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Used 2008 GMC Yukon SUV Consumer Reviews

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Awesome Vehicle

CW, 08/26/2008
2008 GMC Yukon Denali 4dr SUV AWD (6.2L 8cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

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).

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4 out of 5 stars

Great SUV from GMC

Montanadan, 01/13/2008
2008 GMC Yukon Denali 4dr SUV AWD (6.2L 8cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

We purchased the GMC 08 Denali after many reviews and this SUV offered the best value compared to the other options,(BMW,Lexus,Ford,etc). We love the way it drives, comfortable layout, nice interior features. If you are looking for 30 MPG, this is not your vehicle. The only negative is the gas mileage but we knew that before buying it. I strongly recommend the GMC Denali if you like great performance (6.2L V-8 for towing),great interior features(heated seats,steering wheel,comfortable seating with lots of room) and nice look (new body style from the 2006 denali). I would recommend one to my friends and family but get a gas card.

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5 out of 5 stars

Reliable, competent and roomy

Scott Murphy, 10/20/2022
2008 GMC Yukon SLE 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Our SLT 4wd, 5.3 now has 78k miles (10/22) and has been nothing but a pleasure save for the rather primitive 4 cog transmission. I bought it years ago from my elderly neighbor when he retired. Other than lifting the front springs up 2”; it’s as it left the factory; always garaged, averages 18mpg fully loaded up to our Maine house and runs like a champ. I’d get a new one but don’t care to spend $80,000 when this one is nearly perfect and only 15 years young. Used ones now are either worn to the bone or blinged out (and also worn out). Mine is the E85 version and gas here in NY is under $3/gal. Taking care of these beauties is straight forward. I would trade mine for anything.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

2008 Denali AWD

lgb, 10/31/2009
2008 GMC Yukon Denali 4dr SUV AWD (6.2L 8cyl 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

We first test drove the yukon SLT to replace our 2005 Denali. We never used the rear DVD player or Navigation in our 2005 so we thought we would down grade to the regular Yukon. NOT! Had to go back to the Denali series because the regular yukon didnt compare to the comfort we were used too. So we purchased a 2008 Denali.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Settled

Lu, 05/12/2008
2008 GMC Yukon Denali 4dr SUV AWD (6.2L 8cyl 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

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.

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2.5 out of 5 stars

Denali promises but does not deliver

skytop, 05/30/2008
2008 GMC Yukon Denali 4dr SUV AWD (6.2L 8cyl 6A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful

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!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Yukon SLE 4.8

Chuck, 04/02/2008
2008 GMC Yukon SLE 4dr SUV w/3SA (4.8L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

This is my 6th SUV and I must say it is by far the best. I've only had the Yukon for 2 months and have put 2K miles on it, but so far it has been totally problem free. As it is getting broken in, the performance and gas mileage (currently between 18 and 19) are improving. For its large size it corners really well which I attribute to the stabilizer bars. If put into passing gear around 50, it appears a little anemic, so if I were to do it all over, I may opt for the 5.3 liter or get 3.73 rear end.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Great ride and looks super!

RWT, 04/02/2008
2008 GMC Yukon Denali 4dr SUV AWD (6.2L 8cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

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.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Perfect Truck

Ron, 04/18/2008
2008 GMC Yukon Denali 4dr SUV AWD (6.2L 8cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

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.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

denali

Ron Hatfield, 05/01/2008
2008 GMC Yukon Denali 4dr SUV AWD (6.2L 8cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

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

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