general problems of the 2008 GMC Yukon - part 1

144 problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2008 GMC Yukon. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 GMC Yukon based on all problems reported for the 2008 Yukon.

1 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/07/2025

The passenger-side frontal airbag inflators, the determination was made that the propellant in these inflators may degrade after long-term exposure to high humidity and temperature cycling, which could cause the inflator to rupture during a deployment.

2 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/16/2021

The contact owned a 2008 GMC Yukon xl. The contact stated while driving at an intersection, another vehicle unexpectedly cut into the middle lane. As a result, the contact crashed into the passenger side of the vehicle. The air bags deployed. A police report was filed. The contact sustained hematomas on his knee and hip while the passenger sustained a busted knee. Medical treatment was required. The vehicle was not drivable and was towed to an impound lot. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure and the contact filed a complaint. The contact was relating the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 21v050000 (air bags). The failure mileage was 227,000.

3 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/08/2021

Sorry I speak spanish le cambiaron sensor bolsa DE aire pero sigue teniendo lo el mismo problema y después DE eso no se si le esta afectando porque ya no me sirve la alarma, el tablero en ocasiones se detiene o no prende nada, el stereo derrepente deja DE oírse incluso lo DE navegación yo regrese ese mismo día y reclame pero me dijo la señora DE atención a clientes que con el tiempo se iba arreglar hasta que acepte el sensor y ya paso algo DE tiempo y cada vez más ahí problemas si llega a explotar la bolsa DE aire yo tengo el recibo por cualquier acción que tenga que hacer por si llega haber un accidente que dios no lo quiera espero respuesta DE ustedes y por dentro por no hablar ingles.

4 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/16/2021

Vehicle recall dealership refused to fix it and told us that they were not making the parts any more.

5 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2020

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that the VIN was associated with NHTSA campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called sterling mccall Buick GMC (10422 southwest fwy bldg d, houston, TX 77074, (713) 776-4600) where it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

6 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/15/2020

I was in a small impact accident , air bags deployed and broke my left index finger.

7 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/05/2020

Nhtsa has not resolved the takata airbag issue on these vehicles even though it has been more than 4 years and 1 year since gm's last petition to ignore the safety issue. When is NHTSA going to act on NHTSA-2016-0124?.

8 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/23/2020

GMC has failed / is unable to remedy the safety recall below for my vehicle in a timely manner. The dealership is unable to provide any further information. May 27,2016 manufacturer recall number2049152 NHTSA recall number16v383 recall statusrecall incomplete, remedy not yet available.

9 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/28/2020

We are showing a standing recall in my vehicle, 1gkfc13058r189940 may 27,2016 manufacturer recall number2049151 NHTSA recall number16v381 your complaint number: 11331405.

10 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/08/2020

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 GMC Yukon xl. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v383000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. An unknown dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

11 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/03/2020

Nothing has happened yet. No accident that would deploy the airbags, this recall came out in may 27,2016 it is now March 3, 2020. It's been almost 4 years with no resolution on this safety issue with takata airbags. When will this be resolved? is my vehicle safe or not?.

12 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/10/2020

Our takata airbag has been on recall for years. Gm was given until August 2017 to file their petition. That was two and a half years ago!! where is your decision???? this is unacceptable and negligent, am I putting my family in a safe vehicle or will we be killed by shrapnel if we are in an accident??? would you put your family in this vehicle? sadly, I own not only one vehicle in this situation but two! do your job!.

13 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/10/2020

There was a recall in 2016 for my vehicle's air bags and the local dealer service dept. Told me there is no remedy yet. I live in one of the hottest and humid parts of the us which is known to cause the airbags to degrade. I am concerned for my safety knowing this problem is unaddressed by the manufacturer.

14 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2019

Tl takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 GMC Yukon denali. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 16v383000 (air bags). After contacting hendrix GMC (1127 kentington dr, durham, nc) and the manufacturer, the contact was informed that the parts needed for the recall remedy were not available. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was unknown.

15 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/08/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2008 GMC Yukon. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 16v383000 (air bags). The contact called van Buick GMC (8585 e frank lloyd wright blvd, scottsdale, az 85260, (480) 428-4465) and was informed that the parts were pending and unavailable. The contact had not spoken with the manufacturer about the recall. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

16 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/22/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2008 GMC Yukon. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 16v383000 (air bags); however, the part for the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was unknown.

17 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/21/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2008 GMC Yukon xl. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags). The contact purchased the vehicle last year and was never notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the part was not available. The dealer and manufacturer were notified of the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

18 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/19/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2008 GMC Yukon. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16v383000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Quebedeaux Buick GMC (3566 e speedway blvd, tucson, az 85716 ,(520) 795-5550) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

19 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/31/2019

Dashboard is cracked up to/including the passenger side dashboard-mounted airbag, which has the potential to cause injury from flying shrapnel if airbag deployment occurs.

20 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/11/2019

Tl- takata airbag recall- the contact owns a 2008 GMC Yukon xl. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number 16v383 (airbags) however, the part to do repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable omount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted and stated the remedy was not available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Tp.

21 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/30/2019

The contact owns a 2008 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under the air bag recall. After the recall repair was performed, the air bag warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 185,000.

22 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/21/2019

Takata recall. Received notification in July 2016. Have contacted dealer several times and am being told there is no remedy available.

23 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/08/2019

Takata recall this recall has been open for almost 3 years. Gm has not addressed it and people are dying. Why hasn't the NHTSA or some other regulatory agency held gm accountable? I understand that gm has applied and been denied 2 times so far to get out of addressing this recall? they are waiting on a denial for the 3rd application? I am outraged that gm has been allowed to get away with this wanted disregard for safety.

24 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/14/2019

Tamara recall- recall states it is incomplete. Remedy not yet available. I am afraid to drive this car in fear of my safety and the safety of my passengers. I have called gm and was given a case number but they are unwilling to fix my vehicle. My gm case # 94986338065.

25 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/30/2018

Takata air bag recall.

26 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/02/2018

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 GMC Yukon denali. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph, all of the side curtain air bags deployed after striking a bump in the road. A dealer was not made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000. Ad.

27 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/02/2018

I received my first notice about the taaka airbag recall in 2018 and gm still does not have a fix for the airbags. Very untimely manner for repairs, when driving daily.

28 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/08/2017

Tl takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 GMC Yukon. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Cogin Buick GMC (7245 blanding blvd, jacksonville, FL 32244, (904) 638-1115) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

29 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/05/2017

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 GMC Yukon xl. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v383000 (air bags). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Dave sinclair Buick GMC (5655 south lindbergh blvd, st louis, mo 63123, 314-842-4200) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts would be available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. The failure mileage was 155,000.

30 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/20/2017

Takata recall , received numerous mailers telling me I had to file on this website ,"no later than 12-27-2017" if I owned a veh. Listed to be repaired, there has been no accident yet !.

31 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/16/2017

Dealership is refusing to repair the recall air bag parts. They say they don't have them to do the repair.

32 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/16/2017

Takata inflaters just a recall but no solution.

33 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/13/2017

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 GMC Yukon xl. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16383000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount for amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called baumann Chevrolet Buick GMC (2291 w state route 18, tiffin, OH 44883; 419-210-5850) and was informed that the part for the remedy was not available and did not know when parts would arrive. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

34 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/08/2017

Takata recall I have requested the dealer to change the airbag because of the recall for a long time and the answer is that parts are not available from GMC. I am concerned for my safety and my family. Nhtsa recall #16v381. Manufacturer recall number:2049151 last service and request was around November time fram.

35 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/07/2017

Takata recall : I contacted the dealer (quality GMC in albuquerque) and they say they cannot do anything about this recall.



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