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2008 GMC Yukon Engine Problems

NHTSA has 22 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2008 GMC Yukon, 9% of all 245 complaints for this model year. That is #12 highest engine complaint count among 21 Yukon model years. These complaints report 1 crash, 3 fires, and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 97,289 miles.

Engine complaints
22
9% of 245
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
3
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
97,289 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2008 GMC Yukon engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 4, 2009, latest Oct 7, 2025.

2008 GMC Yukon engine complaints: complaints filed per month2Jun 2009Jun 2012Jun 2015Feb 2017Jan 2018Feb 2022Oct 2023
22 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2009 to Oct 2025; peak Jul 2022 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2008 GMC Yukon

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Yukon model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200516 (12%)
  2. 20068 (17%)
  3. 200762 (11%)
  4. 200822 (9%)
  5. 20097 (5%)
  6. 201014 (9%)
  7. 201117 (7%)
  8. 20129 (10%)
  9. 201312 (8%)
  10. 20149 (16%)
  11. 201542 (7%)
  12. 201641 (14%)
  13. 201738 (18%)
  14. 201831 (44%)
  15. 201931 (53%)
  16. 202013 (36%)
  17. 2021211 (64%)
  18. 2022118 (66%)
  19. 2023172 (72%)
  20. 202483 (80%)
  21. 202536 (67%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 GMC Yukon have engine problems?
NHTSA has 22 owner complaints about the engine in the 2008 GMC Yukon, 9% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 97,289 miles.
Which GMC Yukon year has the most engine complaints?
The 2021 GMC Yukon has the most engine complaints (211), compared with 22 for the 2008.
Is there a engine recall for the 2008 GMC Yukon?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 GMC Yukon is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.