2008 Gmc Sierra problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (22) · Latches/Locks/Linkages (11) · Electrical System (9)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
50 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
Electrical System 2010-06-04 · campaign 10V240000 · 1,365,070 vehicles
Defect: GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2009 BUICK, LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 BUICK ENCLAVE; CADILLAC CTS; MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON XL; SATURN OUTLOOK; AND MODEL YEAR 2009 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HEATED WASHER FLUID SYSTEM (HWFS). A RECALL WAS IMPLEMENTED IN 2008 TO ADD A FUSE TO THE CONTROL CIRCUIT HARNESS TO ADDRESS THE P
Risk: IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE HEATED WASHER MODULE TO IGNITE AND A FIRE MAY OCCUR.
Fix: DEALERS WILL PERMANENTLY DISABLE AND REMOVE THE HEATED WASHER FLUID MODULE. AN UPDATED PAGE FOR THE OWNER MANUAL WILL BE PROVIDED AND INSERTED IN THE OWNER MANUAL TO DOCUMENT THAT THE FEATURE HAS BEEN PERMANENTLY DISABLED AND REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 11, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463 AND HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493 OR AT THE OWNER CENTER AT
Service bulletins (320)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly 2017-07-17 · 06-03-09-004H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this technical bulletin provides a procedure to lube the rear leaf springs on vehicles with the condition of a squeak noise originating from the rear of the vehicle.
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage 2017-02-08 · PIT5161E · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a bump feel or clunk noise at a stop or on launch. dealer should communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle. the bump clunk issue may b
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages 2017-01-31 · PIT3665E · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication advises the technician that the hydro-boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.
Equipment 2016-03-01 · PIT4989B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides the technician with a list of modules to check for communication with the scan tool, if the navigation radio does not display the current hybrid mode. dealer will use a scan tool to check communication with accessory direct current power control mo
Engine 2016-03-01 · PIP5276F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides steps the technician will uses to diagnose and repair vehicles that have low oil pressure after an oil change with the engine regular production option code l20, l77, l94, l96, l99, l9h, lc8, lc9, lh9, lmf, lmg, ly6, or lz1. vehicle may have servic
Equipment:electrical 2016-02-23 · PIC5953A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have an issue when using bluetooth voice recognition with an iphone. technician should work with the customer to insure the phone contacts to not have any emojis loaded to any contact.
Showing the 6 most recent of 320 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2021-09-22 · Air Bags“2008 gmc sierra. consumer writes in regards to takata airbag safety recall.…”
2021-06-22 · Air Bags · 159,398 mi“the contact owns a 2008 gmc sierra. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 21v052000 (air bags) the vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the recall was serviced; but, a week later the air bag warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to a local dealer or independent mechanic to have it diagnosed. the vehicle…”
2016-04-21 · Air Bags“tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2008 gmc sierra. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v324000 (air bags); however, 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 ha…”
2016-04-15 · Structure:body · 104,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2008 gmc sierra. the contact stated that the dashboard cracked on the passenger side of the vehicle and expanded to a gaping hole. it was diagnosed that the dashboard needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 104,000.…”
2016-04-07 · Electrical System · 99,550 mi“purchased my 2008 gmc sierra truck in november 2015 after having for only 5 months driver side door lock will only lock or unlock sometime, making it unsafe if you needed to exit quickly due to accident or fire. seen many other post about same problem. should be a recall on this.…”
2016-04-06 · Air Bags“tl* the contact owns a 2008 gmc sierra. the contact stated that the recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 15v324000 (air bags) was received in june of 2015. after contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were still not available and no estimated time fo…”
2016-03-09 · Air Bags“tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2008 gmc sierra. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v324000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified. the contact had not exp…”
2016-03-01 · Air Bags“tl* the contact owns a 2008 gmc sierra. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v324000 (air bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not aware of the issue. the contact had not exp…”
2016-02-23 · Structure:body · 36,900 mi“the dashboard is cracking above the instrument panel to the right of the airbag assembly. the truck is rarely driven, and has just passed 30,000 miles. the crack appeared while the truck sat in a stationary position in an enclosed garage.…”
2016-02-12 · Air Bags“tl* the contact owns a 2008 gmc sierra. the contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v324000 (air bags) however, 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 not made aware of the issue. the contact had not expe…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.