2008 GMC Sierra 1500 GMC Sierra 1500 2008

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2008 GMC Sierra 1500 repairs by problem area

Engine (25%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (1%)

Suspension and Steering (14%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (35%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)

Other (5%)

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2008 GMC Sierra 1500 body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (13%)

< $100 (88%)

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2008 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 8ft bed

315-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

132000 mi

US $244
The weather strip needed to be replaced on both the driver's and passenger's side. It had worn through on the bottom of each side. 

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2008 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

315-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

74400 mi Starting to rust around the rear wheel wells. 

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2008 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

315-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

18000 mi Leather Seat had some Stitching repaired 
30000 mi Front grill had to be replaced. Chrome flaking off. Front grill replaced. chrome coming off 

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2008 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 5.5ft bed

315-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

32000 mi passengers side seat, recline handle broke off. 

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2008 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

56000 mi Rattle behind the dashboard. 

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2008 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

295-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

19840 mi replaced two tail lights as they were leaking. 
28220 mi water leaking in cabin. fixed leaks but ordered new roof liner because of water stains. 

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2008 GMC Sierra 1500 Body Problems

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