The contact owns a 2008 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that after the dealer repaired the vehicle under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V050000 (Air Bags) and GM's Emission Recall: N140581 (Carbon Monoxide Emissions), the vehicle nearly caught on fire. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact turned on the A/C, and the vehicle started shaking abnormally. Additionally, the vehicle made abnormal sounds, jerked, and stalled while driving. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, and there was smoke coming from under the hood. Upon inspection, the dealer discovered that the catalytic convertor was extremely hot and glowing red. The dealer determined that the exhaust system and catalytic convertor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then towed to the residence. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 151,071.
2008 GMC Sierra 1500: engine stalls while driving
5 of the 381 complaints about the 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 0
Engine stalls while driving by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 gmc sierra 1500. While driving approximately 5 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was restarted, but the failure recurred and code: p069-e illuminated. The dealer was not called. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
Takata recall. It's been over a year since the recall and nothing has been done. How many lives must be lost or persons maimed before someone does something? Gm is stalling, or not moving at all!! Please help!
Power surge to electrical system... Voltage meter will drop below 9 volts then the following occurs: headlights flicker, radio shuts off, climate control shuts off, dash lights flicker, air bag light flashes, service air bag warning pops up, and truck stalls out. This is a dangerous situation while driving and if this is electrical may cause fire. This is intermittent and occurs at anytime for no particular reason regardless of weather/temperature.
Out of nowhere engine began to idle erratically almost causing an accident at an intersection, if I hadn't caught it and slammed on the brakes the truck would have rear ended another vehicle. After that the idle began to drop as if the vehicle was going to stall, then would kick back up to about 900-1000 RPM. Was intermittent at first, now vehicle is not driveable. It is worse with A/C on and it effects engine temp gauge as well.
Service bulletins that may apply
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- This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
Related recalls
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Questions about the 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 2008 GMC Sierra 1500?
5 of 381 owner complaints about the 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 (1%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 2022.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2008 GMC Sierra 1500?
There are 0 recalls and 99 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2008 GMC Sierra 1500
Door locks 26Airbag light 22No deployment 8Seat belt 7Engine failure 5Fire or smoke 5
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