2008 GMC Sierra 1500 Latches/locks/linkages Problems

NHTSA component category: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES · data through 07/12/2026

23Latches/locks/linkages complaints

6.1%Of all 379 complaints

#4Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How latches/locks/linkages ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS241 · 63.6%

Unspecified / other41 · 10.8%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM29 · 7.7%

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES23 · 6.1%

STRUCTURE:BODY19 · 5%

Share of the 379 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 overview page.

What owners report

“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…”NHTSA complaint 10663661 — filed 12/11/2014

“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…”NHTSA complaint 10638572 — filed 09/23/2014

“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…”NHTSA complaint 10605593 — filed 06/24/2014

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Latches/locks/linkages complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 have latches/locks/linkages problems?

Latches/locks/linkages is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2008 GMC Sierra 1500: 23 of 379 complaints on file (6.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 have in total?

379 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 12 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, 13 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's latches/locks/linkages category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.