2008 GMC Denali Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Denali years
- Not enough data 12th of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 GMC Denali. That ranks 12th out of 14 Denali model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (4 complaints, 100%), typically at around 87,885 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 GMC Denali problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 4 | 100% | 87,885 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 50% | 87,885 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 GMC Denali recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 GMC Denali.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Takata recall not fixed
Dashboard has cracked above the drivers instrument display, around speaker and now has cracked around the passenger side air bag with the dashboard being loose. If the air bag is ever to deploy it will more than likely hurt my passenger which could be my wife, my children or grandchildren. This is…
Takata recall. I received a letter from jeffrey m. Boyer, vp, gmc global vehicle safety, dated july 2016 regardng recall 49151. To date, my local gmc dealer advises that they have no parts from gmc to remedy my vehicle.
Takata recall - this has been in effect for over a year and still no answer has been released. Need to know what gmc is going to do to correct problem. We just purchased this vehicle on 5/26/17 and found out about the recall
Other GMC Denali years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Denali | 18 | 0 |
| 2014 Denali | 5 | 0 |
| 2013 Denali | 5 | 0 |
| 2012 Denali | 6 | 0 |
| 2011 Denali | 11 | 0 |
| 2010 Denali | 5 | 0 |
| 2009 Denali | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | 4 | 0 |
| 2007 Denali | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 Denali | 32 | 0 |
| 2002 Denali | 23 | 1 |
| 2001 Denali | 22 | 1 |
| 2000 Denali | 21 | 1 |
| 1999 Denali | 14 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 GMC Denali?
Owners most often report air bags, unknown or other, electrical system problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 GMC Denali?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 GMC Denali a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Denali model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.