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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
30–25K
925–50K
750–75K
375–100K
9100–150K
4150K+
35 reports with mileage · 23 unknown
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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 →
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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.
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What owners actually said
58 reports
70,000 miles · Jul 11, 2012
Seat Belts
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 GMC YUKON DENALI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A CHILD WAS SEATED IN THE THIRD ROW SEATING AND ACCIDENTALLY TANGLED THE SEAT BELT AROUND HIS NECK. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO RELEASE THE SEAT BELT, BUT THE SEAT BELT WAS VERY TIGHT AND WOULD NOT RELEASE. THE CONTACT HAD TO CALL THE AUTHORITIES, WHO APPEARED ON…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 GMC YUKON DENALI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A CHILD WAS SEATED IN THE THIRD ROW SEATING AND ACCIDENTALLY TANGLED THE SEAT BELT AROUND HIS NECK. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO RELEASE THE SEAT BELT, BUT THE SEAT BELT WAS VERY TIGHT AND WOULD NOT RELEASE. THE CONTACT HAD TO CALL THE AUTHORITIES, WHO APPEARED ON THE SCENE TO CUT THE SEAT BELT LOOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE FELT THERE SHOULD BE AN EMERGENCY RELEASE MECHANISM EQUIPPED WITH THE SEAT BELTS IN THE EVENT OF A SIMILAR ACCIDENT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.
NHTSA ODI #10465233
47,000 miles · Apr 18, 2011
Wheels
TL*THE CONTACT IS A MECHANIC WHO WAS PERFORMING WORK ON A 2008 GMC YUKON DENALI. THE CONTACT NOTICED THE CHROME ON ALL FOUR WHEELS WERE DETERIORATING AND LEAVING A POWDERY RESIDUE SUBSTANCE. THE CONSUMER NOTICED THE CHROME WAS PEELING OFF THE RIMS FROM THE INSIDE DUE TO DETERIORATION OF THE ALLOY OF THE RIM. UPDATED 05/10/11
NHTSA ODI #10396618
37,000 miles · Mar 29, 2011
Electrical System
2008 GMC YUKON - FAULTY DOOR LOCK ACTUATORS (2 SO FAR)
NHTSA ODI #10393622
42,000 miles · Jan 10, 2011
EquipmentLatches/locks/linkages
POWER LOCK FAILURE ON 2008 GMC YUKON, OCCURRING ONE @ A TIME OVER APROX 1 YEAR. 3 YEAR OLD SEATED IN REAR SEAT ABLE TO OPEN DOOR WHILE VEHICLE MOVING AS A RESULT OF DOOR NOT LOCKING WHEN LOCKED ENGAGED WITH POWER LOCKS SWITCH. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10375397
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
2,000 miles · Feb 11, 2010
Vehicle Speed Control
THE VEHICLE DOES NOT ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR IS PRESSED. THE VEHICLE TAKE 5-10 SECONDS BEFORE RESPONDING, RESULTING IN DELAY OF MERGING AND STALLING AT STOP LIGHTS. IT BECOMES DANGEROUS WHEN ENTERING A HIGHWAY AND TAKING OFF, I HAVE HAD INDIVIDUALS ALMOST SLAM INTO ME AND I HAVE RAN INTO A CONSTRUCTION ZONE. IT SUDDENLY …
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THE VEHICLE DOES NOT ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR IS PRESSED. THE VEHICLE TAKE 5-10 SECONDS BEFORE RESPONDING, RESULTING IN DELAY OF MERGING AND STALLING AT STOP LIGHTS. IT BECOMES DANGEROUS WHEN ENTERING A HIGHWAY AND TAKING OFF, I HAVE HAD INDIVIDUALS ALMOST SLAM INTO ME AND I HAVE RAN INTO A CONSTRUCTION ZONE. IT SUDDENLY TAKE OFF, LEAVING THE DRIVER OFF GUARD. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10308819
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