CarRecallWatchThe 2008 GMC Sierra 2500 has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 63 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (39 reports).
2008 GMC Sierra 2500 recalls
Passenger airbag inflator may explode, injuring occupants
Some 2007-2008 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 trucks have passenger-side front airbag inflators that were installed as interim replacements in earlier Takata airbag recalls.
Passenger Air Bag May Rupture and Send Metal Fragments at Occupants
Some heavy-duty pickups from 2007 and 2008 have a passenger-side frontal air bag inflator that may be damaged by moisture over time.
Most common 2008 GMC Sierra 2500 problems
Problem areas named in the 63 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 39 |
| Unknown Or Other | 9 |
| Engine | 4 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Structure | 3 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Equipment | 2 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 2 |
What owners report
The curtain airbags on both the passenger and driver side deployed while driving down the road. The truck is available for inspection although the deployed bags have been cut off in order to drive it home. Pictures were taken before doing so and are available for inspection. My son is pretty shaken up and has injuries to his shoulder, face and his ears are ringing.
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2008 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated that while researching the history of the vehicle it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 166,521 and while researching online, it was discovered that the mileage was 207,759.
High speed collision with a cement truck destroyed most of the front portion of the vehicle. Neither passenger nor driver airbag deployed and seat belts did not lock up, injuring the driver. No warning lights indicating an airbag problem appeared prior to crash. The vehicle is now impounded at towing company yard pending insurance investigation.
A YEAR OR SO AFTER RECIEVINV MY AIRBAG RECALL SERVICE, MY DASH STARTED CRACKING. IT STARTED AT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. IT IS NOW CRACKED IN OTHER PLACES AND RATTLES CONSTANTLY WHILE IN MOTION. I FEEL THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD. I'VE YET TO SEE A GMC/CHEVY FROM 2007.5-14 THAT THIS IS NOT A PROBLEM. IT SEEMS THAT THE DASH PIECES COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY/DEATH IF NOT FIXED. GM WILL NOT FIX THE PROBLEM ON THEIR END WITH OUT THE CONSUMER PAYING $450-750. THEY SAID THAT WAS THE REPLACEMENT COST WITH THE EXACT SAME DASH. THAT DASH WOULD MOST LIKELY CRACK AS WELL. WHY HAS GM NOT BEEN HELD ACCOUNTABLE? WILL PEOPLE HAVE TO BECOME INJURED/DEAD BEFORE THE PROBLEM IS FIXED? PICTURES CAN BE SENT ON REQU
STEERING COLUMN SEPERATED AT THE TILT COLUMN PIVOT JOINT. TOTAL STEERING LOST. THE COLLAPSIBLE COLUMN SECTION ALLOWED THE PIVOT JOINT RETENTION TO DISSENGAGE ALSO SLIDE TOWARD ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THERE ARE TWO SET SCREWS, THAT WORK LOOSE (GOOGLE SEARCH OF ISSUE RESULTED IN LOTS OF DOCUMENTED CASES), AND SET SCREWS FELL OUT AND TOTAL STEERING COLUMN SHAFT SEPERATED AT PIVOT JOINT. NO INJURY, BUT ONLY DUE TO REMOTE COUNTY ROAD AT 7AM WITH NO TRAFFIC. VEHICLE WENT INTO DITCH VS ONCOMING TRAFFIC ONLY DUE TO CROWN OF RURAL COUNTY ROAD. VEHICLE SPEED WAS MINIMAL AS I JUST EXITED A TURN IN INTERSECTION. VEHICLE TOWED. WILL UPLOAD PICS LATER OR PLEASE REQUEST THEM ALSO. I AM SAV
2008 GMC Sierra 2500 questions
Does the 2008 GMC Sierra 2500 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2008 GMC Sierra 2500: Passenger airbag inflator may explode, injuring occupants; Passenger Air Bag May Rupture and Send Metal Fragments at Occupants; Electrical System. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 GMC Sierra 2500?
Based on 63 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (39), Unknown Or Other (9), Engine (4).
How do I check if a recall on my 2008 GMC Sierra 2500 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.