2008 GMC Sierra 1500 Latches/Locks/Linkages Problems
- 23
- 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 23 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- door lock · 13 records
- door locks · 9 records
- lock unlock · 8 records
- drivers side · 5 records
- side door · 5 records
- lock actuators · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 9 |
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
The three passenger doors failed to unlock simultaneously i understand a tsb has been sent to dealers. This seems to be a safety issue ,and should require a recall. *tr
ODI 10605593
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Rear passenger door will only lock/unlock manually from the inside. I have been told the problem is a failed door lock actuator. It will not lock/unlock with power lock button or key fob and there is no keyhole except on drivers door. This is my second gmc vehicle that has had the same problem and after searching the internet this seems to be a fairly common problem and i am trying to figure out why it has not been…
ODI 10587278
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
All four of my trucks door lock actuators have failed. *tr
ODI 10543763
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 gmc sierra 1500. The contact stated that all the automatic door locks failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the actuator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 194,000. The vin was not available.
ODI 10663661
Latches/Locks/Linkages
The vehicle is a 2008 gmc sierra 1500. The drivers side door locked automatically when the vehicle was put into drive. Once i had arrived at the destination the drivers side door would not open and i was not able to exit the vehicle as a result. I attempted to use the electronic lock to re-lock and unlock the door and this had no success. Attempted rolling down the window and opening the door with the outside latch…
ODI 10510524
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
My 2008 gmc sierra has had the electric door locks fail on three of the four doors. The first occurred after about 36,000 miles and the most recent occurred today at about 64,700 mles. The first repair cost over $300. I have been hesitant to have the other two doors repaired because of cost, but safety is a concern. The two rear doors now will not automatically lock when the vehicle is placed in drive, presenting a…
ODI 10504449
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 gm sierra 1500. The contact stated that the door locks became inoperable. The contact was not able to exit the vehicle as a result. The contact was able to exit the vehicle once a passenger opened the door from the exterior of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the problem was a common and that they were working to find a remedy for the…
ODI 10487673
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Right passenger door lock intermittent locking. Car alarm will set and vehicle will start without the door locking. *tr
ODI 10546427
Equipment · Latches/Locks/Linkages
2008 GMC SIERRA 1500 POWER DOOR LOCKS ALL FAILED. *TR
ODI 10524545
Body · Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Power door lock failed on driver door. You can not open door with out lifting hand latch. This is very dangerous-- meaning you can not open door by door handle-- there is no override like provided on other vehicles. Other door failed 2 months later. Truck locks and unlocks doors when moving shifter from park to drive, there is no program option to delete this option. So you lock and unlock doors every time you shift…
ODI 10448301
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Passenger automatic door lock quit working first. After 6 months or so the drivers side door lock quit working also. Then within months after the drivers door lock failing both rear door locks quit working within a month of each other. Now none of the doors lock automatically or when the lock button is pushed. *tr
ODI 10548572
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Gmc door lock actuators fail at a very high rate. Doors will not automatically lock/unlock when you put the vehicle park/drive. *kb
ODI 10413366
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 gmc sierra 1500. The contact stated that the automatic door lock would not lock even when attempting to lock the vehicle maunally. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or manufacturer and was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 38,000.
ODI 10406095
Air Conditioner · Latches/Locks/Linkages
At about 37k miles the front doors of my 2008 sierra will not unlock have to manually lock doors and fob will not lock even unlock doors resulting in possible theft. Back doors work properly. Also fog lights do not work properly. A/c is making a loud noise. *tr
ODI 10416425
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Power door lock failure. Cannot lock or unlock 3 out of the trucks 4 doors with remote or the on board lock/unlock button. The driver door failed 3 week ago, the driver side rear door failed last week and the passenger side read door failed yesterday. This is both a safety and security issue. The back door locks can only be accessed from inside the truck in the event of an emergency with no key access. From a…
ODI 10403956
Latches/Locks/Linkages
2 OF THE DOOR LOCK ACTUATORS FAILED. *TR
ODI 10468828
Body · Latches/Locks/Linkages
At 35k the drivers side front door actuator failed and was replaced under warranty. At 40k the passenger side door actuator failed. I was told this is a common problem with this vehicle due to defective parts used by gmc. With no ability to open or close the passenger door from the drivers control, a potential safety issue exists. E.g. Unable to prevent an intruder from entering the car at a stop light, or allow a…
ODI 10638572
Latches/Locks/Linkages
2008 gmc sierra 1500 truck electric lock actuators are defective - there are several complaints on line - mine are no longer working and 2 of the 4 have already been replaced. *tr
ODI 10358273
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 gmc sierra 1500. The vehicle was parked with the engine running and the doors locked. Upon trying to enter the vehicle using a separate remote key the vehicle would not unlock. He had to enter the vehicle through the front drivers side door by manually unlocking the door. Once he entered the vehicle he smelled a slight melting odor. He compared the odor to the smell of burning wires. The…
Fire reported
ODI 10348185
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Random door lock failure leading to permanent failure over several months. Owner is unaware of problem until several weeks or months as problem progresses to complete failure. Door locks will sometimes lock and sometimes unlock, but totally unaware to the owner until the problem finishes with complete failure. Often times vehicle is left unlocked when owner assumes it is. The problem creates opportunity for crime as…
ODI 10354791
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Headlights dim when the brakes are applied, when the truck shifts from 1st to second gear and when the blinkers are used at interstate speeds. Contacted gm and have been told this is normal in all vehicles. Also have had 3 door lock actuators and 1 window motor replaced. Had to have the front steering/rack and pinion replaced. Currently having problem with front door not opening. *tr
ODI 10289804
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Power door locks do not work on vehicle, whether using key fob, or lock/unlock button inside. The problem is intermittent; different locks do not work at different times. *tr
ODI 10390535
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Door locks quit locking with the auto locker and remote on the driver door 1st 1trip. Took three month to get parts trip to fix. And then the rear passenger door quit another trip to get looked at. Now waiting to get the rear door parts and someone told me it could do it to all 4 doors........my truck has seen more time at the shop then in my driveway. *tr
ODI 10245373