AN ISSUE WITH MY YUKON 2008 DASHBOARD, IT IS CRACKED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WHERE THE AIRBAG IS LOCATED AS WELL AS TODAY A BIG CRACK APPEARED OVER THE DRIVER SIDE WHERE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL HUMP IS LOCATED ON THE LEFT SIDE. I AM WORRIED THAT THE SAFETY DURING A COLLISION OR AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT FROM SHARP PLASTIC EXPOSED DUE TO THE CRACKS IN THE DASH CUTTING THE AIRBAG OR SHARDS OF PLASTIC BECOMING PROJECTILES POTENTIALLY CAUSING INJURY TO OCCUPANTS. I KEEP MY YUKON VERY CLEAN AND WELL MAINTAINED AND IT IS ALWAYS STORED IN MY GARAGE AND K…
Owner-reported narrative. 110,165 miles reported. Look up ODI 10617281 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11306859 · 2020-02-03 (February 3, 2020)
INTERMITTENT POWER STEERING LOSS, LOW SPEEDS. THE STEERING RACK WAS RECENTLY REPLACED. I SEE ONLINE THAT THERE IS AN ELECTRIC PANEL THAT MIGHT CAUSE THIS. WILL BRING BACK TO LOCAL SHOP TOMORROW. NOT SURE HOW THAT IS TESTED VS PUMP/LINE OR THE NEW RACK DEFECTIVE
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11306859 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10325686 · 2010-04-14 (April 14, 2010)
MY 2008 GMC YUKON XL HAS TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. TWO SEPARATE DEALERSHIPS HAVE REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION SEALS TWICE. THE CAR KICKS BACK UPON ACCELERATION QUITE FREQUENTLY, AT ALL SPEEDS. THREE WEEKS AGO, I WAS MERGING ONTO THE FREEWAY AT ABOUT 45 MPH AND THE CAR ACCELERATED ONLY WITHOUT KICKING INTO GEAR, CAUSING ANOTHER CAR TO ALMOST HIT ME. AFTER ABOUT 15 SECONDS THE GEAR FINALLY KICKED IN REALLY HARD THROWING MY SON AND MYSELF FORWARD. IT WAS VERY SCARY. I HAD THE SECOND DEALERSHIP COME AND FLAT BED TOW THE CAR IN OUT OF FEAR OF DRI…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10325686 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11372971 · 2020-11-04 (November 4, 2020)
WHEN I ENGAGE THE BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN THEY GRAB, ALL THE TIME ON ANY STREET.
Owner-reported narrative. 1 miles reported. Look up ODI 11372971 at NHTSA ↗