How many recalls does the 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 have?

The 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 has 2 recalls on record from Transport Canada and NHTSA.

What is the most recent recall for the 2008 GMC Sierra 1500?

The most recent recall was issued on February 5, 2021 and relates to the air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module system.

Is the 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 affected by any Canadian recalls?

There are currently no Transport Canada recalls on record for the 2008 GMC Sierra 1500.

2008 GMC Sierra 1500

The 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 has 2 recalls, both involving the passenger-side front airbag inflator, which can explode and send sharp metal fragments into the cabin, causing serious injury or death.

These are Takata-related airbag inflator recalls scoped to vehicles registered in specific high-humidity states and regions, where moisture exposure accelerates the risk of inflator rupture. Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the issue for all affected vehicles, which is why multiple recall campaigns exist for the same defect. Owners should verify their VIN to confirm whether their specific vehicle is covered.

What Owners Report

No owner complaints on file for this vehicle year.

Federal Crash Test Ratings

No federal crash test ratings are available for this vehicle year.

All 2 Recalls

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NHTSA (USA)Critical

February 5, 2021

2007–2011 GMC SIERRA 1500 NHTSA Campaign #21V050000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Defect

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL, and 2009-2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500 and Sierra 3500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, GM is recalling certain 2007-2008 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." These vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated passenger frontal inflators containing phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

Safety Risk

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

NHTSA (USA)Critical

February 5, 2021

2007–2009 GMC SIERRA 1500 NHTSA Campaign #21V052000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Defect

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Additionally, GM is recalling certain 2007-2008 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated passenger frontal inflators containing phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

Safety Risk

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 23, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 20, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212328780.

557,023 vehicles affectedMfr ref: N212328780Updated May 25, 2026

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2008 GMC Sierra 1500

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What Owners Report

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All 2 Recalls

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Other GMC Sierra 1500 Years

Other GMC Models

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