MYRModel Year Report

2008 GMC Sierra Denali

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2008 GMC Sierra Denali
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:05:26.247Z

Only 18 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 18 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, GMC Sierra Denali Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2008 highlighted. 2002: 13 complaints 2002 2004: 11 complaints 2005: 4 complaints 2006: 5 complaints 2006 2007: 1 complaints 2008: 18 complaints 2008 2009: 7 complaints 2009 2010: 10 complaints 2011: 28 complaints 2012: 10 complaints 2012 2013: 8 complaints 2014: 14 complaints 2015: 22 complaints 2015 2016: 30 complaints 2017: 14 complaints 2018: 17 complaints 2018 2019: 26 complaints 2020: 9 complaints 2020
2008: 18 complaints
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YearComplaints
200213
200411
20054
20065
20071
200818
20097
201010
201128
201210
20138
201414
201522
201630
201714
201817
201926
20209

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 18 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

STRUCTURE

3 of 18 total reports mention: structure.

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EXTERNAL LEFT REAR DOOR HANDLE PULLED OFF WHEN SIMPLY OPENING THE DOOR 11/15/2010. EXTERNAL LEFT FRONT DOOR HANDLE PULLED OFF WHEN SIMPLY OPENING THE DOOR 12/15/2012. TWO DOOR HANDLES POP OFF ON A NEW VEHICLE NOT A DEFECT?

NHTSA ODI report, 20121220

AIR BAGS

3 of 18 total reports mention: air bags.

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190616

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...

NHTSA ODI report, 20180309

STRUCTURE

2 of 18 total reports mention: structure.

INJURY
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I JUST READ THE SAFETY NOTICE FOR GMC 2007 YUKON INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES DELAMINATING AND CREATING SHARP CUTTING EDGES (EA 10004).

NHTSA ODI report, 20130103

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 of 18 total reports mention: electrical system.

WHEELS

1 of 18 total reports mentions: wheels.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2008 GMC Sierra Denali — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for structure issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2008 GMC Sierra Denali 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 Sierra Denali?

The most-reported component is structure:body, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2008 GMC Sierra Denali have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.