GMC Yukon Hybrid Problems by Year

We compared every GMC Yukon Hybrid model year from 2008–2011 using 51 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 0 recalls and federal defect investigations. The years to avoid are 2008, which drew far more complaints than other Yukon Hybrid years at the same age. The best years are 2011.

3model years
51complaints
0recalls
2008worst years
2011best years

Complaints by model year

20082009201132145
Owner complaints per model year, GMC Yukon Hybrid. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
20115−56%—Fuel SystemGood
200914typical—ElectricalAverage
2008322.1×—AirbagCaution

* Complaints compared with the median Yukon Hybrid year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common GMC Yukon Hybrid problems

  • Air bagsworst: 2008
    1325%
  • Electrical systemworst: 2008
    1020%
  • Engine & coolingworst: 2008
    816%
  • Brakesworst: 2008
    816%
  • Other / not specified
    714%
  • Transmission & drivetrainworst: 2008
    510%
  • Steeringworst: 2008
    510%
  • Locks & latchesworst: 2008
    48%
  • Stability & traction controlworst: 2008
    36%
  • Fuel & propulsion systemworst: 2008
    36%
  • Body & structureworst: 2009
    36%
  • Speed control & accelerationworst: 2008
    24%
  • Seatsworst: 2008
    12%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroofworst: 2009
    12%

Frequently asked questions

What years of the GMC Yukon Hybrid should you avoid?

2008 — this year has the most complaints relative to other Yukon Hybrid years at the same age, led by air bags problems in the 2008.

What is the best year for the GMC Yukon Hybrid?

2011 has the fewest complaints compared with other Yukon Hybrid years at the same age. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.

What are the most common GMC Yukon Hybrid problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the air bags (13), electrical system (10) and engine & cooling (8). Airbag complaints peak in the 2008 model year.

How many recalls has the GMC Yukon Hybrid had?

0 recalls across 2008–2011.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.