2008 GMC Yukon XL 1500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Yukon XL 1500 years
- About as many complaints as other years 7th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 GMC Yukon XL 1500. That ranks 7th out of 13 Yukon XL 1500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (5 complaints, 28%), typically at around 42,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 18owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 GMC Yukon XL 1500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 5 | 28% | 42,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 5 | 28% | 37,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 4 | 22% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 22% | 126,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 11% | 91,150 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 6% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 6% | 222,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 6% | 2,500 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 6% | 155,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 GMC Yukon XL 1500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 GMC Yukon XL 1500.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Non-crash engine compartment fires (EA08010) — opened Jun 12, 2008, closed Sep 8, 2008, led to recall 08V441000.
- Non-crash engine compartment fires (PE08010) — opened Feb 4, 2008, closed Jun 12, 2008.
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...electrical is always messing up. Always fuel emmisions system light, which then messes up the radio that shuts off and on and gets warm, signals then do not click. The struts and shocks give me problems. I have spent a lot of money fixing one thing after another. This suv is my…
Takata recall in july of 2016 i received a notice re takata airbags from gmc that they were defective but safe to drive. Since 2016 i have called several times and as of 1/7/2019 we are still be told that gmc is continuing to fight against the recall and refuses to fix a defective unsafe car. Over…
Cracked dashboard on my 2008 gmc yukon xl 1500. I have two big cracks along side the drivers side console and one large crack running along the passenger side air bag unit. Dealer will not do anything about it, dealer tells me i have to replace this at my cost out of pocket.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 GMC YUKON XL 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED MIXED SIGNALS AND VARIOUS WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC (AAMCO TRANSMISSION IN GLENDALE, CA, [redacted]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE…
The dash board keep cracking by the air bags on the passenger side and on the top of the cluster.
Other GMC Yukon XL 1500 years
← 2007 Yukon XL 1500 · 2009 Yukon XL 1500 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Yukon XL 1500 | 5 | 0 |
| 2011 Yukon XL 1500 | 12 | 2 |
| 2010 Yukon XL 1500 | 8 | 0 |
| 2009 Yukon XL 1500 | 11 | 0 |
| 2008 | 18 | 0 |
| 2007 Yukon XL 1500 | 60 | 0 |
| 2006 Yukon XL 1500 | 5 | 0 |
| 2005 Yukon XL 1500 | 24 | 0 |
| 2004 Yukon XL 1500 | 36 | 0 |
| 2003 Yukon XL 1500 | 63 | 0 |
| 2002 Yukon XL 1500 | 23 | 0 |
| 2001 Yukon XL 1500 | 29 | 0 |
| 2000 Yukon XL 1500 | 15 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 GMC Yukon XL 1500?
Owners most often report electrical system, latches/locks/linkages, air bags problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 GMC Yukon XL 1500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 GMC Yukon XL 1500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Yukon XL 1500 model years, the 2008 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.