1.5

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
113,669 miles

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2008 GMC Sierra 1500 drivetrain problems

drivetrain problem

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2008 GMC Sierra 1500 Owner Comments

problem #3

Feb 122019

Sierra 1500

  • 115,006 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Dash is cracked in the "common place" for these vehicles. Corner above the instrument panel and at the passenger side airbag, the transmission is also a issue, the 3/4 gear packet has went out and the housing inside the transmission is cracked, so it would've broke soon also.

- Orange, TX, USA

problem #2

Dec 022018

Sierra 1500

  • 130,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 GMC Sierra 1500. While driving approximately 5 mph, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was restarted, but the failure recurred and code: P069-E illuminated. The dealer was not called. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

- Commerce, MI, USA

problem #1

Dec 252017

Sierra 1500

  • 96,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 GMC Sierra 1500. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle lost power. Also, the traction control, service engine, and reduced engine power indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (betten baker Buick, 2901 28th St, grandville, mi, 49418, phone number: 616-530-9191) where it was diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The contact was referred to NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000.

- Jension, MI, USA

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