2008 GMC Yukon Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 30about this part
- Share
- 16%of 188 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 30 complaints about the electrical system of the 2008 GMC Yukon, 16% of the 188 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 miles. 4 a fire, 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.
“While traveling on the interstate at speed (70) the stabilitrac light came on and reduced engine power message displayed. The RPM's went over 4k, then the Yukon slowed in traffic and I had to pull to the side before being run over. The accelerator was unresponsive at that time. I turned off the engine, waited about 5 minutes and then resumed driving using '3' to engage transmission instead of 'd' the check engine light remained on, but I made it to my destination 2 hours away.”
NHTSA complaint #10703073, filed 2015-04, 108,730 miles“While we are driving on a freeway the car suddenly stop and will have a stability lose control message on a dash board. The car will stop momentarily and then it will run again after we start the car. The car has no power at all once it stopped. It happens a lot so right now we're not using it due to safety issue. A big safety issue because we use this to travel with family. I brought this to the mechanic but they don't seem to find what's wrong with it. They did a diagnostic test but they did not get an error message at all. Engine light is not even on.”
NHTSA complaint #11154081, filed 2018-11, 118,000 miles“Purchased a used 2008 Gmc Yukon jan. 23, 2010 and approximately 4 months later the first issue occurred with the car not starting in my driveway. I thought it was user error. A few months later coming out of the grocery store went to enter my vehicle and no start, went under the hood and moved the battery cable and it started. Later that night I tried to tighten the battery cable, but it wasn't loose. Approximately 1 month later while driving, the dash flickered and stability traction light illuminated with slight loss of power. …”
NHTSA complaint #10353045, filed 2010-08, 23,000 miles“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2008 GMC Yukon. The contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was an independent dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 157,944. It was later discovered while checking the Carfax report, that the mileage was 312,118.”
NHTSA complaint #11773262, filed 2026-10, 312,118 miles“I have had multiple problems with my 2008 Gmc Yukon. It first started with my radio cutting on and off. I have been to the dealer 3 times and they can't reproduce the problem. I have had the warning light come on alerting me that I have an open hood, unloosen fuel cap,and the engine light has come on and remained on for several days. Lately the alarm has been going off 5 times to date. I have notified the dealer but I don't feel that it is getting me anywhere. I have delivered it to them three times and have had them check it out twice. …”
NHTSA complaint #10239688, filed 2008-08, 5,000 milesRelated recalls
- 10V240000Jun 4, 2010Gm is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 buick, lucerne; cadillac dts; hummer h2; model year 2008-2009 buick enclave; cadillac cts; model year 2007-2009…Covers: GMC Yukon 2007–2009, Buick Lucerne 2006–2009, Cadillac DTS 2006–2009 +15 more
- 08V441000Aug 28, 2008Gm is recalling 857,735 my 2006-2008 buick lucerne; cadillac dts; hummer h2; my 2007-2008 cadillac escalade, escalade esv, escalade ext; chevrolet avalanche…Covers: GMC Yukon 2007–2008, Buick Lucerne 2006–2008, Cadillac DTS 2006–2008 +13 more
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 9% |
| 2025 | 9 | 16% |
| 2024 | 18 | 17% |
| 2023 | 28 | 11% |
| 2022 | 32 | 17% |
| 2021 | 31 | 9% |
| 2020 | 2 | 5% |
| 2019 | 9 | 16% |
| 2018 | 4 | 6% |
| 2017 | 21 | 11% |
| 2016 | 53 | 20% |
| 2015 | 79 | 15% |
| 2014 | 5 | 9% |
| 2013 | 10 | 9% |
| 2012 | 5 | 8% |
| 2011 | 5 | 3% |
| 2010 | 3 | 3% |
| 2009 | 8 | 9% |
| 2008 | 30 | 16% |
| 2007 | 39 | 9% |
| 2006 | 4 | 15% |
| 2005 | 28 | 33% |
| 2004 | 57 | 36% |
| 2003 | 53 | 26% |
| 2002 | 10 | 6% |
| 2001 | 17 | 9% |
| 2000 | 8 | 5% |
| 1999 | 13 | 6% |
| 1998 | 2 | 3% |
| 1997 | 11 | 8% |
| 1996 | 3 | 4% |
| 1995 | 10 | 11% |
| 1994 | 2 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2008 GMC Yukon
96 complaintsOther or unknown
29 complaintsBody and structure
26 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
17 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsElectronic stability control
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 GMC Yukon
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology