2008 GMC Yukon Hybrid Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2008 GMC Yukon Hybrid, and owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2008 GMC Yukon Hybrid. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2008 GMC Yukon Hybrid have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 78,148 miles. Complaints peaked in 2017 with 9 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Takata corporation ('takata') has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 2007-2011 cadillac escalade, escalade esv, escalade ext, chevrolet avalanche, silverado”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 17, 2019 · Air bags
“My yukon whines when putting in reverse and 1st gear. Will hardly live at all unless you put the truck in m2”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 18, 2019 · Engine
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2008 GMC Yukon (Yukon 1500 2WD, Yukon 1500 4WD, Yukon 1500 Hybrid 2WD, Yukon 1500 Hybrid 4WD, …). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 14–21 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 12–21 / 17–22 |
| Fuel | Gasoline or E85, Premium, Regular |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 8 cyl, 4.8/5.3/6/6.2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (variable gear ratios); Automatic 4-spd; Automatic 6-spd |
Compare GMC Yukon Hybrid model years
Recall and complaint counts for every GMC Yukon Hybrid model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 GMC Yukon Hybrid | 0 | 32 |
| 2009 GMC Yukon Hybrid | 0 | 14 |
| 2010 GMC Yukon Hybrid | 0 | 2 |
| 2011 GMC Yukon Hybrid | 0 | 5 |
| 2012 GMC Yukon Hybrid | 0 | 2 |
Checking a specific 2008 GMC Yukon Hybrid
How do I know if my 2008 GMC Yukon Hybrid has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised GMC dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other GMC models
- Sierra 15008,930 complaints
- Acadia5,569 complaints
- Yukon4,989 complaints
- Sierra3,937 complaints
- Terrain3,124 complaints
- Jimmy2,720 complaints
- Envoy2,459 complaints
- Yukon XL2,417 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.