2008 GMC Yukon Denali: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 58 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is air bags (43% of complaints).
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recalls
58
owner complaints
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fire reports
72,250
typical failure mileage, mi
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
No fire reportsNo recall campaignsWeak spot: air bags (43%)
Common problems
Computed from 58 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
Air Bags (airbags and crash sensors)43% · 21 complaints
Structure (body, frame, doors, rust)14% · 7 complaints
Power Train (transmission, axles, driveline)8% · 4 complaints
Latches/Locks/Linkages (door locks, latches, hood release)8% · 4 complaints
Electrical System (battery, wiring, electronics)6% · 3 complaints
Wheels (wheels, lug nuts, bearings)4% · 2 complaints
“Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 gmc yukon denali. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 16v383000 (air bags). After contacting hendrix gmc (1127 kentington dr, durham, nc) and the manufacturer, the contact was informed that the parts needed for the recall remedy were not available. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was unknown.”Owner report · Air Bags · Dec 2019
“Intermittent electrical issues. Doors locks and windows don't always work. Sometimes when I shut my car off it dies. Like I can't turn it back on. Running boards don't go up, can't lock it, nothing. Dead. Then 15 minutes later it's fine. Sometimes when driving, it's like it's cutting out, not getting enough power or different warning lights will randomly flash. I just never know when it's going to be working properly. I'm just afraid something will happen while we are driving. We also use the yukon to tow a trailer. I need to be able to depend on it. The shop can never duplicate the issue and they just look at me like I'm crazy.”Owner report · Electronic Stability Control (Esc) · Mar 2019
“Takata recall this recall has been open for almost 3 years. Gm has not addressed it and people are dying. Why hasn't the NHTSA or some other regulatory agency held gm accountable? I understand that gm has applied and been denied 2 times so far to get out of addressing this recall? They are waiting on a denial for the 3rd application? I am outraged that gm has been allowed to get away with this wanted disregard for safety.”Owner report · Air Bags · Feb 2019
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“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 gmc yukon denali. While driving 20 mph, all of the side curtain air bags deployed after striking a bump in the road. There were no injuries. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000. *tt”Owner report · Air Bags · Apr 2018
“Takata inflators : I received a letter sating that my vehicle airbag is under recall and I should contact my local dealership to have them replace them free of charge. I have called them twice since I got the notice and they have told me that I need to contact gmc to find out who the solution to the problem is because as of right now they cannot offer me anything to fix the issue.”Owner report · Air Bags · Nov 2017
“Takata recall-I have contacted our local gmc dealer to have the airbags fixed for this recall and I have been told there are no parts to fix this potentially fatal issue and they have no idea when they will get the parts...totally unacceptable. I want this remedied immediately.”Owner report · Air Bags · Nov 2017
“Just brought to my attention the recall on the gmc silverados. I have been having the same issue on my yukon denali. I purchased a car in december of 2016. And I've had at least eight or more incidents. Of the car either not starting or shutting off for 3 to 5 seconds at about a 15 mile an hour turn. I feel as though my vehicle could be affected the same way as these are. I would like a remedy to why my car shuts off during a low-rpm turn. When the car comes back on all gauge lights come on for a brief second. And the thermostat goes up a little bit because the fan had shut off for a minor second.”Owner report · Steering · Apr 2017
“Cpsc:I have a 2008 gmc yukon denali with 80k miles. All 4 exterior door handles are broken because of a manufacturers defect which has been recalled in previous years. The doors will close and lock the passengers in the car on occasion and could cause a serious safety hazard in an emergency. Also the interior of each door handle is coated with a "chrome" surface covering that peels back and has incredibly sharp edges which have cut all 5 of my family members, this is also a known issue with denali's and has been recalled in the past. *bf”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Feb 2017
“My bridgestone dueler h/l alenza tires are extremely dry rotted. So bad that the sidewall cracked bad enough to leak air. Tires still have lots of tread left.”Owner report · Wheels · Nov 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 gmc yukon denali. While driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle idled, but failed to accelerate. The contact had to pull over to the side of the road and shut the engine off. After a few minutes, the vehicle restarted and was driven home. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000.”Owner report · Power Train · Aug 2016
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Is the 2008 GMC Yukon Denali reliable?
NHTSA has 58 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 2008 GMC Yukon Denali. The most complained-about area is air bags (43% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2008 GMC Yukon Denali problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 72,250 miles or less.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.