2008 GMC Sierra 1500 body & structure problems
Owners reported body & structure problems in 25 complaints for the 2008 GMC Sierra 1500, 6% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 25 6% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 85,000 miles 17 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When body & structure problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 17 body & structure complaints that report mileage, the median is about 85,000 miles, and 24% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Vehicle's airbags did not deploy upon collision with two concrete walls, causing a life threatening tbi and also severe damage to the left arm which resulted in it's inability to control/use below the elbow, and especially the hand. This was due to the brachial plexus injury that was caused when the airbags did not deploy as they were supposed to. I have attached the report from police and insurance company (with photos).
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 GMC sierra 1500. The contact stated that the dashboard had a crack from the dashboard to the air bags. The dealer and manufacturer stated that the contact was liable for the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 138,197.
Other problems reported for the 2008 GMC Sierra 1500
- Air bags 243 complaints
- Electrical system 31 complaints
- Latches & locks 23 complaints
- Engine 20 complaints