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2008 GMC Sierra Denali: doors won't lock, open or latch
5 of the 18 complaints about the 2008 GMC Sierra Denali describe doors won't lock, open or latch.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 28%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 3 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Doors won't lock, open or latch by model year
- 20121
- 20101
- 20085
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 gmc sierra denali. The contact stated all the door latch handles repeatedly broke. The contact's son attempted to open the door and the handle completely failed. The failure occurred more than seven times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 99,000. Updated 7/16/15
Gmc has the door handles made in mexico out of plastic. When you go to open the door the handle breaks off in your hand. Gmc knows this a major design flaw but refuses to stand behind the problem. Just google "gm door handles break" and hundreds of postings come up! My child went to get into the truck the other day and the handle broke off in his hand causing him to fall backwards.
I just read the safety notice for gmc 2007 yukon interior door handles delaminating and creating sharp cutting edges (ea 10004). The exact same thing has happened on my 2008 gmc denali sierra (driver side) - I've sliced my finger a 3rd time and am now having the handle replaced at a cost of $240. When I called gmc customer complaint line they offered no help just excuses...poor customer service...wow, no wonder gm went bankrupt!!
External left rear door handle pulled off when simply opening the door 11/15/2010. External left front door handle pulled off when simply opening the door 12/15/2012. Two door handles pop off on a new vehicle not a defect? Same flimsy plastic fastener attachment broken in both cases. Google search indicates this is a common defect experienced by numerous owners that gmc and chevrolet will not admit to. The gmc dealer even acknowledged it's a defect! Repair cost - $300/handle!
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Related recalls
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Questions about the 2008 GMC Sierra Denali door locks
Is doors won't lock, open or latch a common problem on the 2008 GMC Sierra Denali?
5 of 18 owner complaints about the 2008 GMC Sierra Denali (28%) mention doors won't lock, open or latch. The model year with the most reports is 2008.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2008 GMC Sierra Denali?
There are 0 recalls and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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