2008 GMC Yukon GMC Yukon 2008

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2008 GMC Yukon repairs by problem area

Engine (21%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (25%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (6%)

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2008 GMC Yukon electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (4%)

$500 - $999 (12%)

$100 - $499 (27%)

< $100 (58%)

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2008 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.

380-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

130000 mi

US $15
Brake light switch for cruise control 

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2008 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.

380-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

52900 mi

US $500
rear door locks weren't unlocking. side view mirrors stopped working cruise control stopped working 
75000 mi

US $100
3 door lock actuators.  
85560 mi

C $350
Truck stalled while driving, in motion. Truck turned over (cranked) but would not run. Required Tow. Dealer said it was a faulty battery. I believe incorrectly diagnosed. Happened again after battery replaced, but at highway speed. 
91840 mi Battery failed - internal short. Third battery in this truck. 
95680 mi

C $450
Rear AC lines developed two holes. Line replacement quoted at $1400, opted to have line spliced. 
97960 mi

C $25
Rear defroster tab broke off rear window. Rear heater motor has failed. replaced the motor, but not successful. 
13000 mi Rear defroster wire became detached from glass. Window specialist required to reattach with special, electrically conductive adhesive. 
25000 mi

US $1900
Cruise control and center electronics randomly turn off 
38000 mi

US $75
AC freon low. Recharged. Update: still leaking. 
44900 mi Battery dead, replaced Alternator not charging consistently. Failed on weekend, replaced myself at my cost as I couldn't wait for the dealer to be open on Monday. Needed the car to attend a family function. Odd clicking noises coming from under dash in gauge panel area. Service writer heard the noises and agrees they are not normal, but was not able to diagnose. 

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2008 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.

320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

43000 mi

US $377
Driver side door lock quit working. Relay replaced 
95000 mi

US $20
Cruise control would intermittently not work. Replaced brake switch. $20 from dealer. 15 min repair. 
113700 mi Front ventilation fan makes a squealing sound when running in low speed. Intermediate noise . 

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2008 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.

320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

74000 mi Replaced right headlamp 
25000 mi Replaced left door lock/actuator 
90300 mi

US $500
passenger side door lock would not work when activated 

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2008 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV

380-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

65000 mi

US $150
Rear window defog tab fell off twice, then rear window was replaced. 

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2008 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV

320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

157020 mi

C $97
Replaced Front Blower Motor 
168020 mi

C $350
Power and ground wire for driver door severed due to wear and tear over time. 
48000 mi Tire pressure monitor- was "fixed" by reseting, only to stop working two days later- will address when the gas filler neck is replaced. 
50000 mi tire pressure monitor was replaced 
55000 mi

US $181
Switch on the brake pedal that shuts off the cruise control was bad. This problem caused the cruise control to not work at all. 
103000 mi

US $80
Exterior rear view mirror motor needed replacing 
109700 mi

US $500
Power lift gate latch needed stopped working and needed replacing 
65300 mi

US $80
Replaced HVAC blower motor 

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2008 GMC Yukon Electrical Problems

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