2008 GMC Sierra 3500 Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 8%of 25 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,640miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the tires of the 2008 GMC Sierra 3500, 8% of the 25 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,640 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.
“My 2008 Gmc sierra 3500hd has a chatter when turning, GM is aware of the problem and has a bulletin for a repair, however the repair may or may not completely solve the issue it didn't on mine. While turning the rear axles stays in a lock position and doesn't allow the rear tires to turn separate speeds this can cause the vehicle to go into a skid without notice and they set front and rear tire pressures different and the door stickers confirm that this is like driving a 4 wheel drive with small tires on the front and big tires on the back. …”
NHTSA complaint #10372001, filed 2010-12, 2,600 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Gmc sierra k3500 (na). The contact stated that the front and rear tire pressures were different and when the vehicle was in four wheel drive it was difficult for the vehicle to maintain full traction; the failure almost caused the contact to lose control of the vehicle. The dealer made ten attempts to diagnose a failure. The dealer rotated the drive shaft and rebuilt the rear end; however, the problem continued to occur. The manufacturer was notified who informed the contact that those were the charteristics of the vehicle and offered no additional assistance. …”
NHTSA complaint #10374980, filed 2011-01, 2,680 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10251681Feb 2, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that some owners of Heavy Duty Trucks and Utilities may ask if they can lower their tire…
- 10227674Nov 29, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10210321Mar 7, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10184105Nov 11, 2020This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10139167Dec 14, 2017This warranty administration bulletin provides information on The tires supplied with a new vehicle are covered by General Motors against defects in material or workmanship under…
- 10125131Nov 21, 2017This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles with tire sidewall irregularities. This is a visual condition that will not…
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 12% |
| 2023 | 2 | 7% |
| 2022 | 5 | 16% |
| 2021 | 1 | 5% |
| 2020 | 4 | 8% |
| 2009 | 1 | 20% |
| 2008 | 2 | 8% |
| 2006 | 1 | 9% |
| 2005 | 2 | 8% |
| 2004 | 1 | 4% |
| 2002 | 2 | 10% |
| 2001 | 2 | 6% |
| 2000 | 2 | 8% |
| 1999 | 3 | 16% |
| 1998 | 2 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2008 GMC Sierra 3500
17 complaintsFuel system
3 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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