2008 GMC C Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C Series years
- Not enough data 1st of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 GMC C Series. That is the most of any C Series model year in the database (11 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints, 60%), typically at around 69,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 GMC C Series problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | 60% | 69,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 40% | 93,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 20% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 20% | 63,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 GMC C Series recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 GMC C Series.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Takata air bag replacement
Why has my 2008 gmc sierra not been repaired. I have lost faith in general motors. My next new vehicle will not be a gm product as was my last purchase in 2018. I haven't driven my vehicle in over 3 months and when i do drive it, its just to pick up the fallen limbs in my 6 acre yard. I have not…
First we were driving out of town and the radio start going on and off, the locks began going up and down until the truck lost power. The truck loses power with out any reason. We have check the battery, everything with out being able to determine why. After few minutes the truck starts up and…
Wiring harness under driver side dash melting shorting fuse panel, unable to use passenger side window, nor remote lock/entry on passenger side. *tr
I bought two new gmc vehicles, an acadia and a sierra 1500 pickup truck. While under warranty the door locks started sticking and had to be repaired. A few months later it started again. I took it back to the dealership and was told it was now out of warranty. The service manager refused to repair…
Other GMC C Series years
← 2007 C Series · 2009 C Series →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 C Series | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | 5 | 0 |
| 2007 C Series | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 C Series | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 C Series | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 C Series | 2 | 1 |
| 2000 C Series | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 C Series | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 C Series | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 C Series | 4 | 0 |
| 1995 C Series | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 GMC C Series?
Owners most often report electrical system, air bags, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 GMC C Series?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 GMC C Series a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C Series model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.