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Original Owner, still like new
Bob in AZ, 01/21/2017
2008 GMC Yukon Denali 4dr SUV AWD (6.2L 8cyl 6A)
19 of 19 people found this review helpful
This is the most relieable vehicle i've owned. Its getting dated, yet drives so well I just cant part with it. Its been very good to me.
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Cheap Door Actuators and Handles
jadams8, 12/15/2014
updated 06/15/2016
2008 GMC Yukon Denali 4dr SUV AWD (6.2L 8cyl 6A)
18 of 19 people found this review helpful
This will be the 3rd door actuator that has gone bad in less than 2 years on my 2008 GMC Denali. First the drivers door went bad then it was the passenger rear door and now it is the rear hatch actuator. I have received lies about the price by calling 2 different parts departments. I called one in Gainesville and one in Louisiana and the one in Louisiana quoted me 300.00 less than the Gainesville area.
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Love it!
Misty S, 03/23/2010
2008 GMC Yukon Denali 4dr SUV AWD (6.2L 8cyl 6A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
Best vehicle I have owned. Used to love to trade quite frequently, but not anymore. I love my Denali. Gas mileage isn't the greatest but it's a big SUV. What can you expect?
Best Ride EVER
2008 Denali, 05/21/2009
2008 GMC Yukon Denali 4dr SUV AWD (6.2L 8cyl 6A)
16 of 17 people found this review helpful
I traded in my 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab b/c my family needed a more comfortable ride for long trips. We looked at the Avalanche but really no difference from the Sierra with cabin space and comfort. The Denali rides like a dream. My truck had the old 5.3L V8 and felt just a little under- powered. The Denali with the new 6.2L V8 has plenty of power from towing my boat to accelerating for passing on the interstate (or even accelerating on the interstate while pulling the boat!!) Average gas mileage for my driving style is the same as the Sierra but definitely sucks more gas in town. Very comfortable, quiet ride. I do miss having a "truck" but that's what utility trailers are for.
SUV love hate relationship
TC, 02/15/2020
2008 GMC Yukon Denali 4dr SUV AWD (6.2L 8cyl 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I love my 2008 Denali but it does have some reliability issues. I have owned it for 6 years and have had to have the rear differential re built once and the transmission twice. The door handles have been replaced twice and now I have a broken one again. They are poorly designed cheesy plastic. Great truck to drive but more issues keep popping up. My truck has 119,000 miles on it now and I will be shopping for a replacement soon. Not sure I will replace it with another Denali because of all of the issues.
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Great used vehicle
Jeff, 04/01/2020
2008 GMC Yukon SLE 4dr SUV 4WD w/3SA (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I traded in my 2006 Sequoia on this 2008 Yukon SLT because the Sequoia was junk, which was surprising for a Toyota. the Yukon is a far superior vehicle with more power and less road noise and wind noise. Its extremely comfortable and is loaded with features that I love. I will always have a GMC from now on. Gas mileage is around 14 to 15 but my Sequoia was only around 11 so no big deal.
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2 years with 2008 Denali
Jay, 01/02/2010
2008 GMC Yukon Denali 4dr SUV (6.2L 8cyl 6A)
20 of 23 people found this review helpful
Best SUV I have owned yet. Last three SUV's were Tahoes and a Jeep Grand Cherokee. I am innpressed with the creature comforts. After driving, and towing with the 6.2 liter engine I would never go back to the 5.3 liter engine. My commute is mostly highway and I average 16.5 at 70 MPH. 10 MPG towing the boat. Two problems a sticky back door lock and non sticky gas door cover that keeps opening. I have not had the dealer look at them, as I have yet go back to the dealer with 38K miles in two years.
2008 Denali Problems
Sam Samson, 07/18/2009
2008 GMC Yukon Denali 4dr SUV (6.2L 8cyl 6A)
14 of 16 people found this review helpful
I've had problems with the electrical systems (door locks, wipers, Navigation system,) and now worst of all the brakes. I went metal to metal on the rears after 33,000 miles. the calipers are failing to retract properly - thus Pads wearing out totally prematurely. Normally a car goes thru 3 sets of front pads to 1 set of rears. I've had my car serviced by dealerships only, thus far. When they rotate the tires, I ask them to check the brakes since the wheels are already off. Well At the time of last visit to the dealership, (22,363 miles) All was well-- now 11,000 miles later My right rear roter is shot on the inside only due to a defective caliper. What can I do about it????
Great Truck
Mike, 05/13/2008
2008 GMC Yukon SLE 4dr SUV 4WD w/3SA (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
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.
Best SUV ever!
Dave in Florida, 06/29/2019
2008 GMC Yukon Denali 4dr SUV (6.2L 8cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I've owned mine for over three years and I love it. I owned a Tahoe and it always had problems, then I moved up to the Yukon and WOW what a difference. The Yukon is solid as a rock, tons of power in that 6.2 V8 and I've towed my boat 28' Cruiser on my thri-axel trailer with no problems and that's over 9,500 pounds.
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