2008 GMC Yukon XL 1500 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 11%of 18 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 91,150miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 2008 GMC Yukon XL 1500, 11% of the 18 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 91,150 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.
“Cracked dashboard on my 2008 Gmc YUKON XL 1500. I have two big cracks along side the drivers side console and one large crack running along the passenger side air bag unit. Dealer will not do anything about it, dealer tells me I have to replace this at my cost out of pocket.”
NHTSA complaint #11066052, filed 2018-01, 85,300 miles“Top dash board cracked adjacent to air bag thereby possibility interfering with air bag deployment. A safety hazard. A design and manufacturing problem. Not of merchantable quality or fit for the purpose, as these unit are sold throughout the us for all climates,”
NHTSA complaint #10909372, filed 2016-09, 97,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10078604Apr 5, 2016This preliminary information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Vehicle's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse, and/or…
- 10247738Jun 1, 2014Whistle Noise From Drivers Side A Pillar Area.
- 10190934Jan 1, 2014Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more…
- 10190933Jan 1, 2014Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more…
- 10054243Nov 1, 2013General motors: the windows, front and rear, would bind, poor fit, misalignment, makes rattle or squeaking noises, moves slowly and is inoperative. Model 2008-2014 vehicles and…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 20% |
| 2011 | 3 | 25% |
| 2010 | 2 | 25% |
| 2009 | 1 | 9% |
| 2008 | 2 | 11% |
| 2007 | 9 | 15% |
| 2006 | 1 | 20% |
| 2004 | 2 | 6% |
| 2003 | 4 | 6% |
| 2002 | 1 | 4% |
| 2001 | 5 | 17% |
| 2000 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2008 GMC Yukon XL 1500
5 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 GMC Yukon XL 1500
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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