2008 GMC Sierra 1500 Engine Problems
- 16
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 16 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 6 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
My sierra developed a noise on deceleration. Took it to the gmc dealer and was told it had a worn cam. $5500 to repair, $7750 to replace engine. I knew that a worn cam would cause lifter noise all the time so that was wrong info. Upon further investigation i found out this truck has active fuel management. What happened was a failure of the system. It should be noted that this truck always had high oil consumption.…
ODI 11205246
Engine
LIFTERS FAILED AT 98,000 CAUSING ENGINE REPLACEMENT.
ODI 11171014
Engine · Power Train
Tl* 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.
ODI 11155664
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* 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: [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired.…
ODI 11056559
Electrical System · Engine
Low oil pressure light came on due to excessive oil consumption while driving. Engine burned 5 quarts of oil in under 3000 miles. 105k miles on 5.3 liter v8. Dealer said typical for this engine to have carbon buildup and needs new piston rings and pistons. Also driver side door lock actuator replaced and window switches.
ODI 10959700
Engine
Low oil pressure while in motion. Split o-ring on oil pump pick up tube, metal debris in screen for oil pressure sensor/ afm valve lifter manifold. No valve shield on afm valve in oil pan. High oil consumption.
ODI 10937646
Engine
Broken exhaust manifold bolts. As of today i have a total of (3) bolt heads that are broken. (2) on drivers side and (1) on passenger side. The exhaust fumes are beginning to leak inside of the cab especially when stopped at intersections.
ODI 10895577
Engine
Collapsed afm lifter at 108000 miles. I was driving down the highway and all of the sudden my check engine light came on, service traction control and service stabilitrak. My engine was idling rough at low rpm. Took vehicle to the dealership and was told that it had a collapsed lifter on the #6 cylinder. I have always had the oil changed regularly at the dealership. Was told it would be 4800 to replace all the…
ODI 10876035
Engine
Out of nowhere engine began to idle erratically almost causing an accident at an intersection, if i hadn't caught it and slammed on the brakes the truck would have rear ended another vehicle. After that the idle began to drop as if the vehicle was going to stall, then would kick back up to about 900-1000 rpm. Was intermittent at first, now vehicle is not driveable. It is worse with a/c on and it effects engine temp…
ODI 10731776
Engine
Excessive oil consumption. Began using in june of 2015. Uses more than 1 qt per 3000 miles of driving.
ODI 10967440
Engine
Ticking noise began once the vehicle reached ~100,000 miles. Initially, the ticking only occurred once the engine was started. As time went on, the ticking became more frequent, to include upon engine start and while the vehicle was under load/accelerating. At approximately 108,000 miles, the tick became constant while the engine is running. Gmc dealer diagnosed the problem as a failed lifter, which, apparently, has…
ODI 10874794
Engine
Driving and the engine began making a hitting sound as if someone was beating a metal object against metal. *tr
ODI 10702095
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
On 04.12.2014 after going to the store, parked under the carport. The time was 10pm. While inside heard a pop sound around 10:15 pm. Went outside and the truck was on fire. Put truck in neutral and pushed it from under the carport, trying to save damage to the house. Fire dept came and put the fire out. The fire warped all the vinyl under the carport. Lucky it didn't catch the house on fire. The fire was worse on…
Fire reported
ODI 10582900
Engine
Driving and warning came on and it said "engine hot a/c turned off" had this vehicle only one week when this happened, towed back to the dealer the said wasn't under warranty, i told them to keep the truck. They put on a new thermostat, two weeks later same thing. Took truck to my mechanic and he replaced the thermostat. Good for about two months, warning keeps coming on. Looked on line many people have had this…
ODI 11005043
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 gmc sierra 1500. The contact was driving approximately 35 mph when the temperature warning indicator light illuminated. The vehicle was in the process of overheating and the contact allowed the vehicle to cool down. The vehicle was later driven to the contact's residence and was not taken to for diagnosis of repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The approximate…
ODI 10558210
Engine
Vehicle was in (d) drive and i was able to turn the ignition off. Is this normal? I checked with my gmc dealer and they said it had to be put on the computer to be checked, however was not covered by any posted recall. Is this relative to the ignition recall? Thank you *tr
ODI 10650960