2008 Gmc Yukon Denali Xl problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (13) · Structure:body (4) · Latches/Locks/Linkages (3)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Gmc Yukon Denali Xl model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
30 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (1,105)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-09-09 · 13598 · Other
new vehicle monitoring programs section in ivh
Unknown Or Other 2025-08-07 · PIC5650M · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. technician may find diagnostic trouble codes b3055, b3060, b3935, c0750, c0755, c0760, c0765, and/o
Unknown Or Other 2025-07-18 · PIP5601C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from tac.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Showing the 6 most recent of 1,105 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2019-05-25 · Air Bags“takata recall local dealer continues to refuse to replace defective airbag involved in gm recall 49151 issued in a july 2016! this vehicle was purchased in louisiana and has spent much of its life there - louisiana is considered a critical, first priority area under you recall. i now understand that gm has submitted a third request for waiver…”
2018-10-31 · Air Bags · 30,000 mi“takata recall. when will this manufacturer recall number 2049152, nhtsa recall number 16v383 be resolved? information between gm and nhtsa has been exchanged multiple times and there has been no resolution even though the dates for information exchange and petitions is long past. …”
2018-04-11 · Unknown Or Other“dashboard cracked in two places.…”
2018-04-09 · Structure:body · 160,000 mi“the dash above the gauge cluster has a huge crack and there is also another crack by the passenger side airbag. i noticed it when i started the vehicle after it had been parked all night in my driveway. there is no other damage to the vehicle.…”
2018-02-27 · Air Bags“have a recall on the passenger takata airbag for over a year. dealership indicates that they do not have the part and will not have a replacement part. gm is stating it's safe to drive, even though 20 people have been killed related to the takata airbag system. manufacturers should have an obligation on keeping their customers safe. also no re…”
2017-11-03 · Air Bags“takata recall i have contacted and called every dealership about this airbag recall and they all tell me the same thing that it is at the mercy of general motors and they can not do any work until gm give the green light. i have tried to contact both gm and tk holdings by phone but to my surprise no answer so i emailed them both as well. i read th…”
2017-10-31 · Air Bags“i understand that there is a safety recall for the air bag on my 2008 gmc yukon xl denali. to correct the problem, i contacted the local gmc dealer, key buick gmc, and was informed that the recall was set-up in july, 2016, however, there is no remedy available so far. based on my understanding the air bag in the vehicle can explode. i assume…”
2017-10-30 · Air Bags“takata recall i have been sent a notice saying that there is a recall and i would be contacted as to when it can be fixed. still nothing and now i get this notice of chapter 11 bankruptcy. i am not sure at this point what action to take. is my vehicle safe to drive? when will i get the recall notice from gmc that i can have it fixed.…”
2017-10-25 · Air Bags“"takata recall". been trying to get air bags replaced but dealerships keep saying they cant get them in…”
2017-08-06 · Engine · 64,000 mi“engine failure at 64,000 miles. drove vehicle from home and then vehicle immediately began shaking violently. truck driving fine up until that point. no warning signs. no check engine light beforehand. vehicle now at gmc dealership and needs new engine for up to $10,000. gmc is not covering the expense. gave $2,000 towards the repair. vehi…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.