2008 GMC Yukon Consumer Reviews

Awesome Vehicle

Written by: CW on 08/26/2008

Vehicle

2008 GMC Yukon Denali 4dr SUV AWD (6.2L 8cyl 6A)

Review

This is a very nice vehicle, my wife loves the smooth ride. I enjoy knowing my family is safe with the AWD stabletrac system. Avg 14 MPG, but I knew that prior to purchasing (a small price to pay for safety and luxury).

Favorite Features

Navagation, exterior design, interior comfort

Suggested Improvements

Less throaty exterior engine noise

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Great purchase

Written by: FL Buyer on 07/15/2008

Vehicle

2008 GMC Yukon Denali 4dr SUV AWD (6.2L 8cyl 6A)

Review

This truck rides and looks great! It's been nothing but a pleasure since I purchased it 2 mos ago and I would go back tomorrow and do it all over again. I have three friends that own Escalades and they love my truck especially for $10K less because it drives and looks identical. My other cars are a BMW 750 LI and a BMW 545, but we like driving the truck. Gas mileage is averaging about 14 MPG, but my 7 Series gets only about 20 MPG and the 5 Series gets 18 MPG (both premium) and this truck runs on mid- grade! Go get a good deal on one today!

Favorite Features

Truck has great pick up for a large vehicle and handles very well. This truck is very comfortable and has a solid storage room.

Suggested Improvements

A slightly bigger nav screen, one- touch up/down on all four windows and front parking sensors. Other then that this is solid!

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Denali promises but does not deliver

Written by: skytop on 05/29/2008

Vehicle

2008 GMC Yukon Denali 4dr SUV AWD (6.2L 8cyl 6A)

Review

My '08 Denali Yukon XL SUV came to me after GM lemon lawed my first Denali. So now I have a second one. This one had little problems until yesterday. It suddenly dropped dead on the road. It went completely dead. Absolutely nothing worked including the much vaulted OnAtar. It did not work at all. I had to use my cell phone to call the dealer who called OnStar and after a 2 hour wait, a tow truck came and flatbedded the 2 ton dead whale to the dealer. I am sorely outraged that a 4 week old so called 'premier' vehicle should totally drop dead on the road stranding the occupants. The dealer could not determine what the problem is and now I am once again victimized by GM. Bummer!

Favorite Features

Space is large but rear seats always interfere and are difficult and heavy to remove. Poor design. Navigation is cumbersome and fails to recognize street addresses which is highly frustrating. Ride is smooth but floats with numb steering. Seats comfy.

Suggested Improvements

Gas mileage is abominable. Braking is very weak. Seat tracks hide cell phone and keys. Why must GM have spaces under the seat tracks? Stupid! Gas lid should lock like European cars offer. High air pressure when driver's window is open necessitates opening rear windows so your ears don't rupture.

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Great truck, bad MPG

Written by: kthomas1975 on 05/24/2008

Vehicle

2008 GMC Yukon SLE 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 4A)

Review

Great truck, horrible gas mileage. I've averaged 15 mpg. This truck has plenty of power, great ride, quiet cabin (except for the roar of my V8 when I accelerate. leg room is great. I'm 6'5" tall, and love to sit in the back with my toddler when my wife drives. I wish I had opted for more options, and the Tahoe is exactly the same truck, but several hundred dollars cheaper similarly equipped at most dealerships. If you don't do long commutes, and have a need for lots of room, you can't go wrong with a Yukon or Tahoe. I have 40,000 miles and have never had any problems.

Favorite Features

Power!

Suggested Improvements

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Great Truck

Written by: Mike on 05/13/2008

Vehicle

2008 GMC Yukon SLE 4dr SUV 4WD w/3SA (5.3L 8cyl 4A)

Review

Just so nobody gets confused, after reading all of the other reviews; the biggest complaint was fuel economy. I gave fuel economy a 10 because I knew what I was getting into and the fuel economy is expected per the size and weight of the vehicle. I have owned 17 cars and the thus far my 2008 SLT Yukon is the best one. It has a lot of interior space; it performs well on the back roads and highways; the seats are very comfortable for short and long trips; it is fun and easy to drive; the all instruments are within arms and easily accessible; and the configuration of all instruments are easily learned.

Favorite Features

Easy and fun to drive with very little blind spots; 5.3L 320 HP engine; rear window opens for easy access and for transporting items that are to long; comfortable seats; XM radio and great speakers.

Suggested Improvements

Because GM wishes to include the third row seats, they installed the rear seats forward, which takes away room for people sitting in the back seats. I am not a fan of third row seats and it is my opinion if you what to transport that many people buy the Yukon XL or the Chevy Suburban.

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Settled

Written by: Lu on 05/11/2008

Vehicle

2008 GMC Yukon Denali 4dr SUV AWD (6.2L 8cyl 6A)

Review

I test drove 6 vehicles before I settled for this one. This one wasn't even my 1st choice but I couldn't pass up the great deal I was getting and so far its been good. The handling is pretty good and fuel economy is what can be expected out of an AWD SUV. The vehicle comes with a lot of standard features(denali) like heated seats, remote start, etc. My only real problem is the 3rd row seat. Does not fold down to the ground and is made for children. Other models like the 2008 Toyota Sequoia and 2008 Lincoln Navigator can sit full grown adults back there and does fold down to the ground and other crossovers of GM do this so why not the full size SUVs.

Favorite Features

Standard remote start, navigation, rear DVD, power running boards, heated seats, power liftgate.

Suggested Improvements

3rd row seating! GM needs to get with the times. Almost all other full size SUV have that fold down 3rd row that can sit adults. I asked GM why this wasnt done. They're answer was there more cargo room when you remove the 3rd row seat completely. If I wanted more cargo room I'll buy a pick up truck.

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Great SUV

Written by: Rick on 05/03/2008

Vehicle

2008 GMC Yukon Denali 4dr SUV AWD (6.2L 8cyl 6A)

Review

We were putting to many miles on our 2005 Cayenne S and needed a second SUV. After doing tons of research, I found the Denali to be the best value in it's class. The ride and comfort are a plus, the 6.2 V8 has a lot of power, but is slow in getting there. The transmission needs improvement, it could be a little smoother. We found the Denali worked best for us on long trips, four adults can travel in sheer comfort.

Favorite Features

Nav. DVD. Rear camera. On board computer.

Suggested Improvements

A little more initial pick-up. Work out the kinks in the auto trans.

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denali

Written by: Ron Hatfield on 05/01/2008

Vehicle

2008 GMC Yukon Denali 4dr SUV AWD (6.2L 8cyl 6A)

Review

I havearound 10000 kms on this truck. It works great and has lots of power and speed. I have a 97 yukon gt too and this has 400000 sobig fan of yukons. This one has alot more technolgy than the old one but both are great

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

would like to have a stick shift and console like enclave or ford lariat

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Perfect Truck

Written by: Ron on 04/17/2008

Vehicle

2008 GMC Yukon Denali 4dr SUV AWD (6.2L 8cyl 6A)

Review

Love the Denali. Build quality is much improved. Far more power and even better ride than my previous SUV (Toyota Sequoia) and my 2007 H2.

Favorite Features

Power lift gate, remote start, audio system, AWD

Suggested Improvements

Why mention fuel mileage here? You know it is aAWD when you buy it!

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Great ride and looks super!

Written by: RWT on 04/02/2008

Vehicle

2008 GMC Yukon Denali 4dr SUV AWD (6.2L 8cyl 6A)

Review

I have owned GM vehicles for 15 years now and this is by far the best I have ever had. I owned mostly 2 Chevys until this one. Looked for over 5 months and compared the Tahoe, Ford and Yukon and it was not close. The Yukon just looked and felt better. I saw the Yukon on the road and it always made me stop and look. Gas is hard, but it is for everyone right now. Only complaint I have is the folding 3rd row seat. Don't know if it is just mine but it is difficult to move and almost impossible to replace is removed. Should have looked at power seats there.

Favorite Features

Rear DVD, AWD, heated seats, heated steering wheel, oil life system

Suggested Improvements

3rd row seat, fuel economy

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