2008 GMC Yukon XL Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 42about this part
- Share
- 61%of 69 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 145,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 42 complaints about the air bags of the 2008 GMC Yukon XL, 61% of the 69 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 145,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I received my first notice about the taaka airbag recall in 2018 and GM still does not have a fix for the airbags. Very untimely manner for repairs, when driving daily.”
NHTSA complaint #11372982, filed 2020-11, 175,000 miles“I have an issue with my yukon 2008 dashboard, it is cracked on the passenger side where the airbag is located as well as today a big crack appeared over the driver side where the instrument panel hump is located on the left side. I am worried that the safety during a collision or airbag deployment from sharp plastic exposed due to the cracks in the dash cutting the airbag or shards of plastic becoming projectiles potentially causing injury to occupants. …”
NHTSA complaint #10617281, filed 2014-07, 110,165 miles“There has been an outstanding recall to replace the airbag(s) in this vehicle. Understanding that it is a widespread recall that affects many vehicles but what is concerning is that the recall states that it is most affected by long term exposure in hot and humid regions which this vehicle has always been in florida. I periodically check with the dealer and they always advise that there's no update. …”
NHTSA complaint #11315370, filed 2020-03, 130,000 miles“Nhtsa has not resolved the takata airbag issue on these vehicles even though it has been more than 4 years and 1 year since GM's last petition to ignore the safety issue. When is NHTSA going to act on NHTSA-2016-0124?”
NHTSA complaint #11362787, filed 2020-10, 39,000 miles“Nhtsa-2016-0124 has been pending since 2016. Gm has filed a petition of inconsequentiality. When is NHTSA going to reach a conclusion on this? It is well past the deadlines NHTSA set for GM to prove their case.”
NHTSA complaint #11277319, filed 2019-10, 25,000 milesRelated recalls
- 21V050000Feb 5, 2021General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe…Covers: GMC Yukon XL 2007–2011, Chevrolet Tahoe 2007–2011, GMC Yukon 2007–2011 +11 more
- 21V052000Feb 5, 2021General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500…Covers: GMC Yukon XL 2007–2009, Chevrolet Tahoe 2007–2009, GMC Yukon 2007–2009 +11 more
Related 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 1% |
| 2022 | 3 | 2% |
| 2021 | 4 | 2% |
| 2020 | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 | 3 | 4% |
| 2018 | 2 | 4% |
| 2017 | 4 | 3% |
| 2016 | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 | 2 | 18% |
| 2013 | 5 | 23% |
| 2012 | 5 | 38% |
| 2011 | 21 | 45% |
| 2010 | 15 | 54% |
| 2009 | 10 | 43% |
| 2008 | 42 | 61% |
| 2007 | 58 | 60% |
| 2005 | 2 | 5% |
| 2004 | 5 | 6% |
| 2003 | 2 | 2% |
| 2002 | 2 | 2% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 3 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2008 GMC Yukon XL
11 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
7 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 GMC Yukon XL
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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