2008 GMC Yukon Owner Complaints

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.

NHTSA ID

11753971

Incident

Jul 31, 2026

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.

NHTSA ID

11752455

Incident

Jul 23, 2026

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.

NHTSA ID

11691942

Incident

Aug 7, 2025

I purchased a MagnaFlow aftermarket catalytic converter system for my 2008 GMC Yukon SLT 5.3L through Walmart’s online marketplace, sold by a third-party vendor called OurDealsRock. The product was advertised as “50-state legal” 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 vehicle’s performance gradually deteriorated. I noticed reduced acceleration, poor fuel economy, and eventually significant loss of power. The vehicle began shaking under load, misfiring, and overheating. These symptoms worsened steadily—not immediately—but progressively after continued driving with the aftermarket converter installed. I had the vehicle inspected by a certified mechanic, who confirmed that the MagnaFlow converter was not CARB-compliant, was not approved for use in New York, and that it had been illegally marketed as such. He also informed me that prolonged use of a non-compliant, malfunctioning converter caused excessive backpressure, leading to complete engine failure over time. The diagnosis was confirmed by a second mechanic before I committed to the engine replacement. The product was later removed from Walmart’s site, becoming unavailable for sale in my zip code [XXX] ) shortly after my initial complaint. This shows clear acknowledgment that it should never have been sold to a New York consumer in the first place. But by the time it was taken down, the damage had already been done. Component/system that failed: •MagnaFlow aftermarket catalytic converter system •Ultimately caused failure of the vehicle’s engine block Safety concerns: •My family and I were unknowingly driving with a damaged and failing engine •The vehicle’s degraded performance, overheating, and power loss could have compromised our safety during highway d INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORM

NHTSA ID

11657669

Incident

Oct 15, 2024

Dashboard is severely cracked & rattles so badly that it interferes with hearing outside & inside noises & communication. Has gotten worse over past year. Dealer confirmed that the problem was prevalent among several GM models, including my model. I was also told that a class action suit was filed against GMC for this problem, but was dismissed by judicial system.

NHTSA ID

11552253

Incident

Oct 27, 2019

When beginning to drive forward after coming to a stop at an intersection. The vehicle will often stall in the middle of the intersection. Requiring me to switch it transmission into natural and restart it as it’s rolling. I almost gotten rear ended many times I always get honked at. It just a matter of time before it causes an accident. It sometime happens after turning as well. I looked at forums on this gmc Yukon hybrid. And it looks like many other owners are asking the same question and nobody is coming up with any answers. Other customers say the dealer told them the hesitation is Normal. I took my truck into a local repair shop and he called me after three weeks saying it was done, but it still had the check engine light on and still is stalling out in intersections. Charge me $2000. This has been happening daily since I got the vehicle

NHTSA ID

11548163

Incident

Oct 4, 2023

It started shutting off at a light for autostop.but when it would turn green it would intermittently just drop out of autostop without restarting. Then may start back up or maybe not, many time after restarting at the light it would died in the middle of the inspection. A parasitic draw kept killing the accessory 12 V battery replaced the 12 V battery but the problem continued. When the truck was running it would run flawlessly,before stalling. The code said to replace the auxiliary fluid pump. I had it a new auxiliary fluid pump installed. After this the vehicle wouldnt crank. They then worked through a service bulliten fixing a list of areas were the harness was chaffed and shorted. The truck has been out of commission the past 10 months and intermittently started twice during this time, it ran rough for 5 mins and died out at the first stop sign and wont crank again. Some times it will crank but not start.

NHTSA ID

11531148

Incident

Jul 23, 2022

Oil leak in Engine in motor problem

NHTSA ID

11471937

Incident

Jun 28, 2022

Truck stop without any warning for no reason oil is leaking from the truck for no reason just got it not long ago

NHTSA ID

11471936

Incident

Jun 28, 2022

Model Year(s):2009Manufacturer:GENERAL MOTORS CORP.Campaign ID Number:09V154000Potential Number of Units Affected:27188Summary:GM IS RECALLING 27,188 MY 2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE HYBRID, ESCALADE ESV, AND ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SUBURBAN, TAHOE, TAHOE HYBRID, AND COLORADO; AND GMC YUKON, YUKON HYBRID, YUKON XL, AND CANYON VEHICLES. THE FUEL SYSTEM CONTROL MODULES MAY HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH AN ADHESIVE SEPARATION OF THE ROOM TEMPERATURE VULCANIZING (RTV) SEAL BETWEEN THE SEAL AND THE HOUSING MAY ALLOW WATER TO SEEP INTO THE MODULE.Consequence:WATER IN THE MODULE COULD CAUSE A SHORT OR OPEN CIRCUIT, ILLUMINATION OF THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP, SETTING OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES OR THE ENGINE MAY BE HARD TO START, MAY NOT START OR MAY STALL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH

NHTSA ID

11453688

Incident

Feb 23, 2022

Front stabilizer broke off from the body of the SUV not secure swab bar to the on Suv this could have make the SUV roll over, it is a 2008 GMC Yukon Denali [XXX]. I called the dealership to ask if this was a common problem on these vehicle. So I would like to report this problem on my SUV. My name is [XXX][XXX]. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

NHTSA ID

11447478

Incident

Jan 5, 2022

Driving north on I-94, leaving the city of Chicago, the rear driver side tire (Bridestone Dueler P285/45R22) blew and the outer side wall seem to have a defect (weak side wall). This should never happen in a passenger car and the manufacturer should have better QUALITY CONTROL and prevent these defects from leaving the plants. I have a MS in Mechanical Engineering and have knowledge of the tire designs, as we did research for Firestone in the 1980's at my university, and this is definitely a defect within a weak part of the fabric in the sidewall. If you would like the tire for your investigation, please let me know ASAP. Other industries like the Medical and Pharma areas would not allow this kind of thing to happen and passenger vehicles with defective parts or components should never jeopardize any passenger to be in this kind of situation. Luckily, it was very early in the morning, with very light traffic, and no one in my car or any of the cars around me got hurt, as I was able to maneuver to the right side of the highway.

NHTSA ID

11436490

Incident

Oct 9, 2021

The contact owns a 2008 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that the wheel was corroded, causing the tires to leak air. The contact stated that the tire pressure warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed at a local mechanic with needing the wheels replaced. The wheels were not replaced. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000.

NHTSA ID

11428410

Incident

Jul 5, 2021

Mileage

89,000 mi

The contact owns a 2008 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under the airbag recall. After the recall repair was performed, the airbag warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 185,000.

NHTSA ID

11419318

Incident

Jul 1, 2019

Mileage

185,000 mi

OUR 2008 GMC YUKON WITH TAKATA AIRBAGS HAS BEEN UNDER RECALL FOR MANY YEARS NOW, AND STILL HAS NOT BE RESOLVED. IT SEEMS THAT TAKATA AND GMC HAVE IGNORED THE IMPORTANCE OF REPLACING THE AIRBAGS. IT IS SHOCKING THAT OUR GOVERNMENT HAS NOT FORCED THEM TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE FOR ALL THESE YEARS. WE PURCHASED OUR 2008 GMC YUKON NEW IN AUGUST, 2008. I DO NOT HAVE A PROPER DATE FOR THE DATE LISTED AS WHEN DID THIS HAPPEN LISTED BELOW, SO JUST PUT AUGUST 1, 2008 SO THAT I COULD GET ON TO THE NEXT PAGE, IT WOULD NOT ALLOW ME TO LEAVE THAT FIELD BLANK.

NHTSA ID

11399154

Incident

Aug 1, 2008

VEHICLE RECALL DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO FIX IT AND TOLD US THAT THEY WERE NOT MAKING THE PARTS ANY MORE

NHTSA ID

11388691

Incident

Jan 16, 2021

Mileage

149,239 mi

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 GMC YUKON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VIN WAS ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V381000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED STERLING MCCALL BUICK GMC (10422 SOUTHWEST FWY BLDG D, HOUSTON, TX 77074, (713) 776-4600) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ID

11387220

Incident

Dec 1, 2020

I HAVE CONTACTED GM AND THE LOCAL DEALERSHIPS FOR THE PAST 4 YEARS ASKING TO HAVE MY AIRBAGS REPLACED IN MY 2008 GMC YUKON PER THE DIRECTIVE OF NHTSA. EACH TIME I HAVE BEEN TOLD GM DOES NOT AGREE WITH NHTSA RECALL AND GM REFUSES TO REPLACE DANGEROUS AIRBAGS. I HAVE EMAILS AND OTHER MESSAGES FROM GM. I NOTICED RECENTLY THEY WERE ORDERED TO REPLACE ALL AIRBAGS. HOWEVER GM STILLS SAYS THEY DO NOT AGREE. ANY SUGGESTIONS?

NHTSA ID

11377061

Incident

May 27, 2016

I WAS IN A SMALL IMPACT ACCIDENT , AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND BROKE MY LEFT INDEX FINGER.

NHTSA ID

11376055

Incident

Oct 15, 2020

Mileage

1,730,000 mi

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 GMC YUKON. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V383000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HOLLOWAY BUICK GMC SOUTH (500 US HWY 1 BYPASS, PORTSMOUTH, NH 03801; (603) 436-1700) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ID

11374814

Incident

Nov 27, 2016

HI, MY HUSBAND AND I JUST PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE. A FEW DAYS AFTER WE TOOK A DRIVE WITH SEVERAL PASSENGERS. THE SEATBELT BEHIND THE DRIVER'S WOULD NOT AUTOMATICALLY CLICK. THE PASSENGER HAD TO TRY SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE THE SEATBELT LOCKED IN PLACE. THIS HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING AND ALSO WHILE NOT DRIVING.

NHTSA ID

11373868

Incident

Oct 24, 2020

WE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE DEFECTIVE TAKATA AIRBAGS AND TO DATE GM HAS NOT REPLACED OR REPAIRED THEM. THEY SIMPLY STATE THEY HAVE NO RESOLUTION YET. IN TALKING WITH A LOCAL DEALER HE WILL NOT TAKE THE VEHICLE IN ON TRADE DUE TO THE UNREPAIRED RECALL.

NHTSA ID

11365969

Incident

Jan 1, 2010

Mileage

71,500 mi

I AM REPORTING THAT GMC WILL NOT REPLACE THE FAULTY AIR BAGS IN MY 2008 YUKON. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER, AND HAVE REPEATEDLY TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE GMC DEALER TO HAVE THE AIR BAG RECALL TAKEN CARE OF, BUT THEY HAVE NOT DONE SO. NOW I AM READY TO SELL THE VEHICLE AND AM BEING TOLD THAT THE VALUE OF THE VEHICLE IS GOING TO BE LESS BECAUSE OF THE OPEN RECALL. THIS SHOWS UP ON CARFAX. I SEEM TO HAVE NO RECOURSE.

NHTSA ID

11365818

Incident

Nov 18, 2008

Mileage

10 mi

GMC HAS FAILED / IS UNABLE TO REMEDY THE SAFETY RECALL BELOW FOR MY VEHICLE IN A TIMELY MANNER. THE DEALERSHIP IS UNABLE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. MAY 27,2016 MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBER2049152 NHTSA RECALL NUMBER16V383 RECALL STATUSRECALL INCOMPLETE, REMEDY NOT YET AVAILABLE

NHTSA ID

11360619

Incident

Sep 23, 2020

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 GMC YUKON. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V383000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED TO O'NEIL BUICK-GMC INC. (869 W ST RD, WARMINSTER, PA 18974; (215) 315-7680) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. *BF*JB

NHTSA ID

11351435

Incident

May 11, 2016