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2008 GMC Yukon Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2008 GMC Yukon has 15 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-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

15

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Oct 15, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGI purchased a MagnaFlow aftermarket catalytic converter system for my 2008 GMC Yukon SLT 5.3L throug...
Jun 28, 2022ENGINEOil leak in Engine in motor problem
Feb 23, 2022ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMModel Year(s):2009Manufacturer:GENERAL MOTORS CORP.Campaign ID Number:09V154000Potential Number of U...
Oct 16, 2018ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMVEHICLE WILL ABRUPTLY STOP WITHOUT ANY WARNING WHEN STARTING TO ACCELERATE FROM ZERO UP TO ABOUT 10 ...
Oct 1, 2017ENGINE5.3 SEVERE OIL CONSUMPTION. AFTER DEACTIVATING THE FUEL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IT DID SLOW THE CONSUMPTIO...
Jul 17, 2017ENGINEENGINE FAILURE AT 64,000 MILES. DROVE VEHICLE FROM HOME AND THEN VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY BEGAN SHAKING ...
Jun 30, 2015ENGINEDRIVING 45 EXITING THE FREEWAY WHEN WARNING ENGINE LIGHT COME SON " ENGINE POWER REDUCED" AND DROPPE...
Feb 10, 2015ENGINETL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 GMC YUKON DENALI XL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER A REGULAR INSPECTION B...
Dec 8, 2014ENGINEMY 2008 YUKON XL IS GIVING SEVERAL ERROR MESSAGES. TRACTION CONTROL OFF, SERVICE STABILITRAC, CHECK ...
Apr 18, 2013ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 GMC YUKON HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE ENGI...
May 31, 2012ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 GMC YUKON. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED. ...
Sep 16, 2011ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)WAS WAITING FOR A RED LIGHT TO CHANGE AND SUDDENLY MY DASHBOARD LIT UP SAYING IT WAS REDUCING POWER ...
Oct 15, 2009ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 GMC YUKON DENALI XL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE V...
Jun 28, 2009ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGWHILE USING REMOTE START THE VEHICLE MAKES LOUD NOISE AND SHUTS OFF ENGINE. IN ADDITION THERE IS A ...
Sep 22, 2008ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLTHIS IS IN REGARDS TO GMC BULLETIN #PIP4112J : SAG OR HESITATION ON ACCELERATION (NORMAL OPERATION ...

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