2008 GMC Sierra Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 68 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 111,896miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the fuel system of the 2008 GMC Sierra, 3% of the 68 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 111,896 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.
“Began to smell faint raw gas fumes around the vehicle in the summer. In the autumn months the raw gas odor smell intensified and was very strong with an overcoming presence in the cabin while driving. I brought the vehicle to my shop for diagnostic. The mechanic (non Gmc garage) called back several hours later and said I had been driving a potentially disaster. He asked me to see for myself. I was able to view this first hand after he had removed the fuel tank from the vehicle. The fuel pump is mounted into a deep sump on the top of the gas tank. …”
NHTSA complaint #10668062, filed 2014-12, 130,000 miles“The fuel lines are rusted through spraying fuel to under side of truck. The lines rusted through while driving fifteen hours strait from florida. If the fuel would have hit the tail pipe or diesel particulet filter when regenerating, there could have been a serious fire. I have been through an explosion at work and know what it is like to be burned. I only drove this truck daily two winters before I got hurt and last winter it was in florida. I haven't even changed the front brakes yet but the fuel lines are shot. Shame on GM and shame on NHTSA for not addressing this. …”
NHTSA complaint #10597507, filed 2014-06, 93,792 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10113404Feb 8, 2017This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a bump feel or clunk noise at a stop or on launch. Dealer should…
- 10113662May 27, 2015This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel with information on flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) and the usage of E85 fuel in GM vehicles.
- 10113566Feb 20, 2015This informational bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors.
- 10112023Jan 23, 2014This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that after refueling the fuel gauge will show empty. Technician may find…
- 10112436Oct 30, 2013This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that some vehicles may have a Service Engine Soon lamp, engine misfire on cylinder 1, 4, 6, or 7…
- 10112597Nov 21, 2012This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a buzz or rattle type noise during light acceleration around 1200-2000…
- 10112571Nov 14, 2012This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a bump feel or clunk noise at a stop or on launch. Dealer should…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2015 | 2 | 4% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 3 | 8% |
| 2011 | 2 | 5% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 2 | 3% |
| 2007 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 | 2 | 4% |
| 2005 | 5 | 4% |
| 2004 | 8 | 4% |
| 2003 | 7 | 3% |
| 2002 | 3 | 1% |
| 2001 | 16 | 6% |
| 2000 | 22 | 5% |
| 1999 | 26 | 4% |
| 1998 | 12 | 6% |
| 1997 | 12 | 5% |
| 1996 | 19 | 8% |
| 1995 | 3 | 1% |
| 1994 | 15 | 8% |
| 1993 | 3 | 4% |
| 1992 | 1 | 3% |
| 1989 | 2 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2008 GMC Sierra
29 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
11 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 GMC Sierra
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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