2008 GMC Yukon air bags problems
96 complaints about air bags have been filed for the 2008 GMC Yukon, which is 38% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 96 38% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 93,000 miles 31 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 4 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 9 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 4 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 31 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 93,000 miles, and 13% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 4 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 GMC yukon. While driving at approximately 25 MPH and approaching a stop sign, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle did not stop. The accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle did not accelerate. Another vehicle crashed into the front passenger of the contact's vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact suffered a concussion and the pregnant front passenger sustained back injuries and received medical attention. A police report was filed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 GMC yukon. The contact stated that the dashboard and air bag compartment were cracked. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 220,000.
Other problems reported for the 2008 GMC Yukon
- Electrical system 29 complaints
- Body & structure 26 complaints
- Latches & locks 17 complaints
- Engine 15 complaints