2008 GMC Sierra Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2008 GMC Sierra recalls

Most common 2008 GMC Sierra problems

Problem areas named in the 68 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Air Bags	30
Electrical System	15
Structure	12
Latches/Locks/Linkages	11
Unknown Or Other	3
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)	2
Power Train	2
Steering	2
Vehicle Speed Control	1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	1

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
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 was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 159,398.

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 HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

2016-04-15, Structure
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
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.

2008 GMC Sierra questions

Does the 2008 GMC Sierra have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2008 GMC Sierra: Electrical System; Electrical System. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 GMC Sierra?

Based on 68 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (30), Electrical System (15), Structure (12).

How do I check if a recall on my 2008 GMC Sierra 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.