2008 GMC Yukon Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 9%of 188 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 39,800miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2008 GMC Yukon, 9% of the 188 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,800 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“2008 Gmc Yukon door actuators going out repeatedly. I have to manually unlock the door instead of being able to use my key remote as the drivers side and 2 passenger doors have gone out. This becomes a safety issue as I am at my business until 9pm and would like to unlock my door by remote.”
NHTSA complaint #10361264, filed 2010-10, 34,000 miles“I own a 2008 Gmc Yukon. The vehicle has power door locks and the actuator on the door locks has gone out on all four doors. They replaced the first 3 under warranty, but they would not do it on the last one as vehicle was out of warranty. My son helped me install a new one in the last one, but we had to buy the parts. My sorry dealership wanted $300 to fix something that is obviously flawed in the first place. The door lock has now gone out again on a back door that they had already fixed, supposedly they will repair this one free of charge. …”
NHTSA complaint #10368039, filed 2010-11, 52,000 miles“Rear driver side door lock will only open manually. The key fob and electronic mechanisms to unlock this door no longer work. The rear passenger door now operates in the same manner (it doesn't). I see a significant number of people encountering the same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10472028, filed 2012-08, 32,500 miles“Drivers door lock failure. According to the auto forums on the internet, this is a widespread failure, for all doors, not just the drivers. Its an electrical wiring problem with the lock actuator. Gm refuses to fix them out of warranty and has issued no recall. I read a woman's post where her toddler child almost fell out of the back seat while moving because the door failed to lock, seat belt was the only reason child survived. Gm should be ashamed for not recalling this hazard.”
NHTSA complaint #10441643, filed 2011-12, 30,741 miles“Door locks have failed on 3 out of 4 of the doors. Sometimes in the locked position, sometimes in the unlocked position. Some postings on this topic are referencing issues with wiring harness. If the locks were to not unlock in an car accident, or god forbid rolling over down a hill that there is the potential for loss of life. There are multiple complaints regarding this on the internet. Gm is well aware of these failures. I really believe this should fall into the recall catagory of vehicles.”
NHTSA complaint #10441229, filed 2011-12, 40,000 milesLatches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 17 | 9% |
| 2007 | 8 | 2% |
| 2006 | 3 | 11% |
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 | 3 | 1% |
| 1996 | 3 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2008 GMC Yukon
96 complaintsElectrical system
30 complaintsOther or unknown
29 complaintsBody and structure
26 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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