2008 GMC Yukon Denali
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
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.
- Complaints
- 58
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Air bags
None on file
None on file
40% of complaints
Complaints per year
2008: 58 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 27 |
| 2000 | 18 |
| 2001 | 35 |
| 2002 | 29 |
| 2003 | 72 |
| 2004 | 109 |
| 2005 | 49 |
| 2006 | 21 |
| 2007 | 120 |
| 2008 | 58 |
| 2009 | 46 |
| 2010 | 53 |
| 2011 | 96 |
| 2012 | 28 |
| 2013 | 29 |
| 2015 | 73 |
| 2016 | 18 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 3 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Air bags
40% · 23 reportsMost commonly citing sensor/control module.
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I have been notified that there is a recall since May 27, 2016 on the airbags to my denali. However, each time I have spoken to barkley GMC in tuscaloosa al I have been told that there is no parts available or that there is no remedy.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-13
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-06
Takata recall - have received notice after notice of recall around Takata inflators and dealer specifies they are not authorized to fix? Just received legal notice that Takata has filed for chapter 11 and dealers will still not fix??
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-10-31
Structure
14% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing body and door.
Electrical system
12% · 7 reportsLatches/locks/linkages
12% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing latch.
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The rear passenger door does not lock or open with the remote or front drive door switches. Turns out that the lock actuator has gone bad and has to be replaced.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-09-25
2008 GMC denali. Consumer states mechanical problems with vehicle *tgw the consumer stated starting in June 2011, the driver's door lock/actuator had to be replaced. Then in May 2012, the rear left passenger door lock/actuator was replaced.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-09-24
Power train
9% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission.
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Vehicle has transmission defect. Merging into traffic is very dangerous. The transmission often selects too high of a gear and there is no power for the vehicle to accelerate. This puts the driver/passengers in danger due to oncoming traffic.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-07-06
Transmission gear indicator, PRND3, and driver information center impossible to read under conditions of bright sunlight.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-06-15
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 Yukon Denali — pre-purchase inspection
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- Air bags: 23 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 7 reports on file for this year.
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- Is the 2008 GMC Yukon Denali reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2008 GMC Yukon Denali is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2008 GMC Yukon Denali?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2008 GMC Yukon 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.