Side/window Air Bag problems of the 2008 GMC Yukon

Nine problems related to side/window 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 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/24/2016

The dashboard is cracked on the passenger side possibly damaging the passenger side airbag. The vehicle was stationary. Came out one morning and it was cracked. Had a friend who had a brand new denali and it happened to his in less than 1 year from purchase.

2 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/11/2015

Dash has started cracking around passenger side air bag. If in an accident and the air bag is deployed I fear that myself and my passengers may be affected or harmed by the debris due to the compromised structure or the dash board. Currently in contact with GMC via twitter to seek resolution. Vehicle is stored in a covered parking garage not effected by sunlight.

3 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/05/2015

Vehicle dashboard cracking around passenger side airbag. Concerned over the possibility of the fracture splintering if the airbag were to deploy and puncturing the airbag and/or sending pieces of hard plastic into the face of passenger and/or other occupants.

4 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/14/2015

The top of the dashboard is cracked around the passenger side airbag. I am concerned about the possibility of loose dashboard pieces becoming projectiles upon airbag deployment.

5 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/03/2015

My family's 2008 GMC Yukon has a cracking dashboard cover. This problem started earlier around 100,000 miles but now there is one large crack and one smaller crack above the portion of the dashboard where the instrument cluster is located. I am concerned that eventually this whole portion of the dashboard cover may crack and fall into the dashboard which could possibly affect electrical components located within the dashboard. Also I have noticed some signs of a crack forming next to the passenger side airbag cover. At any point while driving the vehicle I can hear the dashboard cracking and popping loudly.

6 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2014

Cracked dashboard in 2 places. Including a crack into the passenger side airbag. I'm very concerned due to having two 2 year olds in my car. The cracks began approximately 2 years ago. Our Yukon has regular maintenence and garage kept. I am very concerned this will cause my airbags to potentially engage!.

7 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2014

Our 2008 GMC Yukon denali xl has developed a crack in the dashboard right at the corner of the airbag. We have concerns if the passenger side airbag ever deploys, sharp pieces of the broken dash may break loose and injure passengers in our vehicle.

8 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/06/2013

The upper dashboard keeps developing cracks in the plastic around the passenger side airbag. I see this as a safety issue. If the airbags were to deploy, I don't know how much additional damage to the passenger due to broken pieces of plastic dashboard flying at the passenger.

9 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/27/2007

The contact owns a 2008 GMC Yukon. While driving 65 mph, the check air bag light illuminated. The dealer stated that the head curtain air bags were defective and they made the replacement. The manufacturer advised the dealer to rewire the vehicle. The manufacturer replaced the vehicle under the lemon law. The failure mileage was 400.



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