2008 GMC Yukon Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 4%of 188 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 115,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2008 GMC Yukon, 4% of the 188 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 115,000 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“This is in regards to Gmc bulletin #pip4112j : sag or hesitation on acceleration (normal operation characteristics) - (jul 21, 2011). I've been having this problem since day one and took the SUV to many dealers but dealers could not verify the concern until now. The 2008 Gmc Yukon xl denali would stop accelerating for 2-3 seconds when the gas pedal is pressed. Most of the time it is when I am trying to pass a lane, trying to enter highway, trying to climb a mild hill or trying to avoid a potential accident. …”
NHTSA complaint #10425470, filed 2011-09, 500 miles“On all 4 occasions, the 2008 Yukon hybrid, lunges forward at low speeds, looses brakes, power steering and all power. Every time it has to be towed to the dealer. This has happened 4 times since august 2008. The first time there was a fire in the fuse box, then while the dealer had the vehicle, it caught on fire again. The dealer keeps telling me that it is fixed and safe to drive. The Yukon is back at the dealer and I am not taking it back. This vehicle is very dangerous and the government needs to look into this right away. I now have an attorney and we are contacting GM as well.”
NHTSA complaint #10257281, filed 2009-02, 6,350 miles“Truck stalls on take offs ,at times it jumps on take offs to where you have to lock the brakes up .at times you can smell the hybrid battery getting hot ,there times it wont start up ,im afraid my wife will leave a light and it will die and her getting hit because of it ive seen many complaints on these truckd”
NHTSA complaint #11210316, filed 2019-05, 143,859 miles“Vehicle will jump forward when going into auto stop as if you are sitting at a light behind someone you would hit them, sometimes going down the road when going into hybrid mode it will stall and start jerking forward and steering locked up wouldn't turn witch would cause to run into someone”
NHTSA complaint #11306375, filed 2020-01, 194,000 miles“It started shutting off at a light for autostop.but when it would turn green it would intermittently just drop out of autostop without restarting. Then may start back up or maybe not, many time after restarting at the light it would died in the middle of the inspection. A parasitic draw kept killing the accessory 12 V battery replaced the 12 V battery but the problem continued. When the truck was running it would run flawlessly,before stalling. The code said to replace the auxiliary fluid pump. I had it a new auxiliary fluid pump installed. After this the vehicle wouldnt crank. …”
NHTSA complaint #11531148, filed 2023-07Related service bulletins
- 11009088Sep 16, 2024This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or rearward while in Park at start up after cold soak. This condition may be…
- 11006421Jul 24, 2024GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or…
- 11001321May 16, 2024This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- 11000119Apr 26, 2024This service bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10250347Feb 2, 2024This Warranty Admin service bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and…
- 10249579Jan 12, 2024This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 10248721Dec 18, 2023This bulletin advises the technician that the 6L50 (MYB), 6L80 (MYC) and 6L90 (MYD) Transmission Oil Filter and Seal Kit part number 24236933 is currently transitioning from a…
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10247768Sep 1, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician of a complaint of a sag or hesitation when accelerating. The concern is present when coasting at…
- 10242843Sep 1, 2023The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 25% |
| 2025 | 7 | 12% |
| 2024 | 13 | 12% |
| 2023 | 47 | 19% |
| 2022 | 29 | 16% |
| 2021 | 55 | 16% |
| 2020 | 15 | 41% |
| 2019 | 13 | 24% |
| 2018 | 18 | 26% |
| 2017 | 48 | 24% |
| 2016 | 36 | 13% |
| 2015 | 46 | 9% |
| 2014 | 3 | 5% |
| 2013 | 5 | 4% |
| 2012 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 | 7 | 4% |
| 2010 | 3 | 3% |
| 2009 | 4 | 4% |
| 2008 | 8 | 4% |
| 2007 | 21 | 5% |
| 2006 | 2 | 7% |
| 2005 | 8 | 9% |
| 2004 | 4 | 3% |
| 2003 | 8 | 4% |
| 2002 | 10 | 6% |
| 2001 | 13 | 7% |
| 2000 | 8 | 5% |
| 1999 | 14 | 7% |
| 1998 | 8 | 10% |
| 1997 | 15 | 11% |
| 1996 | 8 | 11% |
| 1995 | 4 | 4% |
| 1994 | 2 | 3% |
| 1993 | 1 | 6% |
| 1992 | 2 | 11% |
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 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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