2008 GMC SIERRA 2500 Electrical System Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Electrical System Issues in the 2008 GMC SIERRA 2500
2 electrical system complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 GMC SIERRA 2500. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Electrical System Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 GMC SIERRA 2500. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE, IT SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WAS CONTACTED AND DROVE TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE MECHANIC'S SHOP. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HARRY ROBINSON BUICK GMC (6000 S 36TH ST, FORT SMITH, AR 72908, (479) 646-8600) FOR A SECOND DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE DEALER FOUND THAT THE MAIN CONTROL MODULE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER: 14515B AS A POSSIBLE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100,000.
THE BRAKE LIGHTS ON MY 2008 GMC SIERRA WILL GET STUCK ON, INDICATING TO OTHERS THAT I AM BRAKING WHEN IN ACTUALITY I AM NOT. I HAVE REPLACED THE BRAKE SWITCH AND THE ISSUE CONTINUES.
Other 2008 GMC SIERRA 2500 Problem Areas
Air Bags
38 complaints
Unknown Or Other
9 complaints
Engine
4 complaints
Fuel System Diesel
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
2 complaints
Power Train
2 complaints
Seat Belts
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Structurebody
2 complaints
Electrical Systeminstrument Panelspeedometerodometer
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Equipmentmechanicalslide In Camper
1 complaint
Fuelpropulsion System
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Power Traindriveline
1 complaint
Service Brakes
1 complaint
Structure
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Control
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
1 complaint