MYRModel Year Report

2008 GMC Yukon XL 2500

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2008 GMC Yukon XL 2500
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:12:54.534Z

Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, GMC Yukon XL 2500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2008 highlighted. 2000: 4 complaints 2000 2001: 18 complaints 2002: 7 complaints 2002 2003: 9 complaints 2004: 6 complaints 2004 2005: 4 complaints 2006: 2 complaints 2006 2007: 8 complaints 2008: 1 complaints 2008 2010: 1 complaints 2011: 1 complaints 2011
2008: 1 complaints
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YearComplaints
20004
200118
20027
20039
20046
20054
20062
20078
20081
20101
20111

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

POWER TRAIN

1 of 1 total report mentions: power train.

INJURY
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THIS NEEDS TO BE LOOKED AT BY GM. MY UNCLE HAS A 2008 GMC YUKON XL 4WD. WHEN IT IS PUT IN PARK IT WILL ROLL AWAY ON ITS OWN.

NHTSA ODI report, 20110123

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20080204 — PE (closed 20080612)

NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

I 20080612 — EA (closed 20080908)

NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2008 GMC Yukon XL 2500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2008 GMC Yukon XL 2500 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 2500?

The most-reported component is power train:automatic transmission, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2008 GMC Yukon XL 2500 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.