2008 GMC SIERRA 3500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
27
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
8
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 GMC SIERRA 3500
The 2008 GMC SIERRA 3500 has received a total of 27 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. 8 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (16 complaints), Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems (2 complaints), and Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2008 GMC SIERRA 3500
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2008 GMC SIERRA 3500, 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 3500
27 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 GMC SIERRA 3500. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Diesel | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Traindriveline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 GMC SIERRA LD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V381000 (AIR BAGS), HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER (CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM FIAT OF SOUTH SAVANNAH 8701 ABERCORN ST, SAVANNAH, GA 31406 (912) 330-4132) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE REMEDY PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE BUT NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS TAKEN. THE CONTACT HAD EXPERIENCED A FAILURE WITH THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 GMC SIERRA 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V381000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. GREENVILLE MOTOR CO (169 INTERSTATE DR, GREENVILLE, AL 36037, (877) 364-4812) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
THE DASHBOARD IS CRACKED IN MULTIPLE LOCATIONS INCLUDING AROUND THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. THE MATERIAL APPEARS BRITTLE AND COULD POTENTIALLY SHATTER IN AN ACCIDENT.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 GMC SIERRA 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V324000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 GMC SIERRA 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V324000 (AIR BAGS). 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 MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 03/07/17*LJ *CN
Safety Rating for the 2008 GMC SIERRA 3500
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 GMC SIERRA 3500 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 GMC SIERRA 3500
General Motors, LLC has issued 8 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2008 GMC SIERRA 3500. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PIT4529E — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This preliminary information explains that there are differences between the Elevated Idle, PTO and High Idle options.
14581 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
14581 - EMISSION RECALL. GENERAL MOTORS HAS DECIDED TO CONDUCT A VOLUNTARY EMISSION RECALL INVOLVING CERTAIN 2008 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, AND TAHOE; AND GMC SIERRA, YUKON, AND YUKON XL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CALIFORNIA BIN 4 EMISSIONS RPO NU5. THE DESIGN OF THE FUEL CONTROL SYSTEM DID NOT ADEQUATELY CONTROL...
14308A — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
14308A - SPECIAL COVERAGE (REVISED PART INFORMATION, SERVICE PROCEDURE AND WARRANTY TRANSACTION INFORMATION). SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (RPO MW7), MAY HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH INCREASED TRANSMISSION OIL COOLING CIRCUIT PRESSURE MAY CAUSE TRANSMISSION FLUID TO WEEP OR LEAK. THIS LOSS OF FLUID OCCURS NEAR...
PIT4417H — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Swapping Outside Rearview Mirrors RPOs DL8 / DL3 / DPN.
PIT4323F — AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
PIP-4414A — SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
CHEVROLET/GMC: A WHINE, GRIND OR CLUNK NOISE FROM THE REAR AXLE AT SPEEDS ABOVE APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH (50KPH). THIS CONDITION ONLY APPLIES TO 10.5 REAR AXLE ASSEMBLIES, WHICH ARE USED ON 2500 AND 3500 SERIES PICKUPS EQUIPPED WITH A 5.0L ENGINE. *PE
08142 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CHEVROLET SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. ECM EEPROM - REPROGRAM ECM. ALL 2007 AND CERTAIN 2008 CHEVEROLET SILVERADO AND EXPRESS AND GMC SIERRA AND SAVANA EQUIPPED WITH 6.6L DURAMAX VA DIESEL (RPO LMM - VIN 6) ENGINE. CSC WAS RECEIVED. *PE UPDATED 5/5/09. CSC LETTER WAS...
PIT-4364A — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
GMC: SES MIL WITH DTC P1682. IF NORMAL DIAGNOSTIC DOES NOT LEAD TO CORRECTION, THIS CONCERN COULD BE CAUSED BY THE REAR FUEL TANK SENDER ASSEMBLY BEING MISPOSITIONED. IT COULD GIVE AN IMPROPER FUEL LEVEL READING TO THE ECM. *PE UPDATED 3/19/09. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 GMC SIERRA 3500
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GMC SIERRA 3500
- 2003 GMC SIERRA 3500 — 9 complaints
- 2004 GMC SIERRA 3500 — 29 complaints
- 2005 GMC SIERRA 3500 — 29 complaints
- 2006 GMC SIERRA 3500 — 14 complaints
- 2007 GMC SIERRA 3500 — 19 complaints
- 2008 GMC SIERRA 3500 (current)
- 2009 GMC SIERRA 3500 — 7 complaints
- 2010 GMC SIERRA 3500 — 2 complaints
- 2011 GMC SIERRA 3500 — 24 complaints
- 2012 GMC SIERRA 3500 — 15 complaints
- 2013 GMC SIERRA 3500 — 15 complaints
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