MYRModel Year Report

2008 GMC C Series

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2008 GMC C Series
RENDERED 2026-11-01T11:37:47.303Z

Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
5

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1988: 1 complaint 1988 1989: 1 complaint 1990: 1 complaint 1990 1992: 3 complaints 1993: 1 complaint 1993 1995: 1 complaint 1996: 4 complaints 1996 1998: 2 complaints 1999: 0 complaints 1999 2000: 4 complaints 2001: 2 complaints 2001 2002: 2 complaints 2005: 1 complaint 2005 2007: 2 complaints 2008: 5 complaints 2008 5 2009: 2 complaints
1988: 1 complaint 1988 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 1 complaint 1990 1992: 3 complaints 1992 1993: 1 complaint 1993 1995: 1 complaint 1995 1996: 4 complaints 1996 1998: 2 complaints 1998 1999: 0 complaints 1999 2000: 4 complaints 2000 2001: 2 complaints 2001 2002: 2 complaints 2002 2005: 1 complaint 2005 2007: 2 complaints 2007 2008: 5 complaints 2008 5 2009: 2 complaints 2009
1988: 1 complaint 1988 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 1 complaint 1990 1992: 3 complaints 1992 1993: 1 complaint 1993 1995: 1 complaint 1995 1996: 4 complaints 1996 1998: 2 complaints 1998 1999: 0 complaints 1999 2000: 4 complaints 2000 2001: 2 complaints 2001 2002: 2 complaints 2002 2005: 1 complaint 2005 2007: 2 complaints 2007 2008: 5 complaints 2008 5 2009: 2 complaints 2009

2008: 5 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19870
19881
19891
19901
19923
19931
19951
19964
19982
19990
20004
20012
20022
20051
20072
20085
20092

Known problem areas

Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Electrical system

3 of 5 total reports mention: electrical system.

Show complaint excerpts

Wiring harness under driver side dash melting shorting fuse panel, unable to use passenger side window, nor remote lock/entry on passenger side.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-07-16

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-11-04

Also filed under Latches/locks/linkages

Air bags

2 of 5 total reports mention: air bags.

Show complaint excerpts

Takata air bag replacement

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-10-05

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-07-15

Latches/locks/linkages

1 of 5 total reports mentions: latches/locks/linkages.

Engine

1 of 5 total reports mentions: engine.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

2008 GMC C Series — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Latches/locks/linkages: 1 report on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2008 GMC C Series reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 GMC C Series?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 60% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2008 GMC C Series have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.