TAKATA RECALL I HAVE REQUESTED THE DEALER TO CHANGE THE AIRBAG BECAUSE OF THE RECALL FOR A LONG TIME AND THE ANSWER IS THAT PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE FROM GMC. I AM CONCERNED FOR MY SAFETY AND MY FAMILY. NHTSA RECALL #16V381. MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBER:2049151 LAST SERVICE AND REQUEST WAS AROUND NOVEMBER TIME FRAM.
2008 GMC Yukon airbags problems
severe 185 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
185
Recalls
0
Crashes
6
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 10 most recent
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 GMC YUKON XL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V381000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 GMC YUKON. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V381000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
TAKATA RECALL INCOMPLETE - NO PARTS AVAILABLE
WE WERE NOTIFIED, AS WE WERE GETTING SERVICE DONE ON OUR VEHICLE, THAT THERE WAS AN AIRBAG RECALL ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. WE WERE NEVER INFORMED ABOUT ANY IMPENDING RECALL. WE THEN CONTACTED OUR DEALER, AND WE WERE TOLD THAT AS OF MAY 2016, GMC DID NOT YET HAVE A SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM. NO FURTHER WORD ON ANY CORRECTIVE ACTION TO DATE.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 GMC YUKON. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V383000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER COUL…
HAVE NEVER BEEN CONTACTED WHEN THE PARTS WERE AVAILBLE OR WHEN THE VEHICLE COOULD BE BROUGHT IN FOR THE RECALL CORRECTIONS
2008 GMC YUKON. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TAKATA AIRBAG SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE TO COMPLETE THE RECALL REPAIR. UPDATED 12/08/2017*JS
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 GMC YUKON DENALI. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V383000 (AIR BAGS). AFTER CONTACTING HENDRIX GMC (1127 KENTINGTON DR, DURHAM, NC) AND THE MANUFACTURER, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE RECALL REMEDY WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 GMC YUKON XL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V383000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. DAVE SINCLAIR BUICK GMC (5655 SOUTH LINDBERGH BLVD, ST LOUIS, MO 63123, 314-842-4200) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED T…
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2008 GMC Yukon?
It's a meaningful issue. 185 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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