CarRecallWatchThe 2008 GMC Yukon has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 188 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 5 fires, 5 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (96 reports).
2008 GMC Yukon 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 problems
Problem areas named in the 188 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 96 |
| Electrical System | 30 |
| Unknown Or Other | 29 |
| Structure | 26 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 17 |
| Engine | 13 |
| Power Train | 8 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 6 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 |
What owners report
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2008 GMC Yukon. The contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was an independent dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 157,944. It was later discovered while checking the Carfax report, that the mileage was 312,118.
The contact owns a 2008 GMC Yukon. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V050000 (Air Bags) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair; however, the dealer failed to repair the vehicle on the scheduled date and retained the vehicle without providing a loaner vehicle. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2008 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission shifted from first gear to second gear and the vehicle intermittently stalled. The contact shifted to park and restarted the vehicle, and the vehicle was shifted into drive and returned to normal operation. The failure reoccurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to several independent mechanics; however, the diagnostic result was unknown. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
the passenger-side frontal airbag inflators, The determination was made that the propellant in these inflators may degrade after long-term exposure to high humidity and temperature cycling, which could cause the inflator to rupture during a deployment.
I purchased a MagnaFlow aftermarket catalytic converter system for my 2008 GMC Yukon SLT 5.3L through Walmartâs online marketplace, sold by a third-party vendor called OurDealsRock. The product was advertised as â50-state legalâ and compatible with vehicles registered in New York State. However, shortly after installation, my check engine light turned on, and diagnostic codes P0420 and P0430 (Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold) appeared. Initially, I thought this was a minor sensor issue, but over time, the vehicleâs performance gradually deteriorated. I noticed reduced acceleration, poor fuel economy, and eventually significant loss of power. The vehicle began shaking under
2008 GMC Yukon questions
Does the 2008 GMC Yukon have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2008 GMC Yukon: 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?
Based on 188 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (96), Electrical System (30), Unknown Or Other (29).
How do I check if a recall on my 2008 GMC Yukon 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.