Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2008 GMC Sierra 1500
NHTSA data on file today
The 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 381 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21V050000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V052000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 243 complaints
- Unknown or Other 41 complaints
- Electrical System 31 complaints
- Structure 25 complaints
- Latches/Locks/Linkages 23 complaints
- Engine 19 complaints
Of the 381 complaints on file, 12 report a crash and 5 a fire; across all 381 complaints, owners report 16 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 has an average reliability outlook, with 381 complaints and 2 recalls. Most issues are related to airbags, with few other significant problems. However, the limited data on other components suggests uncertainty about other potential issues.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| airbags | Unknown | $750–$1,500 | very common |
| electrical system | 80,000–120,000 miles | $200–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Spark plug replacement
- Coolant flush
- Battery inspection and servicing
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning lights
- Electrical malfunctions
- Engine misfires
- Unusual brake noises
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.