2008 GMC Sierra 1500 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 381 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 3,850miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 2008 GMC Sierra 1500, 1% of the 381 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,850 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.
“While slowly backing my 2008 Gmc sierra pick-up truck into the garage, the mirror surface contacted the side of the garage, cracking the mirror. Insurance company recommended having an auto glass shop replace the mirror, but a small, flimsy plastic clip that had broken on the back of the mirror prevented them from doing so. Cut hand on broken mirror surface after removed by glass shop. Dealer estimated repair at $213.02. Gm corporate refused to acknowledge defect in mirror backing clip and refused any assistance whatsoever (district specialist level referral from owner relations center. …”
NHTSA complaint #10247168, filed 2008-10, 1,500 miles“Driving down the road on way home from work airbags blew out. The one in the steering wheel and the one on the passenger side. It busted windshield on passenger side. Shards of stuff all over dash on passenger side. That airbag popped 2 times.”
NHTSA complaint #11666843, filed 2025-06“The contact owns a 2008 Gmc SIERRA 1500. In cold weather, the windshield wipers freeze up and fail to wipe the windshield. The contact attempted to replace the part to the windshield, but could not find a winter blade. The dealer was unable to assist and stated that there were many complains about the winter blades not being available. The failure and current mileages were 6,200. Updated 1/6/09 updated 01/14/09.”
NHTSA complaint #10252289, filed 2008-12, 6,200 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10216372Jun 22, 2022This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Customer's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse…
- 10216361Jun 13, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
- 10211770Apr 19, 2022This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Customer's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse…
- 10172327Feb 20, 2020This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician explaining what happens when they transition the side view mirrors to curb view mode.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1% |
| 2025 | 7 | 6% |
| 2024 | 10 | 3% |
| 2023 | 7 | 1% |
| 2022 | 1 | 0% |
| 2021 | 7 | 1% |
| 2020 | 15 | 3% |
| 2019 | 8 | 1% |
| 2018 | 6 | 2% |
| 2017 | 12 | 3% |
| 2016 | 14 | 4% |
| 2015 | 26 | 4% |
| 2014 | 21 | 3% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 3 | 1% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 3 | 1% |
| 2008 | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 | 5 | 2% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 3 | 2% |
| 2004 | 5 | 2% |
| 2003 | 4 | 2% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 11 | 19% |
| 1997 | 14 | 17% |
| 1994 | 10 | 77% |
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 complaintsSuspension
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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