2008 GMC Sierra Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 68 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 73,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the suspension of the 2008 GMC Sierra, 1% of the 68 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 73,000 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.
“Three years in a row , my truck has not passed inspection due to problems with the front end ball joints on both sides. This spring my front left bearing and axle failed, it has failed inspection again this year. I have 91,000 miles on my truck.”
NHTSA complaint #10664081, filed 2014-12, 73,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10108599Jul 17, 2017This technical bulletin provides a procedure to lube the rear leaf springs on vehicles with the condition of a squeak noise originating from the rear of the vehicle.
- 10113548Feb 13, 2015This technical bulletin provides repair information for the re-torque of leaf spring bolts to correct a customer concern for a clunking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle.
- 10113543Feb 12, 2015This technical bulletin provides repair information for the re-torque of leaf spring bolts to correct a customer concern for a clunking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle.
- 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…
- 10112519Oct 29, 2012This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have grease leaking from front hub bearings. Technician should not replace…
- 10030766Apr 1, 2011Chevrolet/gmc: a clunking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. Upon further investigation, the technician may diagnose the noise coming from the rear suspension leaf spring…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 | 3% |
| 2016 | 1 | 17% |
| 2015 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 5 | 5% |
| 2012 | 2 | 7% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 3% |
| 2006 | 6 | 11% |
| 2005 | 9 | 8% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 6 | 3% |
| 2002 | 12 | 5% |
| 2001 | 15 | 6% |
| 2000 | 25 | 6% |
| 1999 | 39 | 7% |
| 1998 | 11 | 6% |
| 1997 | 11 | 5% |
| 1996 | 4 | 2% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 2 | 11% |
| 1988 | 1 | 17% |
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 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsEngine
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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