2008 GMC Sierra 1500 Service and Repair Manual

4.7 · Trusted by 14,000+ mechanics & DIYers
Regular price $29.99 USD
  • Lightning-Fast Downloads
    Optimized files — even slow connections handle it
  • Instant Search & Navigation
    Jump to any procedure or spec with one click
  • Print One or All Pages
    Bring only the pages you need to the shop
  • Covers Every System & Component
    Every procedure for the 2008 GMC Sierra 1500
Sample Preview

Unlock the Full Manual

Complete repair procedures
Wiring diagrams & schematics
Torque specifications
Full search & bookmarks
$29.99
Buy 2+ Manuals, Save 20% Discount applied automatically at checkout
20% OFF
Secure Checkout
No Subscriptions
Factory-Grade Data

2008 GMC Sierra 1500 service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you troubleshoot accurately, follow step-by-step repair procedures, and reference wiring diagrams and system sections quickly while you work.

What’s included

  • Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
  • Specifications and reference data (where provided)
  • Wiring diagrams and electrical sections
  • Powertrain, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC and more

Trims covered

  • WT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door
  • SL Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door
  • SLT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door
  • SL Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door
  • Denali Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door
  • WT Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door
  • SLE Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door
  • SLT Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door
  • SLE Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door
  • WT Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
  • SLE Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door

Engines covered

  • 5.3L 5328CC 325Cu. In. V8 FLEX OHV Naturally Aspirated
  • 5.3L 5328CC 325Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
  • 4.8L 294Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
  • 4.3L 262Cu. In. V6 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
  • 6.0L 5967CC 364Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
  • 6.2L 6162CC 376Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated

Index / Table of contents

  • Body
  • Brakes
  • Chassis Electrical
  • Driveline
  • Engine Cooling
  • Engine Electrical
  • Engine Mechanical
  • Engine Performance & Emission Controls
  • Fuel System
  • General Information & Identification
  • Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
  • Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
  • Wiring Diagrams

Payment & Security

Payment methods

  • American Express
  • Apple Pay
  • Bancontact
  • Google Pay
  • Maestro
  • Mastercard
  • PayPal
  • Union Pay
  • Visa

Your payment information is processed securely. We do not store credit card details nor have access to your credit card information.

Vehicle Safety Data

2008 GMC Sierra 1500 Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #21V05200005/02/2021Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

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,

Consequence

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, re

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alterna

NHTSA #21V05000005/02/2021Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

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-

Consequence

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, re

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alterna

TSB #11026022

This service bulletin provides technicians with information on available BCM calibrations to restore bulb outage detection on vehicles produced by a second stage manufacturer (Upfitter), and/or turn signals flash fast after factory box remo

TSB #11023091

New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH

TSB #11021792

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble

TSB #11021308

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a bump feel or clunk noise at a stop or on launch. Dealer should communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating

TSB #11020816

This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.

TSB #11019074

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.

TSB #11019073

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.

TSB #11019072

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.

Showing the 8 most recent of 646 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20170526Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported2 injured

" TAKATA RECALL" LAST MEMORIAL DAY, I HAD JUST LEFT A STOPLIGHT TRAVELING APPROX. 20 MPH, WHEN I WAS STRUCK BROADSIDE BY A VOLVO SEDAN TRAVELING BETWEEN 50-60 MPH. I HAVE A SLT MODEL WITH FRONT AND S

20210227Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported1 injured

IN THE CITY STOPPED AT A LEFT TURN LANE WAITING FOR THE GREEN. LIGHT TURNED GREEN, I STATED TO TURN LEFT AND WAS HIT ON RIGHT FRONT HARD ENOUGH TO SEND ME TWO LANES OVER, ONTO THE SIDEWALK AND INTO A

20201223Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported1 injured

VEHICLE'S AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UPON COLLISION WITH TWO CONCRETE WALLS, CAUSING A LIFE THREATENING TBI AND ALSO SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE LEFT ARM WHICH RESULTED IN IT'S INABILITY TO CONTROL/USE BELOW THE

20201223Component: STRUCTURE:BODYCrash reported1 injured

VEHICLE'S AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UPON COLLISION WITH TWO CONCRETE WALLS, CAUSING A LIFE THREATENING TBI AND ALSO SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE LEFT ARM WHICH RESULTED IN IT'S INABILITY TO CONTROL/USE BELOW THE

20171216Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported1 injured

I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND HIT A FENCE AND THEN A POWER POLE. THE IMPACT PUSHED THE POWER POLE ABOUT A FOOT AND MY ENGINE WAS PUSHED INTO THE INTERIOR. THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. AT THIS IMPACT SHOUL

Showing the 5 most serious of 439 complaints filed with NHTSA.

All Model Years

Other Years of the GMC Sierra 1500

Need a manual for a different year? Browse every GMC Sierra 1500 we cover.

Explore More

More GMC Models

Browse service and repair manuals for other GMC models in our catalog.