2008 GMC Yukon Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 188 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the fuel system of the 2008 GMC Yukon, 3% of the 188 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 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.
“My vehicle experienced an electrical short in the fuel pump flow control module, causing the engine to stall while I was traveling around 70 MPH on the freeway. I lost engine power, power braking, and power steering. I nearly had an accident when pulling off to the shoulder and braking. I am aware that there was a recall of the part that failed in GM bulletin 14515b. Gm however informed me that my VIN was not covered under the recall. The defect in my fuel pump control module has been confirmed by my Gmc authorized service center. …”
NHTSA complaint #10956096, filed 2017-02, 65,000 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“When beginning to drive forward after coming to a stop at an intersection. The vehicle will often stall in the middle of the intersection. Requiring me to switch it transmission into natural and restart it as it’s rolling. I almost gotten rear ended many times I always get honked at. It just a matter of time before it causes an accident. It sometime happens after turning as well. I looked at forums on this gmc Yukon hybrid. And it looks like many other owners are asking the same question and nobody is coming up with any answers. …”
NHTSA complaint #11548163, filed 2023-10Related service bulletins
- 11007095Aug 7, 2024This bulletin provides information on the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Licensed Brands and the TOP TIER Diesel Fuel Licensed Brands that are recommended for use in all GM vehicles…
- 11004727Jun 29, 2024This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 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…
- 10250505Feb 7, 2024This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.
- 10241417Aug 1, 2023This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 10222766Sep 16, 2022This bulletin provides information on the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Licensed Brands and the TOP TIER Diesel Fuel Licensed Brands that are recommended for use in all GM vehicles…
- 10222765Sep 14, 2022This service bulletin provides the technician with additional information on fuels, fuel additives and fuel management.
- 10222739Sep 13, 2022This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 10218873Aug 10, 2022This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.
- 10213816May 26, 2022This Preliminary information communicates provides information to the technician on the use of R-99 or R-95 Renewable diesel fuel.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2% |
| 2025 | 3 | 5% |
| 2024 | 6 | 6% |
| 2023 | 15 | 6% |
| 2022 | 17 | 9% |
| 2021 | 57 | 17% |
| 2020 | 2 | 5% |
| 2019 | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 | 10 | 5% |
| 2016 | 7 | 3% |
| 2015 | 13 | 2% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 | 4 | 6% |
| 2011 | 7 | 4% |
| 2010 | 2 | 2% |
| 2009 | 4 | 4% |
| 2008 | 5 | 3% |
| 2007 | 16 | 4% |
| 2006 | 3 | 11% |
| 2005 | 9 | 11% |
| 2004 | 5 | 3% |
| 2003 | 15 | 7% |
| 2002 | 8 | 5% |
| 2001 | 9 | 5% |
| 2000 | 12 | 7% |
| 1999 | 16 | 8% |
| 1998 | 5 | 6% |
| 1997 | 8 | 6% |
| 1996 | 4 | 6% |
| 1995 | 6 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2008 GMC Yukon
96 complaintsElectrical system
30 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 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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