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2008 GMC Sierra 1500 Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA has 76 owner complaints about body and structure problems in the 2008 GMC Sierra 1500, 16% of all 467 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest body and structure complaint count among 21 Sierra 1500 model years. These complaints report 1 crash, 1 fire, and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 58,000 miles.

Structure & Body complaints
76
16% of 467
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
58,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 14, 2008, latest Mar 22, 2024.

2008 GMC Sierra 1500 structure & body complaints: complaints filed per quarter52008 Q42011 Q32012 Q42014 Q12015 Q22016 Q42018 Q32024 Q1
76 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2008 Q4 to 2024 Q1; peak 2012 Q4 (5).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2008 GMC Sierra 1500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by Sierra 1500 model year

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

  1. 200514 (5%)
  2. 200613 (6%)
  3. 200729 (9%)
  4. 200876 (16%)
  5. 200933 (12%)
  6. 201047 (22%)
  7. 201164 (18%)
  8. 201230 (21%)
  9. 201333 (20%)
  10. 201449 (6%)
  11. 201541 (5%)
  12. 201616 (4%)
  13. 201713 (3%)
  14. 201812 (4%)
  15. 201920 (3%)
  16. 202013 (3%)
  17. 202122 (4%)
  18. 2022106 (18%)
  19. 202389 (19%)
  20. 202430 (8%)
  21. 20253 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 have body and structure problems?
NHTSA has 76 owner complaints about the body and structure in the 2008 GMC Sierra 1500, 16% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 58,000 miles.
Which GMC Sierra 1500 year has the most body and structure complaints?
The 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 has the most body and structure complaints (106), compared with 76 for the 2008.
Is there a body and structure recall for the 2008 GMC Sierra 1500?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 is classified under structure & body. 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.