YearToAvoid

2008 GMC Sierra 1500 Engine Problems

NHTSA has 24 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2008 GMC Sierra 1500, 5% of all 467 complaints for this model year. That is #17 highest engine complaint count among 21 Sierra 1500 model years. These complaints report 1 fire. Median mileage at failure: 108,000 miles.

Engine complaints
24
5% of 467
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
108,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 engine complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 22, 2008, latest Aug 27, 2026.

2008 GMC Sierra 1500 engine complaints: complaints filed per month2Dec 2008Jan 2014Jan 2015Jun 2016Mar 2017Dec 2018Feb 2021Aug 2026
24 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2008 to Aug 2026; peak Jun 2016 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2008 GMC Sierra 1500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Sierra 1500 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200540 (13%)
  2. 200610 (5%)
  3. 200733 (10%)
  4. 200824 (5%)
  5. 200934 (12%)
  6. 201022 (10%)
  7. 201133 (9%)
  8. 201216 (11%)
  9. 201313 (8%)
  10. 201493 (11%)
  11. 201593 (12%)
  12. 201647 (12%)
  13. 201777 (18%)
  14. 201881 (25%)
  15. 2019334 (50%)
  16. 2020263 (55%)
  17. 2021351 (62%)
  18. 2022267 (46%)
  19. 2023232 (48%)
  20. 2024218 (61%)
  21. 202560 (52%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 have engine problems?
NHTSA has 24 owner complaints about the engine in the 2008 GMC Sierra 1500, 5% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 108,000 miles.
Which GMC Sierra 1500 year has the most engine complaints?
The 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 has the most engine complaints (351), compared with 24 for the 2008.
Is there a engine recall for the 2008 GMC Sierra 1500?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.