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2008 GMC Sierra Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2008 GMC Sierra has 7 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-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

7

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

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

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 12, 2019POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHERDASH IS CRACKED IN THE "COMMON PLACE" FOR THESE VEHICLES. CORNER ABOVE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND AT T...
Dec 2, 2018POWER TRAIN,ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 GMC SIERRA 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED....
Dec 25, 2017POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 GMC SIERRA 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST PO...
Jan 14, 2015POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINEWHILE DRIVING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, SERVICE STABILITRAC AND SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL ON INFORMATION CE...
Dec 20, 2012POWER TRAINTRANSMISSION LINES LEAKING AROUND CRIMPED PART OF LINE. RESEARCHING THIS ISSUE ONLINE,MANY GMC/GM VE...
May 14, 2009POWER TRAINMY VEHICLE HAS A THUMP WHILE APPLYING AND RELEASING THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE MANUFACTURER HAS TRIED T...
Nov 19, 2007POWER TRAINTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 GMC SIERRA 1500. AFTER THE CONTACT PARKED AND EXITED THE VEHICLE, IT BEG...

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