2008 GMC Sierra 1500 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 381 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 2008 GMC Sierra 1500, 1% of the 381 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,500 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.
“Took 2008 Gmc SIERRA 1500 4x4 to tire store to rotate tires. They indicated that the lower front ball joints were loose. This truck has 77,000 miles so I was skeptical. Took truck to Gmc dealer for service & requested that they check the lower front ball joints. They indicated that the ball joints had one quarter of an inch of vertical play and were indeed loose & needed replacement. I have earlier Gmc trucks with over 200,000 miles and have not had worn lower ball joints. I believe that the looseness is due to the ball joint pulling apart. The wear was not side to side as would be expected. …”
NHTSA complaint #10419396, filed 2011-08, 77,000 miles“Truck shakes between 45 and 60. Does it all the time. Took to Gmc dealer and they check it out and said it was the way the truck was get used to it. Called detroit and got the same thing. It's not right. It all started with around 14,000 miles .the truck didn't do it at all until then. The service station that I use to service it found the tires to be out of round and the sidewalls were coming undone. Put a new set of tires on and it helped a little bit but not a great deal. They also told me to put weight in the box to help. I tried and it didn't help. All I want is the truck made right.”
NHTSA complaint #10300219, filed 2010-01, 14,000 miles“2008 Gmc SIERRA 1500. Consumer writes in regards to thump under the right rear wheel the consumer was informed the front differential had a crack in it and the rear middle leaf spring was broken.”
NHTSA complaint #10419074, filed 2011-08Related service bulletins
- 11007936Aug 22, 2024This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
- 11007935Aug 22, 2024This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
- 11000119Apr 26, 2024This service bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10242061Aug 7, 2023This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10222777Sep 16, 2022This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10197306May 25, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with the steps to diagnosis and repair vehicles with various handling, vehicle dynamics…
- 10173680Mar 9, 2020This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with the steps to diagnosis and repair vehicles with various handling, vehicle dynamics…
- 10168206Oct 31, 2019This technical bulletin provides a procedure to apply grease to the leaf springs to correct a condition of a squeak noise from the metals making contact.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1% |
| 2025 | 2 | 2% |
| 2024 | 3 | 1% |
| 2023 | 3 | 1% |
| 2022 | 2 | 0% |
| 2021 | 10 | 2% |
| 2020 | 18 | 4% |
| 2019 | 10 | 2% |
| 2018 | 11 | 4% |
| 2017 | 8 | 2% |
| 2016 | 15 | 4% |
| 2015 | 17 | 2% |
| 2014 | 24 | 3% |
| 2013 | 10 | 9% |
| 2012 | 4 | 4% |
| 2011 | 9 | 3% |
| 2010 | 3 | 2% |
| 2009 | 4 | 2% |
| 2008 | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 | 9 | 3% |
| 2006 | 11 | 8% |
| 2005 | 5 | 3% |
| 2004 | 4 | 2% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 9 | 5% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 6 | 3% |
| 1999 | 7 | 4% |
| 1998 | 1 | 2% |
| 1997 | 6 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2008 GMC Sierra 1500
243 complaintsOther or unknown
42 complaintsElectrical system
31 complaintsBody and structure
25 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
23 complaintsEngine
19 complaintsSeat belts
13 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsTires
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsVehicle 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.
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