2008 GMC Sierra 1500 latches/locks/linkages problems
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 gmc sierra 1500. The contact stated that all the automatic door locks failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the actuator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The…”
filed Dec 11, 2014
“At 35k the drivers side front door actuator failed and was replaced under warranty. At 40k the passenger side door actuator failed. I was told this is a common problem with this vehicle due to defective parts used by gmc. With no ability to open or close the passenger door from the drivers control…”
filed Sep 23, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Latches/locks/linkages problems in other Sierra 1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Sierra 1500 | 1 | 0% |
| 2023 Sierra 1500 | 5 | 1% |
| 2022 Sierra 1500 | 5 | 1% |
| 2021 Sierra 1500 | 9 | 2% |
| 2019 Sierra 1500 | 4 | 1% |
| 2017 Sierra 1500 | 1 | 0% |
| 2009 Sierra 1500 | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 Sierra 1500 | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 Sierra 1500 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 Sierra 1500 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 Sierra 1500 | 1 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 GMC Sierra 1500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.