CarRecallWatchThe 2008 GMC Yukon XL has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 69 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 1 fire, 6 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (42 reports).
2008 GMC Yukon XL recalls
Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments into cabin
Certain 2007 full-size GM trucks and SUVs have a passenger-side frontal airbag inflator that uses non-desiccated phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate propellant.
Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments into cabin
Certain 2007 to 2009 Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban and Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles have a passenger-side frontal air bag inflator that uses non-desiccated phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate propellant.
Most common 2008 GMC Yukon XL problems
Problem areas named in the 69 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 42 |
| Electrical System | 11 |
| Structure | 8 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 7 |
| Unknown Or Other | 7 |
| Engine | 3 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 |
What owners report
Sorry I speak Spanish Le cambiaron sensor bolsa de aire pero sigue teniendo lo el mismo problema y después de eso no se si le esta afectando porque ya no me sirve la alarma, el tablero en ocasiones se detiene o no prende nada, el stereo derrepente deja de oÃrse incluso lo de navegación yo regrese ese mismo dÃa y reclame pero me dijo la señora de atención a clientes que con el tiempo se iba arreglar hasta que acepte el sensor y ya paso algo de tiempo y cada vez más ahà problemas si llega a explotar la bolsa de aire yo tengo el recibo por cualquier acción que tenga que hacer por si llega haber un accidente que dios no lo quiera espero respuesta de ustedes y por dentro por no hablar i
Large dashboard cracks near airbags. Apparently widespread problem among GM products. I do not know if this will affect airbag safety or not. No incident involved yet.
My driver side back glass (quarter panel long glass) spontaneously exploded this morning with my young child in her car seat. No one was nearby, the car was in park. Nothing caused the glass to break it just randomly occurred.
The contact owned a 2008 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated while driving at an intersection, another vehicle unexpectedly cut into the middle lane. As a result, the contact crashed into the passenger side of the vehicle. The air bags deployed. A police report was filed. The contact sustained hematomas on his knee and hip while the passenger sustained a busted knee. Medical treatment was required. The vehicle was not drivable and was towed to an impound lot. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure and the contact filed a complaint. The contact was relating the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 21V050000 (Air bags)
THE HATCH WILL NOT STAY OPEN WHEN THE TEMPERATURE GOES DOWN INTO THE 50'S IT SHUTS ON MY HEAD AND WON'T STOP. IT IS STATIONARY WHEN I AM LOADING OR UNLOADING THE BACK HATCH.
2008 GMC Yukon XL questions
Does the 2008 GMC Yukon XL have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2008 GMC Yukon XL: Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments into cabin; Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments into cabin; Electrical System; Electrical System. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 GMC Yukon XL?
Based on 69 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (42), Electrical System (11), Structure (8).
How do I check if a recall on my 2008 GMC Yukon XL has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.