2008 GMC Yukon body & structure problems
Owners reported body & structure problems in 26 complaints for the 2008 GMC Yukon, 10% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 26 10% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 70,000 miles 15 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When body & structure problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 15 body & structure complaints that report mileage, the median is about 70,000 miles, and 40% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 GMC yukon. The contact recently purchased the vehicle and noticed that the design does not permit operable towing due to the nonfunctional tail lights. The vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer for inspection and they stated that there was no failure in the manufacturer's design. There was no repair available. The current mileage is 7,500 and the failure mileage was unknown. Updated 02/24/09.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 GMC yukon. The contact stated that a crack developed on the dashboard near the driver side air bag. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the dashboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.
Other problems reported for the 2008 GMC Yukon
- Air bags 96 complaints
- Electrical system 29 complaints
- Latches & locks 17 complaints
- Engine 15 complaints