The service and repair manual for the 2008 GMC Yukon — 6.0L V8 and 5.3L V8 and 4.8L V8 and 6.2L V8 engines, 5 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones GMC published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 6.0L V8 — 364 cu in, OHV 5.3L V8 — 325 cu in, OHV 4.8L V8 — OHV 6.2L V8 — 376 cu in, OHV |
| Trims | Hybrid Sport Utility 4-Door · SLE Sport Utility 4-Door · Base Sport Utility 4-Door · Denali Sport Utility 4-Door · SLT Sport Utility 4-Door |
| Other 2008 Yukon variants | Yukon XL 1500 → · Yukon XL 2500 → |
| Federal record | 4 recalls · 248 complaints · 532 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2008 Yukon manual






03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 1,253
- General Information 1,912
- Accessories & Equipment 6,032
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 485
- Body & Frame 2,383
- Brakes 739
- Restraints 392
- Drivelines & Axles 582
- Steering 430
- Electrical 4,794
- Suspension 384
- Engine Mechanical 900
- Transmission 1,363
- Engine Performance 2,355
- Front 177
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2008 Yukon
- Electrical System · 08V441000This may cause other electrical features to malfunction, create an odor, or cause smoke increasing t.
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 21V052000An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, re.
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 21V050000An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, re.
- Electrical System · 10V240000It is possible for the heated washer module to ignite and a fire may occur.
Owners have filed 248 complaints and GMC has issued 532 technical service bulletins for the 2008 Yukon. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2008 Yukon manual
Is this manual specific to the 2008 Yukon?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2008 model year, covering the 6.0L V8 and 5.3L V8 and 4.8L V8 and 6.2L V8 across the Hybrid Sport Utility 4-Door, SLE Sport Utility 4-Door, Base Sport Utility 4-Door, Denali Sport Utility 4-Door, SLT Sport Utility 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones GMC published for this year.
What 2008 Yukon problems does it help with?
4 recalls are on federal record for the 2008 Yukon, covering electrical system, air bags. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by GMC dealers.
Does it include 2008 Yukon wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2008 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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