2008 GMC SIERRA 2500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
77
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
6
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 GMC SIERRA 2500
The 2008 GMC SIERRA 2500 has received a total of 77 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 6 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (38 complaints), Unknown Or Other (9 complaints), and Engine (4 complaints).
Recalls for the 2008 GMC SIERRA 2500
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2008 GMC SIERRA 2500, potentially affecting up to 340,268 vehicles.
Recall 20V011000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 699 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with non-desiccated, passenger frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high...
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-866-522-9559. GM's number for...
View full details →Recall 15V324000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 330,198 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD trucks manufactured November 28, 2006, to August 29, 2008, and 2007-2008 GMC Sierra 2500HD and 3500HD trucks manufactured November 27, 2006, to August 29, 2008. The affected vehicles are equipped with a passenger side frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which,...
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on July 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's numbers...
View full details →Recall 14V407000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 9,371 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Chevrolet Silverado HD 2500/3500 trucks manufactured January 18, 2007, to June 22, 2011, and GMC Sierra HD 2500/3500 trucks manufactured January 22, 2007, to June 21, 2011, and equipped with an auxiliary battery. Owners may unknowingly draw too much current through the vehicle's trailer harness resulting in the melting of...
Consequence: If the fusible link melts it may come into contact with adjacent components, damage the electrical center cover, the nearby wiring harness conduit and other vehicle components, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: GM will notify owners and dealers will replace the jumper harness with one that includes a 40 amp inline fuse, and provide the owner with supplemental Owner Manual information, free of charge. The recall began on August 29, 2014. Owners...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 GMC SIERRA 2500
77 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 GMC SIERRA 2500. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 38 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Diesel | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systeminstrument Panelspeedometerodometer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentmechanicalslide In Camper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkages | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Traindriveline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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.
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 REQUEST.
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 REQUEST.
Safety Rating for the 2008 GMC SIERRA 2500
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 GMC SIERRA 2500 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 GMC SIERRA 2500
General Motors, LLC has issued 6 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2008 GMC SIERRA 2500. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
150089004C — SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
07-08-42-006I — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This informational bulletin provides information for an available BCM calibrations that would restore bulb outages when using a second stage manufacturer
PIT4551F — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that during the Pre-Delivery Inspection it may be noticed that the backup alarm is inoperative. Technician can locate the wire harness on the right rear of the frame. Technician can route the harness up and over the spare tire hoist tube...
PIT4323F — AIR BAGS
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the passenger presence system, passenger air bag on/off indicators, passenger air bag on/off switch, and passenger seat belt indicator. Dealer can review and explain the options that are equipped with the vehicle in question.
PIE-0115 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
GMC/CHEVROLET: ENGINEERING INFORMATION-MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL). CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, CHANGE FUEL FILTER/ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED MESSAGE DISPLAYED ON DIC, DTC P0087 SET. ENGINEERING ATTEMPTING TO DETERMINE ROOT CAUSE OF THE LOW FUEL RAIL PRESSURE CONDITION. *PE
07320 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
CHEVROLET GMC SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. FRONT AXLE VENT TUBE KINKED - FLUID LEAK. *NJ CSC WAS RECEIVED. UPDATED 4/24/08. *NJ
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 GMC SIERRA 2500
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GMC SIERRA 2500
- 2003 GMC SIERRA 2500 — 193 complaints
- 2004 GMC SIERRA 2500 — 175 complaints
- 2005 GMC SIERRA 2500 — 159 complaints
- 2006 GMC SIERRA 2500 — 78 complaints
- 2007 GMC SIERRA 2500 — 98 complaints
- 2008 GMC SIERRA 2500 (current)
- 2009 GMC SIERRA 2500 — 37 complaints
- 2010 GMC SIERRA 2500 — 11 complaints
- 2011 GMC SIERRA 2500 — 81 complaints
- 2012 GMC SIERRA 2500 — 39 complaints
- 2013 GMC SIERRA 2500 — 57 complaints
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