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 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (4%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (21%)

$100 - $499 (50%)

< $100 (17%)

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Chart based on 24 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.

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

85700 mi

US $389
Replace hub/assembly. Passenger side/front. 
91500 mi

US $350
Bad front right wheel bearing. Wheel bearing replaced. 
98000 mi

US $320
Air shocks were leaking. OEM replacements were to expensive and replaced with Arnot air shocks. 
94000 mi Autoride pump failed 
109000 mi

US $200
Replaced air ride pump for the second time in 2 years. Apparently had bad connection causing a leak the made the pump run and burn out. Replaced with arnot brand to match shocks and have had no issues since 
91500 mi

C $650
LF and RF wheel bearings required replacement. Second set on this truck. Replaced lower ball joints on both sides. 
117180 mi

C $300
Rear air suspension control module shorted out, causing the truck to act as though there was a bad ground. All control systems, ignition, hvac, body control modules etc acted up as if there was a grounding issue. Module replaced and all is good. 
222640 mi

C $1500
Fixed the tie rod ends, 
243040 mi Drove into a snow bank, which put water into a rear suspension control module, which made everything on dash go crazy. Dried it out - works perfect. 
41300 mi Rattling in rear and air suspension pump was running constantly. Rear shock absorber (air shock) found leaking and replaced. 
114000 mi

US $2500
sway bar frame mounting ears rusted, end links broken rear air shock blown out front shock squeaking, shock costs $600 so not replacing. outer front left unitized bearing replaced 
120000 mi

US $350
replaced road sensing front shock, front end still making awful noises after replacing other shock, sway bar, axles, bearings, and having whole front differential rebuilt (as reported last quarter). Worst truck I have ever owned. 
122600 mi Front magnetorheological struts replaced again - demanded that dealer pay for it since I had just paid to replace them with OEM parts. Now left shock rattles, probably a loose or worn mount. 
129000 mi

US $800
Strut rattling, replaced again 

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2008 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.

320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

137000 mi

US $1100
Ball joints 

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2008 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV

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

112000 mi

US $455
R/H front ball joint severely worn affecting steering and safety. Ball joint replaced. 
40000 mi

US $125
Front passenger shock leaking oil needed to be replaced Front passenger shock leaking oil. Needed to be replaced. 

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2008 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV

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

87400 mi

US $600
Replaced pads, rotors, Driver side wheel bearing (front) 
105200 mi

US $600
left front wheel bearing failed. 
169520 mi

C $400
Rear Z55 Air ride shocks failed. Replaced shocks, compressor and air lines. 
168020 mi

C $350
Failed Right wheel bearing. Front right CV Axle failed, would make loud popping noise when turned completely to the right. 

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2008 GMC Yukon Suspension Problems

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