2008 GMC Yukon XL 1500
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Owner complaints
18 complaints1 injuries
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Latest complaints
- Air bags · Electronic stability control (esc) · Fuel/propulsion system
Takata recall...electrical IS always messing up. Always fuel emmisions system light, which then messes up the radio that shuts off and on and gets warm, signals then do not click. The struts and shocks give me problems. I have spent a lot of money fixing one thing after another. This SUV IS my…
Takata recall...electrical IS always messing up. Always fuel emmisions system light, which then messes up the radio that shuts off and on and gets warm, signals then do not click. The struts and shocks give me problems. I have spent a lot of money fixing one thing after another. This SUV IS my means of transportation with my family of 8. I feel it IS unsafe to be driving. The truck IS affected with driving in a street, highway or making a turn.
- Air bags
Takata recall in july of 2016 I received a notice re takata airbags from GMC that they were defective but safe to drive. Since 2016 I have called several times and as of 1/7/2019 we are still be told that GMC IS continuing to fight against the recall and refuses to fix a defective unsafe car. Over 2 years with an unsafe vehicle that cannot be sold either.
- Structure › Body
Cracked dashboard on my 2008 GMC yukon XL 1500. I have two big cracks along side the drivers side console and one large crack running along the passenger side air bag unit. Dealer will not do anything about it, dealer tells me I have to replace this at my cost out of pocket.
- Electrical system
TL* the contact owns a 2008 GMC yukon XL 1500. While driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle exhibited mixed signals and various warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic (aamco transmission in glendale, ca, 818-247-8024) where it was diagnosed that the…
TL* the contact owns a 2008 GMC yukon XL 1500. While driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle exhibited mixed signals and various warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic (aamco transmission in glendale, ca, 818-247-8024) where it was diagnosed that the computer system was faulty and needed to be repaired by the dealer. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (camilo real chevrolet in los angeles, ca, 323-2643-050) and the contact was informed to call the manufacturer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to call nhtsa to file a complaint. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 250,000.
- Air bags · Unknown or other
The dash board keep cracking by the air bags on the passenger side and on the top of the cluster.
- Structure › Body · Unknown or other
Top dash board cracked adjacent to air bag thereby possibility interfering with air bag deployment. A safety hazard. A design and manufacturing problem. Not of merchantable quality or fit for the purpose, as these unit are sold throughout the us for all climates,
- Power train
Severe vibration issue. started at about 65 mph and let off about 74. at it's peak, about same as holding a jack hammer instead of a steering wheel.. dealers are blaming tires, one idiot told me vibration was normal. it IS not. the sound seems to be coming from passenger rear quarter area.…
Severe vibration issue. started at about 65 mph and let off about 74. at it's peak, about same as holding a jack hammer instead of a steering wheel.. dealers are blaming tires, one idiot told me vibration was normal. it IS not. the sound seems to be coming from passenger rear quarter area. three dealers cannot diagnose. it was a failing u-joint on the rear of the main driveshaft. mine failed I lost the yoke assembly and the driveshaft, and if going quicker - would have likely punctured the gas tank. likely resulting in a fireball.
- Air bags · Unknown or other · Visibility/wiper
I have a crack in the dashboard that IS located right at the airbag system of the right side of the truck.....
- Electrical system
Rear passenger door actuator failed. Now, the other 3 actuators are failing as well. This IS a safety concern because in case of an accident, passengers and driver can have their doors remain locked. My biggest concern IS that the children in the 2ND & 3RD row can become trapped when the actuators…
Rear passenger door actuator failed. Now, the other 3 actuators are failing as well. This IS a safety concern because in case of an accident, passengers and driver can have their doors remain locked. My biggest concern IS that the children in the 2ND & 3RD row can become trapped when the actuators fail. The door lock knob IS way back in the rear door, making it not accessible from the front seat or front door. This IS clearly a quality issue. To have one fail might be just bad luck, to have all 4 fail IS clearly a design & quality issue that needs to be addressed. I hope GMC does not wait until children are hurt due to locked door before they admit it IS an issue & just fix it. *Jb
- Electrical system · Latches/locks/linkages
One by one the door lock actuators have stopped working. all before 60,000 miles. the doors will not lock or unlock electronically. this IS a safety issue due to the fact that the doors do not automatically lock when you put the car in gear. a child could open the door as you are driving down the road. needs a recall. *tr
- Electrical system · Latches/locks/linkages
Two door locks quit working, then would lock and unlock while driving. *tr
- Latches/locks/linkages
The left front and the left rear door locks on my vehicle do not work. I am very worried that one of my children will open the door while I am driving. the vehicle IS out of warranty and it will be a few weeks until I can save enough to have it fixed. this seems to be a very common problem with…
The left front and the left rear door locks on my vehicle do not work. I am very worried that one of my children will open the door while I am driving. the vehicle IS out of warranty and it will be a few weeks until I can save enough to have it fixed. this seems to be a very common problem with GMC. I have been told that it IS the door lock actuator. there should be a recall and GMC should pay to have this fixed. This IS a serious safety issue. *tr
- Electrical system · Latches/locks/linkages
2008 GMC yukon XL - door lock actuators repeated failure - safety issue as the doors will not lock automatically while underway and become a hazard. also in the event of needing to unlock the doors in emergency it requires manual operation. this IS a tremendous hazard and a known problem by gm…
2008 GMC yukon XL - door lock actuators repeated failure - safety issue as the doors will not lock automatically while underway and become a hazard. also in the event of needing to unlock the doors in emergency it requires manual operation. this IS a tremendous hazard and a known problem by gm and they fail to find adequate solution to the problem. they also refuse to replace the units out of 36K warranty. this IS a chassis wide issue from chevy, cadillac, GMC SUV for this model year. *tr
- Latches/locks/linkages
Rear left door lock unlocks/locks intermittently when driving or exiting vehicle. Safety issue for child in rear seat as well as security issue if unlocked at home or parking lot. 2ND or 3RD time this has happened on this vehicle. Now at 38,000 miles and past warranty! *tr
- Unknown or other
My 2008 yukon XL on the way home IS powered down with several error messages. Traction control off, stable trac off, and engine power reduced. could not go more then 25 mph. Went to faulkner GMC dealer in trevose, pa next day. Paid $122.00 to diagnose the problem. It was throttle body failure. Was…
My 2008 yukon XL on the way home IS powered down with several error messages. Traction control off, stable trac off, and engine power reduced. could not go more then 25 mph. Went to faulkner GMC dealer in trevose, pa next day. Paid $122.00 to diagnose the problem. It was throttle body failure. Was told that this part IS a back order and GMC don't have a manufacturer who's gonna produce this parts for gm. Had to pay another $100.00 to clean this part and service adviser told me it should less for at least 2 weeks and up to few months. It took me only 2 weeks. Now I can't even get out from my development. Have to restart the engine every stop sign. I am in limousine business and can't stay home and just wait till gm will find a manufacturer. Found out that this IS common problem with this vehicles. Should there be a recall on this part? *Ln
- Fuel system, gasoline
2008 GMC yukon XL .noticed smoke coming from air vents and smelling hot. Then few days past, while driving down interstate engine shuts off we pull over to side. Waited 15 minutes then started. Drove another 10 or 15 miles shuts off again wait 10 15 minutes finally make it home . We try to…
2008 GMC yukon XL .noticed smoke coming from air vents and smelling hot. Then few days past, while driving down interstate engine shuts off we pull over to side. Waited 15 minutes then started. Drove another 10 or 15 miles shuts off again wait 10 15 minutes finally make it home . We try to start engine after two day pass .the engine will turn over and try to start but will not. called a dealer, had it towed up to them ,they decide it IS the fuel control module . I have looked for a recall for this but on a 2008 I could not find one but on the 2009 I did find one for the same problem I am describing. *Tr
- Tires
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 GMC yukon XL 1500. the contact ordered a vehicle that was specifically designed to tow a trailer. the vehicle came equipped with goodyear passenger tires, size p26570r17. while driving between 55-60 mph, he noticed that the vehicle swayed from right to left. the…
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 GMC yukon XL 1500. the contact ordered a vehicle that was specifically designed to tow a trailer. the vehicle came equipped with goodyear passenger tires, size p26570r17. while driving between 55-60 mph, he noticed that the vehicle swayed from right to left. the contact almost lost control of the vehicle. he believed that the passenger tires on the vehicle were insufficient for towing a trailer. a representative from the dealer stated that the tires were standard for that model. they also suggested that the trailer was overloaded; however, the vehicle tows up to 8,100 lbs. the failure mileage was 2,500. updated 05/19/08 *bf the consumer stated he experienced severe swaying problems while towing his trailer. The consumer believed the factory installed tires were designed with soft sidewalls for a smooth ride in a passenger car and not for the trailer towing which required tires with stiff sidewalls to discourage swaying. the consumer stated the vehicle should have light truck tires. update 05/20/08. *Jb
- Visibility › Windshield
Windshield has a distortion across the middle. Causing everything to look distorted and making you dizzy. *tr
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Non-crash engine compartment fires
In a letter dated august 27, 2008, general motors corp. (Gm) notified nhtsa that it will conduct a safety recall (nhtsa recall number 08v-441) to address a safety relateddefect that can result in engine compartment fire in approximately 850,000 vehicles equipped with a heated windshield washer fluid option.the subject…
In a letter dated august 27, 2008, general motors corp. (Gm) notified nhtsa that it will conduct a safety recall (nhtsa recall number 08v-441) to address a safety relateddefect that can result in engine compartment fire in approximately 850,000 vehicles equipped with a heated windshield washer fluid option.the subject vehicles of this investigation comprise over three-quarters of the recall population. According to gm, a short circuit on the printed circuit board for the windshield washer fluid heater module may overheat the control-circuit ground wire. This may cause other electrical features to malfunction, create an odor or cause smoke and in rare cases it may cause a fire.as a remedy, gm dealers will install a wire harness with an in-line fuse. In addition to the subject vehicles, several other gm models with the heated windshield washer fluid option are included in recall 08v-441: my 2006-2008 buick lucerne (manufactured august 2005 through november 2007); my 2008 buick enclave (manufactured february 2007 through april 2007); my 2006-2008 cadillac DTS (manufactured may 2007 through november 2007); my 2007-2008 saturn outlook (manufactured august 2006 through april 2007); and my 2007-2008 GMC acadia (manufactured august 2006 through april 2007) vehicles.gm IS instructing owners to take their vehicle to a dealer for service if they experience symptoms of windshield washer heater module short circuits. Gm's recall resolves the safety defect concerns pursued by this investigation.this engineering analysis IS closed.
- Non-crash engine compartment fires
In response to an information request letter sent by the office of defects investigation(odi) during preliminary evaluation pe08-010, gm provided odi with 41 allegations of non-crash engine compartment fires including 16 allegations of fires originating with the ignition in the off position.one of the fires was…
In response to an information request letter sent by the office of defects investigation(odi) during preliminary evaluation pe08-010, gm provided odi with 41 allegations of non-crash engine compartment fires including 16 allegations of fires originating with the ignition in the off position.one of the fires was determined to be caused by an arson event.odi has also received 5 reports, 4 of which are of duplicative of reports provided by gm, alleging non-crash engine compartment fires in the subject vehicles.in total, odi IS aware of 41 non-crashengine compartment fires in the subject vehicles that are unrelated to arson.eight of the 41 fire allegations also allege property damage as a result of the fires.this preliminary evaluation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea08-010) to further assess the scope, frequency, origin and cause of the alleged non-crash related engine compartment fires in the subject vehicles.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 11010544This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
- 11009531This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 11009088This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or rearward while in Park at start up after cold soak. This condition may be accompanied by a clunk noise. This is a slight movement that is more often seen visually, rather than felt, when viewed from the outside and using the auto-start feature, if equipped.
- 11008956This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. and Canada Dealers Only).
- 11007936This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
- 11007935This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
- 11007208This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. Technician should not use the information that is provided by the antilock braking system tire size selection.
- 11007116This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 11007095This bulletin provides information on the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Licensed Brands and the TOP TIER Diesel Fuel Licensed Brands that are recommended for use in all GM vehicles and the TOP TIER FUELS website URL.
- 11007091This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
- 11006682This service bulletin provides information on a guide to help reduce repeat visits for the same customer concern.
- 11006621Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles. It provides the ability via a single selection within Techline Connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected modules (with some exceptions). The updating of modules is completed in parallel instead of the technician needing to update one module at a time. This allows a more streamlined approach for dealers and customers.
- 11006421GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or inadequate packaging or shipping. This bulletin advises the dealers to be more careful not to damage the transmissions during removal and to package the core properly for return.
- 11004761This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
- 11004727This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 11004557This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
- 11002312This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes E4398, E4399, E4401, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414, E4423, E4491, E4492, or E6961 and resolution information.
- 11001325This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information to cover GMs policy on performing GM covered vehicle services and maintenance on vehicles originating/sold in Canada.
- 11001321This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- 11000576This Warranty Administration bulletin provides retail and wholesale service personnel with the policies/procedures and the warranty transaction submission procedures that support the Personal Property Damage process.
- 11000162The intent of this service bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other diagnostic methods to identify them.
- 11000160This service bulletin provides information on proper use of floor mats.
- 11000158This service bulletin includes information on Interior Cleaning - Instrument Panel (IP), Hard or Plastic Surfaces, Seats, Carpet, Leather, Vinyl, Fabric Cleaner, Stain Remover, Restorer - Product Availability.
- 11000119This service bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10253770This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Tire Radial Force Variation (RFV).
- 10253632Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots.
- 10252974This service bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Courtesy Transportation Reimbursement Program - Applicable to GM Recalls listed in bulletin.
- 10252735This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement fasteners with conductive finish.
- 10252163XM Audio Traffic And Travel Link Availability And Operation.
- 10251890This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
- 10251888This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information for GM courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs.
- 10251345This service bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Completion Rate Improvement Program - Applicable to GM Recalls 14491, 14735,15040, 15041, 15043,15044, 15045, 15046, 15406,15438, 15442, 15815, 15816,15817, 15818, 15826, 17009, 17476, 17477, 28810, 28811,17478, 18015, N192273760, N192278940, N212328760, N212328770, N212328780, N212328790, N212328800, N242437050, N242437060, N242437070.
- 10250775This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.
- 10250505This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.
- 10250347This Warranty Admin service bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC process, GWM Transaction submission, vehicle service record retention and proper handling of assembly returns for Canadian Dealers only.
- 10250048Clunking Noise from Front of Vehicle During Turns and/or Bumps
- 10250047Clunking Noise from Front of Vehicle During Turns and/or Bumps
- 10250013High Voltage Safety ? High Voltage Disabling
- 10249590This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
- 10249579This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
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