2008 GMC Sierra latches/locks/linkages problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 2008 GMC Sierra — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“All four door locks were intermittently inoperative & only able to function manually from the inside. Taken to dealer and diagnosed as internal failure in door lock assemblies/actuators. All four door lock assemblies were replaced at a customer cost of $900+. This is my second gmc vehicle that has…”
filed Jul 23, 2014
“I have to lock and unlock both of my passenger side doors manually, because the locks doesn't work with the key fob nor inside the vehicle. I feel like this is a safety issue that gm should recognize because someone could have values stolen out of their vehicles if not have the vehicle stolen if…”
filed Jul 13, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Latches/locks/linkages problems in other Sierra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Sierra | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 Sierra | 1 | 3% |
| 2010 Sierra | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 Sierra | 2 | 5% |
| 2007 Sierra | 2 | 3% |
| 2006 Sierra | 1 | 2% |
| 2004 Sierra | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 Sierra | 3 | 1% |
| 2001 Sierra | 1 | 0% |
| 2000 Sierra | 5 | 1% |
| 1999 Sierra | 3 | 1% |
| 1998 Sierra | 3 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 GMC Sierra
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.