2008 GMC Yukon Hybrid Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 22%of 32 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 120,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the engine of the 2008 GMC Yukon Hybrid, 22% of the 32 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“We were at a stop and we started to go and turn the truck hesitated and died in the middle of the road we restarted the truck back up and the check engine light came on and it hesitated when we started to go again and it was over excelerating and took a while to change from 1st gear to 2nd gear”
NHTSA complaint #11021339, filed 2017-09, 145,000 miles“Driving 45 exiting the freeway when warning engine light come son engine power reduced and dropped the car to 1mph almost causing an accident. I would press on the gas pedal and there was no power it had me stalled on the off ramp exit during busy morning traffic. After 10 minutes of being stalled and attempting to give the gas pedal it finally moved for me to get over out of the way. The engine light is still on. Very dangerous luckily no accident and I didnt have my kids in the car.”
NHTSA complaint #10731238, filed 2015-06, 123,000 miles“Since I purchased the vehicle 2 yrs ago I have complained to dodge and Gmc about the issues involving the car. It has hessitated when pushing on the gas after being in a stop. It has accelerated on its own on a stop light gone all the way to 4. I had to put it on park for it to stop.the car has completely turned off on me several times then the check engine light turns on and then after 2-3 days turns off along with the road hazzard light. When I take it to have it checked they find nothing. I finally got tired of it took it to dodge to have it diagnose paid $150.1. …”
NHTSA complaint #11025458, filed 2017-09, 89,000 miles“Sometimes when I come to a stop my vehicle goes into the autostop mode, but when I go to accelerate it just dies in the middle of the intersection with the gas engine not engaging and the electric mode not moving the vehicle then it jerks really hard. The check engine light comes on and stays on for about a day and then goes off on it's own. I have taken the vehicle to mulitple Gmc dealerships numerous times and paided out for repairs that did not solve the problem. The dealership claims to not be able to find any codes even with the check engine light on. …”
NHTSA complaint #10763832, filed 2015-09, 92,000 miles“Vehicle will abruptly stop without any warning when starting to accelerate from zero up to about 10 MPH. All engine indicator lights will flash including audible warnings of malfunction. I must come to a complete stop, put the vehicle in park, then proceed to restart the vehicle. A rear end collision is inevitable.”
NHTSA complaint #11140618, filed 2018-10, 120,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 11008906Aug 19, 2024This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and…
- 11007116Aug 6, 2024This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 11007091Aug 5, 2024This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or…
- 11000119Apr 26, 2024This service bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10211658May 2, 2022This service bulletin provides policy information on warranty administration guidelines for multiple repairs with independent causes (GM Canada Dealers Only).
- 10138174Mar 24, 2017This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician of a complaint of a sag or hesitation when accelerating. The concern is present when coasting at…
- 10082869Aug 29, 2016This informational bulletin provides additional information on how to install pistons and suggest what tools to use.
- 10082822Aug 12, 2016This informational bulletin provides information on how to test a battery and what is needed to warranty a battery.
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 7% |
| 2008 | 7 | 22% |
Other parts of the 2008 GMC Yukon Hybrid
9 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 GMC Yukon Hybrid
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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