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GMC Yukon

2008 only

236 classified complaints 3 recalls

39,064 sold in the US for 2008.

45 complaints on file
per 10,000 sold

2008 GMC Yukon have 236 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 3 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically surfacing around 87,609 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2008 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full GMC Yukon report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2008 only

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 109 complaints · 28/10k sold

Median onset: 87,609 miles. 1.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 68 complaints · 17/10k sold

Median onset: 81,000 miles. 1.5% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 18 complaints · 4.6/10k sold

Median onset: 116,500 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 11 complaints · 2.8/10k sold

Median onset: 94,000 miles.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 7 complaints · 1.8/10k sold

Median onset: 500 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

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Stalling and no-start · Engine 6 complaints · 1.5/10k sold

Median onset: 134,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Oil consumption and leaks · Engine 4 complaints · 1.0/10k sold

Onset mileage not consistently reported.

More common in newer model years.

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Battery, alternator and charging · Electrical 2 complaints · 0.5/10k sold

Median onset: 41,500 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $250–$1,030 nationally.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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How does 2008 compare with other Yukon years? Every model year ranked by complaints per 10,000 sold. See years →

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2008 model year. See the full GMC Yukon report for every year and full specs/safety data.