Does the 2008 GMC Sierra 2500 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2008 GMC Sierra 2500, the most recent reported on January 10, 2020 (Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 GMC Sierra 2500?

Owners have filed 63 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (39 complaints), followed by unknown or other (9).

How many 2008 GMC Sierra 2500 complaints mention a crash or fire?

4 of 63 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2008 GMC Sierra 2500 recalls and problems

3 recalls and 63 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2008 GMC Sierra 2500.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2008 GMC Sierra 2500 recalls

Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module

NHTSA campaign 20V011000 · reported January 10, 2020 · General Motors LLC · 699 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with non-desiccated, passenger frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
The risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-866-522-9559. GM's number for this recall is N192290990.

Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module

NHTSA campaign 15V324000 · reported May 28, 2015 · General Motors LLC · 330,198 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD trucks manufactured November 28, 2006, to August 29, 2008, and 2007-2008 GMC Sierra 2500HD and 3500HD trucks manufactured November 27, 2006, to August 29, 2008. The affected vehicles are equipped with a passenger side frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture upon its deployment.
The risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on July 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's numbers for this recall are 15438 and 15817.

Electrical system

NHTSA campaign 14V407000 · reported July 2, 2014 · General Motors LLC · 9,371 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Chevrolet Silverado HD 2500/3500 trucks manufactured January 18, 2007, to June 22, 2011, and GMC Sierra HD 2500/3500 trucks manufactured January 22, 2007, to June 21, 2011, and equipped with an auxiliary battery. Owners may unknowingly draw too much current through the vehicle's trailer harness resulting in the melting of fusible link for the auxiliary battery.
The risk: If the fusible link melts it may come into contact with adjacent components, damage the electrical center cover, the nearby wiring harness conduit and other vehicle components, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix: GM will notify owners and dealers will replace the jumper harness with one that includes a 40 amp inline fuse, and provide the owner with supplemental Owner Manual information, free of charge. The recall began on August 29, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 14260.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Air bags39
Unknown or other9
Engine4
Electrical system3
Power train3
Structure3
Equipment2
Fuel system, diesel2
Fuel system, gasoline2
Seat belts2

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

May 10, 2026 · Air bags
The curtain airbags on both the passenger and driver side deployed while driving down the road. The truck is available for inspection although the deployed bags have been cut off in order to drive it home. Pictures were taken before doing so and are available for inspection. My son is pretty shaken up and has injuries…

Apr 23, 2025 · Electrical system · 207,759 miles
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2008 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated that while researching the history of the vehicle it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 166,521 and while researching online, it was…

Sep 24, 2024 · Air bags · crash reported
High speed collision with a cement truck destroyed most of the front portion of the vehicle. Neither passenger nor driver airbag deployed and seat belts did not lock up, injuring the driver. No warning lights indicating an airbag problem appeared prior to crash. The vehicle is now impounded at towing company yard…

Jan 4, 2021 · Air bags · 80,000 miles
A YEAR OR SO AFTER RECIEVINV MY AIRBAG RECALL SERVICE, MY DASH STARTED CRACKING. IT STARTED AT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. IT IS NOW CRACKED IN OTHER PLACES AND RATTLES CONSTANTLY WHILE IN MOTION. I FEEL THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD. I'VE YET TO SEE A GMC/CHEVY FROM 2007.5-14 THAT THIS IS NOT A PROBLEM. IT SEEMS THAT THE…

Nov 24, 2020 · Steering · 201,000 miles · crash reported
STEERING COLUMN SEPERATED AT THE TILT COLUMN PIVOT JOINT. TOTAL STEERING LOST. THE COLLAPSIBLE COLUMN SECTION ALLOWED THE PIVOT JOINT RETENTION TO DISSENGAGE ALSO SLIDE TOWARD ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THERE ARE TWO SET SCREWS, THAT WORK LOOSE (GOOGLE SEARCH OF ISSUE RESULTED IN LOTS OF DOCUMENTED CASES), AND SET SCREWS…

Sierra 2500 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2005	1	115	4	6
2006	1	66	4	3
2007	3	83	2	1
2008	3	63	4	0
2009	5	31	1	0
2010	5	10	0	0
2011	4	63	1	1

Across all years, the 2003 Sierra 2500 has the most complaints (160). All GMC Sierra 2500 years →

Questions

Does the 2008 GMC Sierra 2500 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2008 GMC Sierra 2500, the most recent reported on January 10, 2020 (Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 GMC Sierra 2500?: Owners have filed 63 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (39 complaints), followed by unknown or other (9).
How many 2008 GMC Sierra 2500 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 4 of 63 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received May 10, 2026.