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2008 GMC Yukon Denali

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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Owner complaints for the 2008 GMC Yukon Denali do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 32.

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58Owner complaints

Model-year median: 32

0Recall campaigns

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0Investigations

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How this year compares

Owner complaints by model year

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200758
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Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.

What owners reported most

Air Bags
22Unknown Or Other
12Structure
8Electrical System
7Latches/locks/linkages
7
All reported categories
Power Train
5Wheels
2Electronic Stability Control (esc)
1Engine And Engine Cooling
1Equipment
1Equipment Adaptive/mobility
1Fuel/propulsion System
1Seat Belts
1Service Brakes, Hydraulic
1Steering
1Tires
1Vehicle Speed Control
1

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

35 reports with mileage · 23 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Air Bags. Review the 22 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Structure. Review the 8 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 7 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

0 crash reports0 fire reports0 injury reports

Power Train complaints

5 reports
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115,000 miles · May 9, 2019
Electrical SystemElectronic Stability Control (esc)Power Train

INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL ISSUES. DOORS LOCKS AND WINDOWS DON'T ALWAYS WORK. SOMETIMES WHEN I SHUT MY CAR OFF IT DIES. LIKE I CAN'T TURN IT BACK ON. RUNNING BOARDS DON'T GO UP, CAN'T LOCK IT, NOTHING. DEAD. THEN 15 MINUTES LATER IT'S FINE. SOMETIMES WHEN DRIVING, IT'S LIKE IT'S CUTTING OUT, NOT GETTING ENOUGH POWER OR DIFFERENT W…

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INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL ISSUES. DOORS LOCKS AND WINDOWS DON'T ALWAYS WORK. SOMETIMES WHEN I SHUT MY CAR OFF IT DIES. LIKE I CAN'T TURN IT BACK ON. RUNNING BOARDS DON'T GO UP, CAN'T LOCK IT, NOTHING. DEAD. THEN 15 MINUTES LATER IT'S FINE. SOMETIMES WHEN DRIVING, IT'S LIKE IT'S CUTTING OUT, NOT GETTING ENOUGH POWER OR DIFFERENT WARNING LIGHTS WILL RANDOMLY FLASH. I JUST NEVER KNOW WHEN IT'S GOING TO BE WORKING PROPERLY. I'M JUST AFRAID SOMETHING WILL HAPPEN WHILE WE ARE DRIVING. WE ALSO USE THE YUKON TO TOW A TRAILER. I NEED TO BE ABLE TO DEPEND ON IT. THE SHOP CAN NEVER DUPLICATE THE ISSUE AND THEY JUST LOOK AT ME LIKE I'M CRAZY.

NHTSA ODI #11206510

102,000 miles · Sep 8, 2016
Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 GMC YUKON DENALI. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE IDLED, BUT FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT HAD TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND SHUT THE ENGINE OFF. AFTER A FEW MINUTES, THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AND WAS DRIVEN HOME. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED TH…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 GMC YUKON DENALI. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE IDLED, BUT FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT HAD TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND SHUT THE ENGINE OFF. AFTER A FEW MINUTES, THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AND WAS DRIVEN HOME. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 102,000.

NHTSA ODI #10904703

1,000 miles · Jul 6, 2010
Power Train

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. AFTER SEVERAL SECONDS, THE VEHICLE WILL SOMETIMES DOWNSHIFT INTO TOO LOW OF A GEAR, CAU…

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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. AFTER SEVERAL SECONDS, THE VEHICLE WILL SOMETIMES DOWNSHIFT INTO TOO LOW OF A GEAR, CAUSING IT TO LUNGE FORWARD AT AN EXTREMELY HIGH RATE OF SPEED THAT IS DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. HAPPENS ALL THE TIME. DEALER AND GMC HAVE LOOKED AT THE VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES AND REFUSE TO FIX THE PROBLEM SAYING IT IS NORMAL OPERATION. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10341631

600 miles · Jul 6, 2010
Power Train

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. AFTER SEVERAL SECONDS, THE VEHICLE WILL SOMETIMES DOWNSHIFT INTO TOO LOW OF A GEAR…

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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. AFTER SEVERAL SECONDS, THE VEHICLE WILL SOMETIMES DOWNSHIFT INTO TOO LOW OF A GEAR, CAUSING IT TO LUNGE FORWARD AT AN EXTREMELY HIGH RATE OF SPEED THAT IS DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. HAPPENS ALL THE TIME. DEALER AND GMC HAVE LOOKED AT THE VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES AND REFUSE TO FIX THE PROBLEM SAYING IT IS NORMAL OPERATION. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10341620

Mileage unknown · Jun 15, 2010
Power Train

TRANSMISSION GEAR INDICATOR, PRND3, AND DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER IMPOSSIBLE TO READ UNDER CONDITIONS OF BRIGHT SUNLIGHT. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10336375

Official recalls

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NHTSA investigations

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