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2008 GMC Yukon Electrical Problems

Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2008 GMC Yukon has 55 NHTSA electrical complaints and 2 electrical-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2008 GMC Yukon

Airbags
188
Electrical
55
Other
44
Structure
32
Latches & Locks
23
Powertrain
17
Engine
15
Brakes
6
Steering
6
Speed Control
5
Tires
4
Wheels
4
Fuel System
3

55

Complaints

2

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

Electrical Recalls

08V441000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

GM IS RECALLING 857,735 MY 2006-2008 BUICK LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MY 2007-2008 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVA...

10V240000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2009 BUICK, LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 BUICK ENCLAVE; CADILLAC CTS; MODEL YEAR 200...

All Electrical Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 1, 2021ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTHE HATCH WILL NOT STAY OPEN WHEN THE TEMPERATURE GOES DOWN INTO THE 50'S IT SHUTS ON MY HEAD AND WO...
Feb 8, 2021ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGSSorry I speak Spanish Le cambiaron sensor bolsa de aire pero sigue teniendo lo el mismo problema y ...
Aug 9, 2020ELECTRICAL SYSTEMVEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY CAUGHT FIRE IN THE FRONT PASSENGERS SIDE. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED FOR SEVER...
May 12, 2020ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGSTL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 GMC YUKON XL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA ...
Dec 1, 2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 GMC YUKON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS CRACKED AND FRACTUR...
May 3, 2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)WHILE WE ARE DRIVING ON A FREEWAY THE CAR SUDDENLY STOP AND WILL HAVE A "STABILITY LOSE CONTROL" MES...
Jan 22, 2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINETHE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED AND IGNITION TURNED OFF. FIRE APPEARED TO START IN THE ENGINE ...
Sep 4, 2017ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINEWE WERE AT A STOP AND WE STARTED TO GO AND TURN THE TRUCK HESITATED AND DIED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RO...
Jul 29, 2017ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHERMY 2008 YUKON HAS HAD AN ELECTRICAL MYSTERY FOR AWHILE NOW. WHEN YOU OPEN THE DOORS THE "CHIME" WILL...
Jun 25, 2017ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 GMC YUKON XL 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE EXHIB...
May 26, 2017ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHERTAKATA RECALL - THIS HAS BEEN IN EFFECT FOR OVER A YEAR AND STILL NO ANSWER HAS BEEN RELEASED. NEED ...
Feb 27, 2017ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 GMC YUKON. WHILE AT A COMPLETE STOP, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING...
Feb 7, 2017ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINETHE CAR FLASHES REDUCED ENGINE POWER, STABILITRACK OFF AND THE CAR CAN BARELY GO 30 MPH. THE ENGINE ...
Oct 17, 2015ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHERCRACKED DASH BOARD IN SEVERAL DIFFERENT SPOTS/AREAS.. A PIECE HAS ALREADY CAME OUT AND FLEW TOWARDS ...
Sep 18, 2015ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 GMC YUKON DENALI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ...
Jun 12, 2015ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSOMETIMES WHEN I COME TO A STOP MY VEHICLE GOES INTO THE AUTOSTOP MODE, BUT WHEN I GO TO ACCELERATE ...
Apr 22, 2015ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESDOORS LOCKED WITH REMOTE. 2ND ROW PASSENGER DOOR BEHIND DRIVERS DOOR FAILED TO ACTUATE WITH REMOTE O...
Feb 27, 2015ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINEWHILE TRAVELING ON THE INTERSTATE AT SPEED (70) THE STABILITRAC LIGHT CAME ON AND REDUCED ENGINE POW...
Nov 13, 2014ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTINGNOVEMBER 13, I WENT OUT TO START MY 2008 YUKON AND THE LIGHTS, DOOR LOCKS, AND CD PLAYER BEGAN TO FL...
Jun 2, 2014ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES2008 GMC YUKON XL - 5 DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR FAILURES. ALL FOUR DOOR LOCKS HAVE FAILED AND NOW THE REA...

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