2008 GMC Yukon Denali Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 38%of 58 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 108,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the air bags of the 2008 GMC Yukon Denali, 38% of the 58 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 108,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving approx. 35 MPH and suddenly cracks started forming around the airbag as well as around the steering column. I am concerned for the safety of occupants if airbags deploy.”
NHTSA complaint #10586082, filed 2014-05, 58,000 miles“Cracked dashboard, deeply concerned about airbag safety if deployed due to proximity to crack and sharp edges adjacent to the passenger airbag. Door handles falling off, even after replacement. Fear of unlawful entry into car. Gm unwilling to correct substandard parts.”
NHTSA complaint #10889318, filed 2016-07, 110,000 miles“Cracks in the dash have appeared. One crack is above left of the instrument panel and the other is forward of and next to the passenger airbag. Vehicle has always stayed under covered parking. Noticed the cracks as I was driving and dash now rattles.”
NHTSA complaint #10853536, filed 2016-04, 118,000 miles“Takata inflators : I received a letter sating that my vehicle airbag is under recall and I should contact my local dealership to have them replace them free of charge. I have called them twice since I got the notice and they have told me that I need to contact Gmc to find out who the solution to the problem is because as of right now they cannot offer me anything to fix the issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11047472, filed 2017-11“Takata recall this recall has been open for almost 3 years. Gm has not addressed it and people are dying. Why hasn't the NHTSA or some other regulatory agency held GM accountable? I understand that GM has applied and been denied 2 times so far to get out of addressing this recall? They are waiting on a denial for the 3rd application? I am outraged that GM has been allowed to get away with this wanted disregard for safety.”
NHTSA complaint #11175738, filed 2019-02Related 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…
- 10210324Mar 9, 2022This Preliminary information communicates information on a parts restrictions for the passenger air bag.
- 10208055Jan 25, 2022This Preliminary information communicates information on a parts restrictions for the passenger air bag.
- 10201261Jul 26, 2021This Preliminary information communicates information on a parts restrictions for the passenger air bag.
- 10193478Apr 29, 2021This Preliminary information communicates information on a parts restrictions for the passenger air bag.
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 6% |
| 2013 | 15 | 52% |
| 2012 | 8 | 29% |
| 2011 | 26 | 27% |
| 2010 | 21 | 40% |
| 2009 | 23 | 50% |
| 2008 | 22 | 38% |
| 2007 | 41 | 34% |
| 2006 | 1 | 5% |
| 2005 | 4 | 8% |
| 2004 | 6 | 6% |
| 2003 | 3 | 4% |
| 2002 | 3 | 10% |
| 1999 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2008 GMC Yukon Denali
12 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 GMC Yukon Denali
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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