2008 GMC Sierra 1500 Exterior Lighting Problems
- 2
- 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 2 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 general motor company sierra 1500. The contact was driving in reverse 2 mph out of the drive way when smoked emitted from the rear of the vehicle. The contact stopped the vehicle and confirmed that the drivers side rear tail light marker assembly was on fire. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and a private mechanic. The private mechanic confirmed that there was a defective marker tail…
Fire reported
ODI 10445573
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
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2008 GMC Sierra 1500.
Catalog fitment does not by itself prove OEM-equivalent compatibility.