2008 GMC Sierra Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 68 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 77,628miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2008 GMC Sierra, 3% of the 68 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 77,628 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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 lower steering shaft is making a noise. Took to a repair center and show the shaft needs to be lubed it makes a creaking noise when driving over humps and also the slip yoke in the rear of the truck when coming to a stopped position the drive shaft moves and back and it feels as if you was being bumped from the rear of the vehicle. The two issues are found all over the web reporting these issues and Gmc as not identified or resolved these issues especially on these models.”
NHTSA complaint #10616084, filed 2014-07, 77,255 miles“Driving home, the spindle arm broke, causing the tires to lose steering ability, leading to the loss of control and the truck going into pensacola bay. No airbag deployment. Driver knocked unconscious.”
NHTSA complaint #10588831, filed 2014-05, 78,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10112287Jan 25, 2016This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure to apply dielectric grease and a piece of adhesive shim stock to the steering angle sensor connector to correct a…
- 10112278Jan 19, 2016This technical bulletin provides a procedure to flush and bleed the power steering system to correct a condition of power steering noise or fluid leak from power steering pump…
- 10037626Nov 1, 2014Gm: there is unwanted stability action or stability light on. This can be caused by the suspension being modified. *rm updated 6/18/12. *pe models 2007-13 all escalade…
- 10112368Nov 25, 2013This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an instrument panel backlighting flashes, flickers or inoperative…
- 10112384Oct 2, 2013This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with the installation of Cruise Control on a vehicle which did not come equipped with the…
- 10053864Sep 1, 2013Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/pontiac/ saturn: there is fluid leaking from power steering system, along a fluid leak in front of vehicle underneath and should be inspected…
- 10043887May 1, 2013Gm: the service stabilitrak message being displayed in dic. The stabilitrak indicator light may also be on. *js updated on 7/9/2013.
- 10043850Feb 1, 2013Gmc: hydraulic power steering leak at hose connection to steering rack. All potential leaks should be completely cleaned and indentified before attempting to repair or replace…
- 10112535Nov 2, 2012This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with the installation of Cruise Control on a vehicle which did not come equipped with the…
- 10047839Oct 1, 2012Cadillac/chevrolet/gmc: will have inoperative cruise control; inoperative or unwanted activation of radio controls; backlighting flashes, flickers or inoperative due to possible…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 3 | 5% |
| 2016 | 1 | 17% |
| 2015 | 6 | 11% |
| 2014 | 7 | 7% |
| 2013 | 5 | 13% |
| 2012 | 3 | 10% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 2 | 5% |
| 2008 | 2 | 3% |
| 2007 | 3 | 5% |
| 2006 | 4 | 8% |
| 2005 | 11 | 9% |
| 2004 | 14 | 7% |
| 2003 | 27 | 13% |
| 2002 | 12 | 5% |
| 2001 | 10 | 4% |
| 2000 | 28 | 6% |
| 1999 | 18 | 3% |
| 1998 | 15 | 8% |
| 1997 | 63 | 26% |
| 1996 | 5 | 2% |
| 1995 | 8 | 3% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 | 2 | 3% |
| 1991 | 1 | 8% |
| 1990 | 1 | 6% |
| 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 complaintsFuel system
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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