2008 GMC Sierra Denali Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sierra Denali years
- More complaints than other years 5th of 18 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 GMC Sierra Denali. That ranks 5th out of 18 Sierra Denali model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (6 complaints, 33%), typically at around 58,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 18owner 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 Sierra Denali 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 6 | 33% | 58,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 17% | 213,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 17% | 78,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 11% | 109,515 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 6% | 128,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 6% | 22,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 6% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 6% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 6% | 128,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 6% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 6% | 79,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 GMC Sierra Denali recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 GMC Sierra Denali.
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 recall went back to local chevy gmc dealer again for the second time in almost 3 years since i received my recall letter from gm. They looked up recall and again told me that it has been recalled but they haven't agreed on whose going to fix the problem. I am tired of waiting and driving a…
Major dash cracks
Takata recall we got the truck 5/23/2015 we received the recall on the air bags few months later we took the truck in to the dealer ship on06/2/2017 they told us they did not have the part to fix it but they are the ones that told us to bring it in so we got home i called the recall number then…
Dash board in cracking in two places over the speedometer and two places above the airbag. Cracks are continuing to appear on my dashboard which raises a concern of whether it would shatter if the airbag was to inflate during a accident.
Major issue involving cracking of dash around passenger airbag opening and instrument cluster area. I have noticed several vehicles covering all years and usage with similar cracks some major. Concerned that if an accident with front air bag deployment injury could occur due to fractured plastic.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 GMC Sierra Denali?
Owners most often report structure, air bags, unknown or other problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 GMC Sierra Denali?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 GMC Sierra Denali a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sierra Denali model years, the 2008 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.