2008 GMC Denali

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2008 GMC Denali
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:45:27.486Z

Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
4

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1999: 14 complaints 1999 2000: 21 complaints 2001: 22 complaints 2001 2002: 23 complaints 2003: 32 complaints 2003 2007: 3 complaints 2008: 4 complaints 2008 4 2009: 2 complaints 2010: 5 complaints 2010 2011: 11 complaints 2012: 6 complaints 2012 2013: 5 complaints 2014: 5 complaints 2014 2015: 18 complaints
1999: 14 complaints 1999 2000: 21 complaints 2000 2001: 22 complaints 2001 2002: 23 complaints 2002 2003: 32 complaints 2003 2007: 3 complaints 2007 2008: 4 complaints 2008 4 2009: 2 complaints 2009 2010: 5 complaints 2010 2011: 11 complaints 2011 2012: 6 complaints 2012 2013: 5 complaints 2013 2014: 5 complaints 2014 2015: 18 complaints 2015
1999: 14 complaints 1999 2000: 21 complaints 2000 2001: 22 complaints 2001 2002: 23 complaints 2002 2003: 32 complaints 2003 2007: 3 complaints 2007 2008: 4 complaints 2008 4 2009: 2 complaints 2009 2010: 5 complaints 2010 2011: 11 complaints 2011 2012: 6 complaints 2012 2013: 5 complaints 2013 2014: 5 complaints 2014 2015: 18 complaints 2015

2008: 4 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
199914
200021
200122
200223
200332
20073
20084
20092
20105
201111
20126
20135
20145
201518

Known problem areas

Only 4 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Air bags

4 of 4 total reports mention: air bags.

Show complaint excerpts

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-03-07

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-02

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…

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-07-11

Also filed under Electrical system

Electrical system

1 of 4 total reports mentions: electrical system.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

2008 GMC Denali — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 1 report on file for this year.

FAQ

Is the 2008 GMC Denali reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 GMC Denali?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2008 GMC Denali have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.