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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.
Great SUV
Aj, 11/30/2009
2009 GMC Yukon SLT2 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
15 of 16 people found this review helpful
I always drove Toyota and Hondas but after long research bought Yukon 2009. I am really impressed by smooth drive. We have two kids and our parents often travel with us, its been great fun in Yukon. DVD quality is great. I wish they had LATCH for car seat at all seating places in middle and third row. There are no front latches in 3rd row and has only one back latch. You might have tough time fitting two car seat in 3rd row. I get about 14.5 mpg at 1000 mi. Over all, not going back to Honda and toyota at all.
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????
Yukon
Yukon Rob, 02/20/2008
2008 GMC Yukon Denali 4dr SUV (6.2L 8cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I have owned 3 Chevy Tahoes, I decided to opt for the Yukon this time big difference between my last 2004 Chevy to the 2008 Yukon the ride is great my only drawback is the rear captian chairs it leaves no room for a full grown teenager let alone an adult. GM should consider putting the bluetooth function in but then it would kill the deal with on-star and verizon. I put 22 inch wheels on the car I am getting a little rub with 305/45/22 and the ride has gotten a bit harder. Other than that I am very happy
Great Truck
Mike, 05/13/2008
2008 GMC Yukon SLE 4dr SUV 4WD w/3SA (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
5 of 5 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.
SUV love hate relationship
TC, 02/15/2020
2008 GMC Yukon Denali 4dr SUV AWD (6.2L 8cyl 6A)
5 of 5 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)
5 of 5 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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*Caution 2009 Yukon
lemonyukon, 06/03/2013
2009 GMC Yukon SLT2 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
16 of 20 people found this review helpful
I am the unfortunate owner of a 2009 Yukon XL, it currently has 49,500 miles on it and in the last 6 months has been in at least once with problems. This is the short list: 1) Door module of course as you see that many times 2) hot air coming out of drivers side vents and a/c on passenger. 3) oil sensor model and remember this one it enabled us to find out that bulletins exist concerning oil consumption. The valve covers do not allow the oil to drop back down to the engine 4) after we got that done and the repair did not work it tossed another code about emission module and it then had metal in the oil 5) the valves rings had to be replaced. 6) 3 more codes in shop today! 5)
Best SUV ever!
Dave in Florida, 06/29/2019
2008 GMC Yukon Denali 4dr SUV (6.2L 8cyl 6A)
4 of 4 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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Excellent Vehicle
Eddie's Denali, 08/29/2010
2009 GMC Yukon Denali 4dr SUV AWD (6.2L 8cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I just bought our 2009 Denali and so far it's been a great experience. The power behind the wheel and the towing abilities are going to benefit us, my family and friends, as we like to be out doors and enjoy hauling my camping trailer every where we go. GREAT vehicle.
Great ride
Tim, 12/29/2016
2008 GMC Yukon SLE 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Bought with 155000 miles from good first owner.great smooth ride , put 10000 more miles already. Very comfortable, lots of features, everything works. Remote start,seat warmers, Bose speakers. Plenty of room for 6 people. Would recommend this car to anyone
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Overall a Great Vehicle
AnnePl, 12/07/2019
2008 GMC Yukon SLE 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
My Yukon has nearly 190k miles on it, and only has a few minor issues. The brake pedal is out of adjustment, which interferes with the cruise kicking on. I’ve had to re-dye the leather on the steering wheel, and the back-up assist isn’t working, due to a faulty sensor. Other than that, the vehicle has not been in the shop since I bought it in 2016. I’ve put 60k miles on it since I bought it. For the age & mileage, I am very happy with this vehicle.
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Yukon for us!
Doug Yarbrough, 05/16/2018
2009 GMC Yukon SLT1 XFE 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
7 of 10 people found this review helpful
This one was just waiting on us, I guess. We've had our eye on this one for a couple months now, and when we were finally able to purchase the Yukon it was still available. Just what we were looking for. We had an 05 Tahoe and was looking for something similar. This one, believe it or not, still has a new car smell. The interior is showroom clean. No dents. All electrical and mechanical pieces work perfectly. While these SUV's are not for everyone, you should at least give them a looksee.
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Great Vechicle
Great Vechicle, 12/11/2009
2009 GMC Yukon Denali 4dr SUV (6.2L 8cyl 6A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
We purchase a 2009 GMC Yukon Denali Oct. 2009 to replace our 2003 Chevy Suburban, which was an incredibly reliable vehicle. What a difference the GMC Denali makes. Superior ride, more hp and even better fuel mileage, getting 18.1 city and unbelievable 21.6 highway at 78 MPH. Strongly recommend this vehicle to anyone that loves to be comfortable. It comes loaded with more than you can imagine. We just love it.
So far good car....
Jim Phillips, 08/27/2009
2009 GMC Yukon SLT2 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
Wish the fuel economy was a little better. Also, the rear back seats don't fold down to the floor so the back not very functional unless moving out the very heavy back seats.
Great purchase
FL Buyer, 07/16/2008
2008 GMC Yukon Denali 4dr SUV AWD (6.2L 8cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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!
Great SUV
quikag, 01/24/2009
2008 GMC Yukon Denali 4dr SUV (6.2L 8cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I love driving my '08 Yukon Denali. The power is good, the comfort is awesome and it's just a nice SUV to drive. With the deals out there on these trucks, it's definitely worth checking out. I got $16k off sticker on a loaded '08 towards the end of the model year.
Great Surburban
d, 04/24/2009
2008 GMC Yukon SLE 4dr SUV 4WD w/3SA (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Yes I said Surburban, because after 25 Chevrolets I traded up to a GMC- I liked the Styling better, This is a quantum leap in vehicle quality, styling and interor design. It's quiet, comfortable and roomy. The 5.3 with multi displacement is smmoth- can't even tell when its in 4 cyl mode. Remote start is a hit and the tri zone AC is a winner- everyone gets their temp selection
Great truck, bad MPG
kthomas1975, 05/25/2008
2008 GMC Yukon SLE 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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.
08 Denali Black/Black
Luxury Ride, 09/03/2007
2008 GMC Yukon Denali 4dr SUV AWD (6.2L 8cyl 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Just purchased an new 2008 Denali and I am loving this vehicle. The grade of leather and the amount of features make driving almost like flying a jet. Engine has great acceleration and the interior of the car is very plush.
Very reliable, perfect for our needs
Gundo, 09/09/2009
2009 GMC Yukon Denali 4dr SUV AWD (6.2L 8cyl 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
We've got the Yukon Denali and it has been incredibly reliable with decent gas mileage considering it's size. To date, I've put 47,000 miles on the rig, and other than a recent brake job have done nothing but change the oil. Those that complain about GM and these trucks haven't owned one. I have been pleasantly surprised by the lack of repairs required. Biggest complaint would be lack of reclining seats in second row (we've got the bench) and slow to respond reverse camera - seems to take forever sometimes. Cheers
Overpriced
James Hightower, 05/15/2019
2009 GMC Yukon Denali 4dr SUV AWD (6.2L 8cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Drives great. roomy & comfortable. Drive train problems occurred as soon as the 100,000 mile warranty.
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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).
Love this Denali
Saul Boyd, 01/18/2009
2008 GMC Yukon Denali 4dr SUV (6.2L 8cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have driven and owned many automobiles. The Denali is a pleasure to drive. I traded my TrailBlazer in for the new Denali and the gas is not any worse than my TrailBlazer. It was a nice auto. I looked at every auto maker Toyota, Lexus, and others from outside the country only to find not one could pull me away from GMC.
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.
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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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.
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.
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!
Wow! I'm impressed!
Ohio Yukon, 01/06/2009
2008 GMC Yukon SLE 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I purchased a 2008 4WD GMC Yukon SLE for my wife after she wrecked her 2004 Honda Pilot. We initially were going to purchase another Pilot, however, being the savvy consumer, I also looked at the Dodge Aspen, the GMC Acadia, and the Buick Enclave. While we were at the GMC dealer, my wife noticed the Yukon after she test drove the Buick Enclave. We decided to give it a test drive and Wow! was I impressed. Even after just driving a loaded Buick Enclave the Yukon stood out as a more comfortable, smoother, and much more roomy vehicle. Plus with the $8000 dollar cash back incentive coupled with employee pricing it was an easy decision to make.
World Class
AD, 01/05/2008
2008 GMC Yukon SLE 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I've owned or been around GM products for years. They have evolved over the years into real world class vehicles. This new Yukon is absolutely fabulous. It's huge, but gets reasonable gas mileage for it's size. It's quiet, roomy, classy looking and handles well. We considered the Land Rover LR3, but frankly, don't need and wouldn't use the off road capability. The LR3 is a very nice truck with snob appeal. It's certainly no nicer, and certainly does not have the reliability of a GM product. It's expensive, but in line with it's competitors. Get the 20" wheels and handling improves impressively.
Yukon SLE 4.8
Chuck, 04/02/2008
2008 GMC Yukon SLE 4dr SUV w/3SA (4.8L 8cyl 4A)
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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.
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.
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.
denali
Ron Hatfield, 05/01/2008
2008 GMC Yukon Denali 4dr SUV AWD (6.2L 8cyl 6A)
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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
Great SUV
Rick, 05/03/2008
2008 GMC Yukon Denali 4dr SUV AWD (6.2L 8cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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.
Misfire Misfire Misfire
Rob, 03/11/2009
2008 GMC Yukon SLE 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 4 people found this review helpful
Vehicle broke down on us 5 times in less than 6 months, and the dealership could not figure out the problem, or lack of trying to figure out the problem. One day someone got a bright idea to see if any another dealerships are experiencing the same problem, the vehicle will start until it gets hot, but don't turn it off because it won't start up again. Anyhoo, some other dealer was having that same problem and at last it was fixed.