2008 GMC Yukon XL 1500
Only 18 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 18 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 18
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2008: 18 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 15 |
| 2001 | 29 |
| 2002 | 23 |
| 2003 | 63 |
| 2004 | 36 |
| 2005 | 24 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 60 |
| 2008 | 18 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2012 | 5 |
Known problem areas
Only 18 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Latches/locks/linkages
5 of 18 total reports mention: latches/locks/linkages.
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Two door locks quit working, then would lock and unlock while driving.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-02-05
Also filed under Electrical system
Electrical system
5 of 18 total reports mention: electrical system.
Air bags
4 of 18 total reports mention: air bags.
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Takata recall...electrical is always messing up. Always fuel emmisions system light, which then messes up the radio that shuts off and on and gets warm, signals then do not click. The struts and shocks give me problems.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-07-14
Takata recall in July of 2016 I received a notice re Takata airbags from GMC that they were defective but safe to drive.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-01-07
Structure
2 of 18 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body.
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Cracked dashboard on my 2008 GMC Yukon XL 1500. I have two big cracks along side the drivers side console and one large crack running along the passenger side air bag unit.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-31
Visibility
1 of 18 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing windshield.
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Windshield has a distortion across the middle. Causing everything to look distorted and making you dizzy.
NHTSA ODI report, 2008-01-08
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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2008-02-04Preliminary evaluationClosed 2008-06-12 Non-crash engine compartment fires
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2008-06-12Engineering analysisClosed 2008-09-08 Non-crash engine compartment fires
Buy-smart checklist
2008 GMC Yukon XL 1500 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Latches/locks/linkages: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 4 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2008 GMC Yukon XL 1500 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 Yukon XL 1500?
- The most-reported component is latches/locks/linkages, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2008 GMC Yukon XL 1500 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.