2008 Gmc YUKON DENALI: complaints, problems and recalls
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.
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.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 5 | 8.6% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 3.4% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 1.7% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 1.7% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 1.7% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 1.7% |
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.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2022 | 1 |
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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
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 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 10341631 · 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 NORMAL OP…
Owner-reported narrative. 1,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10341631 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10375397 · 2011-01-10 (January 10, 2011)
POWER LOCK FAILURE ON 2008 GMC YUKON, OCCURRING ONE @ A TIME OVER APROX 1 YEAR. 3 YEAR OLD SEATED IN REAR SEAT ABLE TO OPEN DOOR WHILE VEHICLE MOVING AS A RESULT OF DOOR NOT LOCKING WHEN LOCKED ENGAGED WITH POWER LOCKS SWITCH. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 42,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10375397 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10393622 · 2011-03-29 (March 29, 2011)
2008 GMC YUKON - FAULTY DOOR LOCK ACTUATORS (2 SO FAR)
Owner-reported narrative. 37,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10393622 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10396618 · 2011-04-18 (April 18, 2011)
TL*THE CONTACT IS A MECHANIC WHO WAS PERFORMING WORK ON A 2008 GMC YUKON DENALI. THE CONTACT NOTICED THE CHROME ON ALL FOUR WHEELS WERE DETERIORATING AND LEAVING A POWDERY RESIDUE SUBSTANCE. THE CONSUMER NOTICED THE CHROME WAS PEELING OFF THE RIMS FROM THE INSIDE DUE TO DETERIORATION OF THE ALLOY OF THE RIM. UPDATED 05/10/11
Owner-reported narrative. 47,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10396618 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10465233 · 2012-07-11 (July 11, 2012)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 GMC YUKON DENALI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A CHILD WAS SEATED IN THE THIRD ROW SEATING AND ACCIDENTALLY TANGLED THE SEAT BELT AROUND HIS NECK. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO RELEASE THE SEAT BELT, BUT THE SEAT BELT WAS VERY TIGHT AND WOULD NOT RELEASE. THE CONTACT HAD TO CALL THE AUTHORITIES, WHO APPEARED ON THE SCENE TO CUT THE SEAT BELT LOOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE FELT THERE SHOULD BE AN EME…
Owner-reported narrative. 70,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10465233 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.