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2008 GMC Yukon XL Recalls, Complaints & Specs

4 safety recalls list the 2008 GMC Yukon XL, and owners have filed 69 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

4
safety recalls
69
owner complaints to NHTSA
2 / 1
complaints citing a crash / fire
14–21
MPG combined (EPA)

4 safety recalls for the 2008 GMC Yukon XL

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Inflator module (air bags)

    NHTSA 21V050000 Reported 2,641,272 vehicles potentially affected General Motors, LLC

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL, and 2009-2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500 and Sierra 3500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states…

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 22, 2021. Second…

  2. Inflator module (air bags)

    NHTSA 21V052000 Reported 557,023 vehicles potentially affected General Motors, LLC

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware,…

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 23, 2021. Second…

  3. Electrical system

    NHTSA 10V240000 Reported 1,365,070 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    GM is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 buick, lucerne; cadillac dts; hummer h2; model year 2008-2009 buick enclave; cadillac cts; model year 2007-2009 cadillac escalade, escalade esv, escalade ext; chevrolet avalanche, silverado, suburban, tahoe; GMC acadia, sierra, yukon, yukon xl; saturn outlook; and model year 2009 chevrolet…

    Remedy: Dealers will permanently disable and remove the heated washer fluid module. An updated page for the owner manual will be provided and inserted in the owner manual to document that the feature has been permanently…

  4. Electrical system

    NHTSA 08V441000 Reported 857,735 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    GM is recalling 857,735 my 2006-2008 buick lucerne; cadillac dts; hummer h2; my 2007-2008 cadillac escalade, escalade esv, escalade ext; chevrolet avalanche, silverado, suburban, tahoe; GMC acadia, sierra, yukon, yukon xl, saturn outlook; and my 2008 buick enclave vehicles equipped with a heated wiper washer fluid system. A short…

    Remedy: Dealers will install a wire harness with an in-line fuse free of charge. The recall began on september 12, 2008. Owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080; cadillac at 1-800-982-2339 or http://www.cadillac.com;…

69 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2008 GMC Yukon XL have filed 69 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 6 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 106,093 miles. Complaints peaked in 2017 with 15 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Sorry I speak Spanish Le cambiaron sensor bolsa de aire pero sigue teniendo lo el mismo problema y después de eso no se si le esta afectando porque ya no me sirve la alarma, el tablero en ocasiones se”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 3, 2022 · Air bags

“Large dashboard cracks near airbags. Apparently widespread problem among GM products. I do not know if this will affect airbag safety or not. No incident involved yet.”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 19, 2021 · Unknown or other

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.

Combined14–21 mpg
City / Highway12–21 / 17–22
FuelGasoline or E85, Premium, Regular
EPA classSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Engine8 cyl, 4.8/5.3/6/6.2 L
TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios); Automatic 4-spd; Automatic 6-spd

Compare GMC Yukon XL model years

Recall and complaint counts for every GMC Yukon XL model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1999 GMC Yukon XL03
2000 GMC Yukon XL669
2001 GMC Yukon XL4120
2002 GMC Yukon XL195
2003 GMC Yukon XL3102
2004 GMC Yukon XL387
2005 GMC Yukon XL542
2006 GMC Yukon XL217
2007 GMC Yukon XL497
2008 GMC Yukon XL469
2009 GMC Yukon XL523
2010 GMC Yukon XL328
2011 GMC Yukon XL347
2012 GMC Yukon XL413
2013 GMC Yukon XL422
2014 GMC Yukon XL311
2015 GMC Yukon XL2307
2016 GMC Yukon XL3201
2017 GMC Yukon XL1147
2018 GMC Yukon XL253
2019 GMC Yukon XL268
2020 GMC Yukon XL247
2021 GMC Yukon XL12227
2022 GMC Yukon XL4169
2023 GMC Yukon XL4219
2024 GMC Yukon XL270
2025 GMC Yukon XL128
2026 GMC Yukon XL336

Checking a specific 2008 GMC Yukon XL

How do I know if my 2008 GMC Yukon XL 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. 4 campaigns currently list the 2008 GMC Yukon XL; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

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 (for example 08V441000).

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

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.