2008 GMC Yukon XL 2500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Yukon XL 2500 years
- Not enough data 9th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2008 GMC Yukon XL 2500. That ranks 9th out of 11 Yukon XL 2500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 25,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 1owner 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 2500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 100% | 25,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2008 GMC Yukon XL 2500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 GMC Yukon XL 2500.
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.
This needs to be looked at by gm. My uncle has a 2008 gmc yukon xl 4wd. When it is put in park it will roll away on its own. We first noticed it about 3 weeks ago, but thought it had to been that it was on ice or something and it rolled about 40-50 feet back. Well last saturday i was helping to…
Other GMC Yukon XL 2500 years
← 2007 Yukon XL 2500 · 2010 Yukon XL 2500 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Yukon XL 2500 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 Yukon XL 2500 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 Yukon XL 2500 | 8 | 0 |
| 2006 Yukon XL 2500 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 Yukon XL 2500 | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 Yukon XL 2500 | 6 | 0 |
| 2003 Yukon XL 2500 | 9 | 0 |
| 2002 Yukon XL 2500 | 7 | 0 |
| 2001 Yukon XL 2500 | 18 | 0 |
| 2000 Yukon XL 2500 | 4 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 GMC Yukon XL 2500?
Owners most often report power train problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2008 GMC Yukon XL 2500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 GMC Yukon XL 2500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Yukon XL 2500 model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.