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Fuel systemPart report

2008 GMC Sierra 1500 Fuel system Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
1%of 381 total for the year
Median mileage
81,844miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the fuel system of the 2008 GMC Sierra 1500, 1% of the 381 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 81,844 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Standard equipment on a new 2008 SIERRA 1500 crew cab was not on the vehicle. The item being noted as the dic or driver information center is the dashboard computer that show mpg, tire air pressure and other basic information vital to everyday driving, fuel management and safety. Again, this is listed as standard equipment. And it was discovered within the first 100 miles of driving the vehicle that the item was not on this/our particular vehicle. The deletion of this equipment also severely decreases the value (resale or not) of this vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #10233724, filed 2008-07, 13 miles

“The contact owns a 2008 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the garage, diesel fuel started leaking onto the garage floor. The contact recently purchased the vehicle, inspected the source of the leak, and discovered that the fuel lines were completely rusted. Additionally, the contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, the fuel level lowered to half a tank the following day, creating a hazard. The vehicle was towed to a dealer but had not yet been diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #11724596, filed 2026-03, 163,000 miles

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Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026117%
202576%
2024226%
2023388%
2022325%
2021427%
2020276%
2019274%
2018114%
201772%
201693%
2015132%
2014152%
201233%
2011124%
201064%
2009115%
200851%
200752%
200686%
200553%
200494%
200374%
200211%
20011712%
2000148%
199974%
199847%
1997911%
1996120%
199418%

Other parts of the 2008 GMC Sierra 1500

Air bags
243 complaints
Other or unknown
42 complaints
Electrical system
31 complaints
Body and structure
25 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
23 complaints
Engine
19 complaints
Seat belts
13 complaints
Brakes
10 complaints
Tires
7 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
6 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Vehicle speed control
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2008 GMC Sierra 1500

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology