2008 GMC Sierra 3500 Airbags Problems
NHTSA has 17 owner complaints about airbag problems in the 2008 GMC Sierra 3500, 68% of all 25 complaints for this model year. That is the highest airbag complaint count among 21 Sierra 3500 model years. Median mileage at failure: 126,000 miles.
- Airbags complaints
- 17
- 68% of 25
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 126,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
When 2008 GMC Sierra 3500 airbag complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 7, 2016, latest Jul 18, 2026.
Airbags recalls for the 2008 GMC Sierra 3500
- NHTSA 20V011000Jan 10, 2020Airbags699 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with non-desiccated, passenger frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-866-522-9559. GM's number for this recall is N192290990.
- NHTSA 15V324000May 28, 2015Airbags330,198 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD trucks manufactured November 28, 2006, to August 29, 2008, and 2007-2008 GMC Sierra 2500HD and 3500HD trucks manufactured November 27, 2006, to August 29, 2008. The affected vehicles are equipped with a passenger side frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture upon its deployment.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on July 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's numbers for this recall are 15438 and 15817.
Airbags complaints by Sierra 3500 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
- 20050 (0%)
- 20062 (18%)
- 20077 (44%)
- 200817 (68%)
- 20091 (20%)
- 20100 (0%)
- 20118 (40%)
- 20121 (11%)
- 20135 (36%)
- 20140 (0%)
- 20153 (10%)
- 20161 (5%)
- 20170 (0%)
- 20180 (0%)
- 20191 (8%)
- 20201 (2%)
- 20210 (0%)
- 20222 (6%)
- 20231 (4%)
- 20241 (2%)
- 20250 (0%)
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2008 GMC Sierra 3500 have airbag problems?
- NHTSA has 17 owner complaints about the airbag in the 2008 GMC Sierra 3500, 68% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 126,000 miles.
- Which GMC Sierra 3500 year has the most airbag complaints?
- The 2008 GMC Sierra 3500 has the most airbag complaints (17), compared with 17 for the 2008.
- Is there a airbag recall for the 2008 GMC Sierra 3500?
- Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2008 GMC Sierra 3500 concern the airbag: 20V011000 and 15V324000.