2008 GMC Yukon Denali XL Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 40%of 42 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 97,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the air bags of the 2008 GMC Yukon Denali XL, 40% of the 42 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 97,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was rear ended at approximately 8:00 am this morning. Both my vehicle and the truck that hit me likely suffered damage that will result in them being totaled by the insurance companies. I have a major concern about my airbags not deploying. I have not yet read the police report, but the dodge ram truck that hit me while I was stopped at a light hit my yukon with great force. This was on a highway (204th street) in elkhorn, ne”
NHTSA complaint #10984721, filed 2017-05, 135,000 miles“Our 2008 Gmc Yukon Denali Xl has developed a crack in the dashboard right at the corner of the airbag. We have concerns if the passenger side airbag ever deploys, sharp pieces of the broken dash may break loose and injure passengers in our vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10876524, filed 2016-06, 95,000 miles“I bought this SUV from legends auto sale. After I bought it, I notice the engine bay was real rusty like its been in water or driven over lots of water. I didnt get a car fax at time of purchases but did car fax myself , and it appeared that vehicle is from new orleans. With all the dirt and grim coming out of vehicle its diffently from new orleans. So far I replaced new pads and rotors, master cylinder, brake switch, new spark plugs and wires. The problem occurring now is that my trac light and ABS light will come on after half hour of driving and car seizes up and I'm unable to accelerate. …”
NHTSA complaint #10957268, filed 2017-02, 133,221 miles“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Gmc Yukon Denali Xl. The contact stated that the driver side dashboard was split. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the dashboard was splitting due to the malfunction of the air bag. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 108,043. …”
NHTSA complaint #10968815, filed 2017-03, 108,043 miles“Takata recall I have been sent a notice saying that there is a recall and I would be contacted as to when it can be fixed. Still nothing and now I get this notice of chapter 11 bankruptcy. I am not sure at this point what action to take. Is my vehicle safe to drive? When will I get the recall notice from Gmc that I can have it fixed.”
NHTSA complaint #11041343, filed 2017-10Related service bulletins
- 10252974Apr 5, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Courtesy Transportation Reimbursement Program - Applicable to GM Recalls listed in bulletin.
- 10251345Feb 26, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Completion Rate Improvement Program - Applicable to GM Recalls 14491, 14735,15040, 15041, 15043,15044, 15045, 15046…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 20% |
| 2013 | 7 | 54% |
| 2012 | 7 | 30% |
| 2011 | 27 | 39% |
| 2010 | 11 | 38% |
| 2009 | 7 | 32% |
| 2008 | 17 | 40% |
| 2007 | 21 | 34% |
| 2005 | 1 | 3% |
| 2004 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2008 GMC Yukon Denali XL
8 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 GMC Yukon Denali XL
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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