gmc yukon denali xl Problems

gmc yukon denali xl 2008 Complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2008 gmc yukon denali xl. when starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated on the dashboard. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the computer was reset. approximately one week later, the check engine light re-illuminated and the dealer informed the contact to continue driving the vehicle and the light would shut off. approximately 30 miles later, the check engine light shut off. three months later when starting the vehicle, the traction control, abs, brake and check engine warning lights illuminated on the dashboard. within minutes, the abs, traction control and brake warning lights shut off and the vehicle would not shift out of first gear. the contact shut off the engine and when restarting, the vehicle resumed normal operation but the check engine light was still illuminating. the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure and was not serviced. the failure continued to recur intermittently. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer approximately eight times with no resolution. the failure mileage was 14,000 and the current mileage was 59,778.

Reported in: NEWARK NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GKFK66858J

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

2008 denali xl - door lock failures. 1st repair was under warranty @ 34000 miles, replaced left rear door lock. 2nd repair was 8/4/10 for left front and right rear door locks replaced for $487.00 @ 40,000 miles (over warranty). dealer explained that many 2008 & 2009 gmc denalis have been coming in with door lock failures. this is a safety hazard as you cannot unlock the rear doors from the outside when a child is in a carseat for instance. should be a recall.

Reported in: SOMERVILLE NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GKFK66868J

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

door lock failure. power locks on 3 out of 4 doors have failed within the first 30,000 miles, under normal usage. over $600 to repair two doors, but failed again. this is a potential safety hazard as these doors cannot be unlocked and then opened from the outside.

Reported in: GLEN COVE NY || Crash: N || VIN #:

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

2008 gmc yukon xl denali. driver door and driver side rear locks failed. with auto locks, the locks on all doors engage when the car is in gear. granddaughter sitting in rear seat in booster with seat belt. driving vehicle, she pulled on door handle and the door opened. stopped vehicle and attempted to lock doors with both key fob and interior switch, neither door would lock. able to lock doors manually. unaware of the problem until incident. she could have fallen out of vehicle if not for booster and seat belt. no warning noted or posted on driver information center. incidentally, when key fob lock is activated, car alarm is activated, however driver door and rear door are not locked. vehicle does not realize this and remote start function still operates. now car can be started, but anyone can just walk up and drive off in the vehicle, because the door locks are not functioning. most concern is for safety of passengers, especially children. the autolock doors with gears engaged is an advertised safety feature. very dangerous when this system fails...especially with no warning lights to indicate failure. would appreciate a recall, or at the very least a warning to owners that this could occur and create a hazard. *tt

Reported in: CLEVELAND TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GKFK66878J

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

strong gasoline fumes leaking into the vehicles passenger's interior of a 2008 yukon xl denali. it occurs intermittently, but is an overpowering odor causing nausea and dizziness, and partial blackouts of driver and passengers. no problems evident.

Reported in: ORLANDO FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GKFK66878J

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

was waiting for a red light to change and suddenly my dashboard lit up saying it was reducing power to the engine, disabling stability control and something else.. i was not able to drive the car for for 2 hours after that... i.got the car towed to my house and when i went back to fallowing morning the car started with out the engine light on..2 days after the same thing happened while driving on the highway at 65 mph, it was a scary experience since the car reduced power very fast to 20 mph.. almost got into an accident. *tt

Reported in: ROCKAWAY PARK NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GKFK668X8J

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

Reported in: ROCKAWAY PARK NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GKFK668X8J

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: ROCKAWAY PARK NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GKFK668X8J

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

the 2008 gmc yukon and 2008 gm suburbans have a widespread well-documented, repeated failure of the door lock actuators as a result of a defect which gm will not address via recall. i have had two separate incidents of failed door locks in my 2008 gmc yukon. when the actuator fails, my children are able to open the car door while the car is in motion. gm should be responsible for these expensive repairs even after the warranty period expires since the door lock actuator failures are widespread, common (even occurring repeatedly in the same car) and create a danger of children potentially falling from the car while the car is moving.

Reported in: OYSTER BAY NY || Crash: N || VIN #:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

defective dashboard results in craking: the driver-side cracks occur to the left of the instrument cluster, while those on the passenger side take place in the area surrounding the airbag, closer to the middle of the dash. i concern that a cracked dash at the airbag deployment point could be a safety hazard.

Reported in: TALLAHASSEE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GKFK668X8J

STRUCTURE:BODY

driver side power door locks work intermittently. horn sounds indicating door is locked however it doesn't lock. also remote start does work leaving vehicle a target for theft. also three of four of the exterior door handles broke and had to be replaced.

Reported in: SCHAUMBURG IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GKFK66838J

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: SCHAUMBURG IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GKFK66838J

ENGINE

tl* the contact owns a 2008 gmc yukon denali xl. the contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled as the check engine light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that there was something wrong with the oil consumption. the vehicle was repaired but the contact did not know what was repaired. the failure recurred at 60,000 miles. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 30,000.

Reported in: QUEENSBURY NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GKFK16328J

POWER TRAIN

driving at 70 mph on highway. vehicle gauges begin to act erratically, vehicle heaves and lurches, then 100% power failure. nothing worked, even hazzard lights. airbag light flashing on and off. was able to put vehicle in neutral and move to the side of the road where the vehicle stopped. there was no power at all, had to manually open door locks. after 10-15 minutes, the power came back on and i was able to restart the vehicle and drive home. happened again on 3/23/14. again driving at highway speeds, the electric components (radio, gauges, power cord accessories) begin acting erratically and then 100% complete power failure while driving. the gm dealer cannot duplicate or find the problem. i feel 100% unsafe in the vehicle especially with my kids.

Reported in: BRIGHTON MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GKFK66848J

ENGINE

Reported in: BRIGHTON MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GKFK66848J

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: BRIGHTON MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GKFK66848J

AIR BAGS

dashboard cracked at left corner of airbag. also on left corner of instrument cluster dome

Reported in: APEX NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GKFK66888J

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE

dashboard cracked at left corner of airbag. also on left corner of instrument cluster dome

Reported in: APEX NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GKFK66888J

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