2008 GMC Sierra 2500 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 63 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the brakes of the 2008 GMC Sierra 2500, 2% of the 63 complaints for this model year.
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.
“The brake lights on my 2008 Gmc sierra will get stuck on, indicating to others that I am braking when in actuality I am not. I have replaced the brake switch and the issue continues.”
NHTSA complaint #10817148, filed 2015-12Related service bulletins
- 10242252Aug 18, 2023This technical bulletin provides information and a solution to a condition of Brake Pedal Moves or Self Applies at Full Turns.
- 10226382Oct 18, 2022This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its…
- 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.
- 10213760Jan 10, 2022This service bulletin provides information for tire pressure monitoring (TPM) system concerns.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 14% |
| 2025 | 7 | 25% |
| 2024 | 16 | 15% |
| 2023 | 3 | 9% |
| 2022 | 4 | 9% |
| 2021 | 7 | 13% |
| 2020 | 13 | 16% |
| 2019 | 4 | 13% |
| 2017 | 8 | 22% |
| 2016 | 10 | 17% |
| 2015 | 6 | 7% |
| 2014 | 1 | 3% |
| 2013 | 3 | 7% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 | 2 | 20% |
| 2009 | 5 | 16% |
| 2008 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 | 6 | 7% |
| 2006 | 30 | 45% |
| 2005 | 38 | 33% |
| 2004 | 56 | 39% |
| 2003 | 73 | 46% |
| 2002 | 78 | 58% |
| 2001 | 62 | 46% |
| 2000 | 32 | 67% |
| 1999 | 22 | 61% |
| 1998 | 8 | 53% |
| 1997 | 7 | 50% |
Other parts of the 2008 GMC Sierra 2500
39 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 GMC Sierra 2500
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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