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2008 GMC C SeriesProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2008 GMC C Series, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints50 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage69kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 5, 2020. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2008 GMC C Series has problems

5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system30
Air bags20
Engine10
Latches/locks/linkages10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

2008 GMC C Series recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2008 vs. every other C Series year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the C Series median. How we score

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In owners' words

What C Series owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

FIRST WE WERE DRIVING OUT OF TOWN AND THE RADIO START GOING ON AND OFF, THE LOCKS BEGAN GOING UP AND DOWN UNTIL THE TRUCK LOST POWER. THE TRUCK LOSES POWER WITH OUT ANY REASON. WE HAVE CHECK THE BATTERY, EVERYTHING WITH OUT BEING ABLE TO DETERMINE WHY. AFTER FEW MINUTES THE TRUCK STARTS UP AND…
Complaint 10637313 · Sep 18, 2014 · 75,000 miles
WIRING HARNESS UNDER DRIVER SIDE DASH MELTING SHORTING FUSE PANEL, UNABLE TO USE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW, NOR REMOTE LOCK/ENTRY ON PASSENGER SIDE. *TR
Complaint 10611015 · Jul 16, 2014
I BOUGHT TWO NEW GMC VEHICLES, AN ACADIA AND A SIERRA 1500 PICKUP TRUCK. WHILE UNDER WARRANTY THE DOOR LOCKS STARTED STICKING AND HAD TO BE REPAIRED. A FEW MONTHS LATER IT STARTED AGAIN. I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD IT WAS NOW OUT OF WARRANTY. THE SERVICE MANAGER REFUSED TO REPAIR…
Complaint 10483319 · Nov 4, 2012 · 63,000 miles

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