Common Problems, Issues, Recalls, and Reliability

  • Steering Wheel Position Sensor May Fail

    The steering wheel position sensor may fail, resulting in the service stability message being displayed.

  • SRS Light Due to Passenger Seat Sensor Failure

    The passenger seat sensor may fail causing the SRS (airbag) light to illuminate. This problem has turned into a recall on some vehicles. Please contact you local dealer to see if your particular car is included. For more information on this recall, please click here»

  • Check Engine Light Due to Gas Cap Issue

    Illumination of the check engine light may be the result of a loose or worn gas cap .

  • Front and Rear Light Bulbs may Fail

    The front and rear light bulbs are prone to premature failure. Our technicians tell us that the front bulbs can be very difficult to replace.

  • Rear Axle Pinion Seal May Leak

    The rear axle pinion seal may leak causing fluid loss and possible internal rear end damage. Replacing the faulty seal will commonly correct this concern. Some 2005-2007 models have been recalled for this issue.

  • The Check Engine Light With Code: P0011, P0014, P0021, P0024, P0341, P0346, P0336, and/or P0391

    Vehicles with certain V6 engines may illuminate the Check Engine Light one or more of the following codes: P0011, P0014, P0021, P0024, P0341, P0346, P0336, or P0391. Our technicians tell us that some vehicles may require a powertrain control module (PCM) software update to correct this issue. Other vehicles may have excess camshaft end play on one or both cylinder heads which will need to be corrected using special procedures outlined by GM.

  • Contamination of extended life coolant

    Extended life coolant may become contaminated and require cooling system service before the recommended 100,000 miles.

  • Flush brake fluid every 60,000 miles

    Failure of brake components can be caused by contaminated brake fluid. To help prevent this the Brake fluid should be flushed at the very least every 60,000 miles.

2008 Questions and Answers

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2008 Maintenance and Repair