2008 GMC Sierra 3500 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 68%of 25 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 126,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the air bags of the 2008 GMC Sierra 3500, 68% of the 25 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 126,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Takata recall for passenger side air bag inflator issued july 2015. I have contacted dealership and Gmc repeatedly since receiving this recall and as of today they have no idea when parts will be available. Their suggestion was to not let anyone ride in the front passenger seat. I want something else to drive until issue resolved.”
NHTSA complaint #10882071, filed 2016-07, 50,000 miles“Takata recall the Gmc dealer disconnected air bags 2 years ago because of the danger of the malfunction. The defect has still not been repaired. My wife and I travel alot towing a fifth wheel trailer. Two years is way too long to wait. I want action taken on this repair immediately.”
NHTSA complaint #10928169, filed 2016-11“Started the truck in driveway waiting on woman to get in on passenger side BOOM! AIR BAG EXPLODED didn't know what happened and then the passenger side airbag exploded. Shut the truck off got out 5 minutes later passenger side airbag exploded again and it was smoking they are very loud thank God no one was injured or we were driving down the road and that happened that would have been terrible.”
NHTSA complaint #11751263, filed 2026-07“Report receipt date: may 28, 2015 NHTSA campaign number: 15v324000 component(s): air bags GM safety recall: 15438 complaint: this recall has been in effect since may 2015. Received a letter in july 2015 stating their are no parts available. No action as of today, january 2016. Safety issue should vehicle be in an accident, etc.”
NHTSA complaint #10821862, filed 2016-01“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Gmc SIERRA 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v324000 (air bags); however, the remedy was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10818621, filed 2016-01Related recalls
- 20V011000Jan 10, 2020General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with non-desiccated…Covers: GMC Sierra 3500 2007–2008, Chevrolet Silverado 2500 2007–2008, GMC Sierra 2500 2007–2008 +1 more
- 15V324000May 28, 2015General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD trucks manufactured November 28, 2006, to August 29…Covers: GMC Sierra 3500 2007–2008, Chevrolet Silverado 2500 2007–2008, GMC Sierra 2500 2007–2008 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 10252974Apr 5, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Courtesy Transportation Reimbursement Program - Applicable to GM Recalls listed in bulletin.
- 10251345Feb 26, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Completion Rate Improvement Program - Applicable to GM Recalls 14491, 14735,15040, 15041, 15043,15044, 15045, 15046…
- 10154541Feb 13, 2019This informational bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Completion Rate Improvement Program - Applicable to GM Recalls 14491, 14735, 15040, 15041, 15043, 15044, 15045…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 1 | 4% |
| 2022 | 2 | 6% |
| 2020 | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 | 1 | 8% |
| 2016 | 1 | 5% |
| 2015 | 3 | 10% |
| 2013 | 5 | 36% |
| 2012 | 1 | 11% |
| 2011 | 8 | 40% |
| 2009 | 1 | 20% |
| 2008 | 17 | 68% |
| 2007 | 7 | 44% |
| 2006 | 2 | 18% |
| 2003 | 1 | 14% |
| 2002 | 2 | 10% |
| 2001 | 1 | 3% |
| 1999 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2008 GMC Sierra 3500
3 complaintsTires
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 GMC Sierra 3500
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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