2008 GMC W-Series Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2008 GMC W-Series. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2008 GMC W-Series
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Equipment and electrical system
Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2001-2013 Isuzu N-Series; model year 2001-2010 Chevrolet and GMC W-Series; model year 2001-2004 Isuzu FRR and model year 2001-2004 Chevrolet and GMC WT5500 trucks. The affected vehicles are equipped with an optional oil pan heater (RPO code IG3).…
Remedy: Isuzu will notify owners and dealers will inspect the trucks. The extension cord and damaged components will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on August 30, 2013. Owners may contact Isuzu at 1-866-441-9638.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2008 GMC W-Series. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare GMC W-Series model years
Recall and complaint counts for every GMC W-Series model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 GMC W-Series | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 GMC W-Series | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 GMC W-Series | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 GMC W-Series | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 GMC W-Series | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 GMC W-Series | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 GMC W-Series | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 GMC W-Series | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 GMC W-Series | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 GMC W-Series | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2008 GMC W-Series
How do I know if my 2008 GMC W-Series has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2008 GMC W-Series; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised GMC dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 13V259000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other GMC models
- Sierra 15008,930 complaints
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- Yukon4,989 complaints
- Sierra3,937 complaints
- Terrain3,124 complaints
- Jimmy2,720 complaints
- Envoy2,459 complaints
- Yukon XL2,417 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.