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2008 GMC Sierra Latches & Locks Problems

Latches & Locks complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2008 GMC Sierra has 20 NHTSA latches & locks complaints and 0 latches & locks-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2008 GMC Sierra

Airbags
269
Electrical
49
Other
35
Structure
27
Latches & Locks
20
Engine
14
Brakes
11
Seat Belts
9
Powertrain
7
Tires
6
Fuel System
5
Suspension
4
Steering
3
Speed Control
3
Visibility
3

20

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026

All Latches & Locks Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jun 2, 2015LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 GMC SIERRA DENALI. THE CONTACT STATED ALL THE DOOR LATCH HANDLES REPEATE...
Feb 18, 2014LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2008 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR COULD...
May 3, 2013LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESTHE VEHICLE IS A 2008 GMC SIERRA 1500. THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR LOCKED AUTOMATICALLY WHEN THE VEHICLE W...
Feb 1, 2013LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESMY CONCERN IS THREE DOOR POWER LOCKS HAVE GONE BAD AND REPLACED TWO SO FAR. MY CONCERN IS THE REAR D...
Nov 25, 2012LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 GM SIERRA 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOOR LOCKS BECAME INOPERABLE...
Jul 27, 2012LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESI HAVE TO LOCK AND UNLOCK BOTH OF MY PASSENGER SIDE DOORS MANUALLY, BECAUSE THE LOCKS DOESN'T WORK W...
Mar 1, 2012LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,EQUIPMENT2008 GMC SIERRA 1500 POWER DOOR LOCKS ALL FAILED. *TR
Jan 10, 2012LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT BOTH FRONT PASSENGER AND REAR DOORS...
Nov 1, 2011LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED THE CONTACT NOTICED THE...
Jul 1, 2011LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESGMC DOOR LOCK ACTUATORS FAIL AT A VERY HIGH RATE. DOORS WILL NOT AUTOMATICALLY LOCK/UNLOCK WHEN YOU ...
Jun 10, 2011LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 GMC SIERRA 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK WOULD ...
May 15, 2011LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,EQUIPMENTAT ABOUT 37K MILES THE FRONT DOORS OF MY 2008 SIERRA WILL NOT UNLOCK HAVE TO MANUALLY LOCK DOORS AND...
May 1, 2011LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESPOWER DOOR LOCK FAILURE. CANNOT LOCK OR UNLOCK 3 OUT OF THE TRUCKS 4 DOORS WITH REMOTE OR THE ON BOA...
Apr 22, 2011LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES2 OF THE DOOR LOCK ACTUATORS FAILED. *TR
Apr 7, 2011LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESALL OF MY POWER DOOR LOCKS ARE NOT WORKING. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION WHEN YOU HAVE CHILDRE...
Sep 26, 2010LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES2008 GMC SIERRA 1500 TRUCK ELECTRIC LOCK ACTUATORS ARE DEFECTIVE - THERE ARE SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ON L...
Aug 8, 2010LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 GMC SIERRA 1500. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING AND THE ...
Jul 30, 2010LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESRANDOM DOOR LOCK FAILURE LEADING TO PERMANENT FAILURE OVER SEVERAL MONTHS. OWNER IS UNAWARE OF PROB...
Dec 31, 2008LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESPOWER DOOR LOCKS DO NOT WORK ON VEHICLE, WHETHER USING KEY FOB, OR LOCK/UNLOCK BUTTON INSIDE. THE P...
Jul 3, 2008LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESDOOR LOCKS QUIT LOCKING WITH THE AUTO LOCKER AND REMOTE ON THE DRIVER DOOR 1ST 1TRIP. TOOK THREE MON...

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