2008 GMC Sierra electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 15 complaints for the 2008 GMC Sierra, 18% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 15 18% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 67,000 miles 10 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 10 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 67,000 miles, and 40% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the electrical system complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
2008 GMC sierra. Consumer writes regarding heated washer fluid system *tgw the consumer stated he received a recall notice in the mail regarding the heated washer fluid system. The consumer stated the disabling of the system was simply not acceptable. The consumer lives in an area where there are below freezing temperatures and he also travels over mountains passes where icing of the windshield is a common problem.
Airbag service light and message appeared. Defective 15297468 sensor caused system failure. Part badly damaged by corrosion.
Other problems reported for the 2008 GMC Sierra
- Air bags 30 complaints