MYRModel Year Report

2008 GMC Yukon XL 2500

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2008 GMC Yukon XL 2500
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:55:43.357Z

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
1

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

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 complaint 2008 1 2010: 1 complaint 2011: 1 complaint 2011
2000: 4 complaints 2000 2001: 18 complaints 2001 2002: 7 complaints 2002 2003: 9 complaints 2003 2004: 6 complaints 2004 2005: 4 complaints 2005 2006: 2 complaints 2006 2007: 8 complaints 2007 2008: 1 complaint 2008 1 2010: 1 complaint 2010 2011: 1 complaint 2011
2000: 4 complaints 2000 2001: 18 complaints 2001 2002: 7 complaints 2002 2003: 9 complaints 2003 2004: 6 complaints 2004 2005: 4 complaints 2005 2006: 2 complaints 2006 2007: 8 complaints 2007 2008: 1 complaint 2008 1 2010: 1 complaint 2010 2011: 1 complaint 2011

2008: 1 complaint

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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, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

INJURY
Show complaint excerpts

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, 2011-01-23

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    2008-02-04Preliminary evaluationClosed 2008-06-12 Non-crash engine compartment fires
  2. I
    2008-06-12Engineering analysisClosed 2008-09-08 Non-crash engine compartment fires

Buy-smart checklist

2008 GMC Yukon XL 2500 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 1 report 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, 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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.