2008 GMC Yukon XL problems, recalls, safety rating, MPG & value

Q: Does the 2008 GMC Yukon XL have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2008 GMC Yukon XL. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

Q: What gas mileage does the 2008 GMC Yukon XL get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2008 GMC Yukon XL at about 15 mpg combined (13 city / 19 highway).

Q: How much is a 2008 GMC Yukon XL worth?

Comparable 2008 GMC Yukon XL listings run roughly $10,400–$20,500, typically around $15,367 (from 112 vehicles).

2008 GMC Yukon XL at a glance

Safety recalls4

Owner complaints411

Combined15 mpg

Typical price$15,367

Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.

2008 GMC Yukon XL recalls 4

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module NHTSA Campaign #21V050000 · 05/02/2021

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL, and 2009-2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500 and Sierra 3500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South …

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 22, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notific…

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module NHTSA Campaign #21V052000 · 05/02/2021

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, N…

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 23, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notific…

Electrical System NHTSA Campaign #08V441000 · 28/08/2008

GM IS RECALLING 857,735 MY 2006-2008 BUICK LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MY 2007-2008 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON XL, SATURN OUTLOOK; AND MY 2008 BUICK ENCLAVE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HEATED WIPER WASHER FLUID SYSTEM. A SHORT CIRCUIT ON THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE WASHER FLUID HEATER MAY OVERHEAT THE CON…

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A WIRE HARNESS WITH AN IN-LINE FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080; CADILLAC AT 1-800-982-2339 OR HTTP://WWW.CADILLAC.COM; CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438; SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876 OR HTTP://WWW.SATURN.COM, GMC…

Electrical System NHTSA Campaign #10V240000 · 04/06/2010

GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2009 BUICK, LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 BUICK ENCLAVE; CADILLAC CTS; MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON XL; SATURN OUTLOOK; AND MODEL YEAR 2009 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HEATED WASHER FLUID SYSTEM (HWFS). A RECALL WAS …

Fix: DEALERS WILL PERMANENTLY DISABLE AND REMOVE THE HEATED WASHER FLUID MODULE. AN UPDATED PAGE FOR THE OWNER MANUAL WILL BE PROVIDED AND INSERTED IN THE OWNER MANUAL TO DOCUMENT THAT THE FEATURE HAS BEEN PERMANENTLY DISABLED AND REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 11, 2010. OW…

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2008 GMC Yukon XL common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 411 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Engine

Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.

Air Bags

Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.

Power Train

Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.

Fuel/propulsion System

Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.

Electrical System

Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.

Tires

Check tread depth, the DOT age date, and that all four tires match with even wear. Look for bulges or cracks.

2008 GMC Yukon XL MPG & running costs

Combined15 mpg

City13 mpg

Highway19 mpg

Est. annual fuel cost$4,300

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2008 GMC Yukon XL worth?

Low

$10,400

Typical price

$15,367

High

$20,500

From 112 comparable 2008 GMC Yukon XL listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2008 GMC Yukon XL costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$21,500

Depreciation (5 yrs)$10,800

Total$32,300

Per mile$0.43

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($15,367) with the same model 5 model-years older ($4,576), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2008 GMC Yukon XL trims & engines on record

Trims

Denali · SLE 1500 · SL · SLT

Engines

6.2L 8-cyl · 5.3L 8-cyl

2008 GMC Yukon XL vehicles on record

2008 GMC Yukon XL Denali1GKFK66858J146635

2008 GMC Yukon XL SLE 15001GKFC16J08J148604

2008 GMC Yukon XL SLE 15001GKFC16008R115434 2008 GMC Yukon XL SLE 15001GKFC16018R193284

2008 GMC Yukon XL SLE 15001GKFC16038R242579

2008 GMC Yukon XL SLE 15001GKFC16018J223124 2008 GMC Yukon XL Denali1GKFK66808J147918

2008 GMC Yukon XL Denali1GKFK66878J181273

2008 GMC Yukon XL Denali1GKFK66848J196068

2008 GMC Yukon XL Denali1GKFK66888J167981

2008 GMC Yukon XL Denali1GKFK66888J145110

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2008 GMC Yukon XL SLE 15001GKFC16048J190507

2008 GMC Yukon XL SLE 15001GKFC16J68R204630

2008 GMC Yukon XL Denali1GKFK66808J174939

2008 GMC Yukon XL SLE 15001GKFC16078R104236

2008 GMC Yukon XL Denali1GKFK66818J235182

2008 GMC Yukon XL SLE 15001GKFK16368J161748

2008 GMC Yukon XL Denali1GKFK66898J239559

2008 GMC Yukon XL SLE 15001GKFK16358J249870

2008 GMC Yukon XL SLE 15001GKFC16028R151769

2008 GMC Yukon XL SLE 15001GKFK16338J198935

2008 GMC Yukon XL SLE 15001GKFK16338J244392

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2008 GMC Yukon XL — frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 GMC Yukon XL have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2008 GMC Yukon XL. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 GMC Yukon XL?

Based on 411 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are engine, air bags, power train.

What gas mileage does the 2008 GMC Yukon XL get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2008 GMC Yukon XL at about 15 mpg combined (13 city / 19 highway).

How much is a 2008 GMC Yukon XL worth?

Comparable 2008 GMC Yukon XL listings run roughly $10,400–$20,500, typically around $15,367 (from 112 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.