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P0308 Powertrain · generic OBD-II

Cylinder 8 Misfire Detected

P0308 is a standard code covering engine, transmission, fuel and emissions. It names the system that logged the fault, not the part that failed. Below: which cars owners reported it on, what happened, and recalls on those cars, from 11 complaints filed with NHTSA. Updated November 9, 2026.

  • 11owner reports
  • 8car models
  • 0mention a crash
  • 0mention a fire
  • 2012–2021model years

Which cars get code P0308?

Every model whose owners mentioned P0308 in a complaint, most reports first. Each year opens that car's full problem report. Popular models collect more reports because more of them are on the road.

Where does P0308 show up?

By brand

  • GMC5
  • Chevrolet4
  • Ford1
  • Ram1

Component the owner filed it under

  1. Engine10 (90.9%)
  2. Fuel/Propulsion System4 (36.4%)
  3. Power Train3 (27.3%)
  4. Electrical System1 (9.1%)

Is there a recall for P0308?

The others concern the component owners file this code under (Engine) on the same cars; they may or may not relate to the code. Recall repairs are free; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine: Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine. The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing… NHTSA campaign 25V274000 · April 24, 2025 · Affected cars

2021 Chevrolet Silverado, 2021 Chevrolet Suburban. Full risk and remedy on each car's report.

Engine General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 4500, 5500 and 6500 vehicles and 2017-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 vehicles and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with Duramax 6.6 liter diesel engines and an optional engine-block heater. The engine block… NHTSA campaign 19V328000 · April 25, 2019 · Affected cars

2019 GMC Sierra, 2018 GMC Sierra, 2018 Chevrolet Silverado. Full risk and remedy on each car's report.

What happened when owners saw P0308?

10 of the 11 reports, spread across the models above, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.

I’m contacting you regarding my 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 with the 5.3L V8 engine. The vehicle is currently experiencing a cylinder 8 misfire (code P0308), accompanied by engine backfiring, ticking noise, and exhaust fumes inside the cabin. Additionally, the ESC (Electronic Stability Control) warning light is on, and performance is noticeably affected. To date, I have: •Replaced all spark plugs and fuel injectors •Verified proper ignition coil function •Had an oil change on September 23, 2024, during which I reported early concerns about engine performance (shortly after the powertrain warranty expired) •Had a transmission flush on March 17, 2025, in an attempt to resolve continued drivability…
2019 GMC SierraElectrical System, Engine, Fuel/Propulsion SystemNHTSA complaint 11659222 · May 6, 2025
I brought in vehicle for check engine light is on for p0300 / p0308 had misfire tech removed engine valve cover and determine no movement in valve train components tech determine valve train failure lifters possible camshaft we would need to remove the cylinder head and replace valve train lifters.
2021 Chevrolet SilveradoUnknown Or Other, Engine, Fuel/Propulsion SystemNHTSA complaint 11639064 · Jan 28, 2025
Vehicle started showing a po308 code. Called sewell gmc In midland where I purchased the vehical they were 2 months out on diagnostic services. So I took it to another shop. They ran a camera into the problem cylinder and for scaring on the walls. They said it was due to the afm system and the engine was unrepairable. So now I am out 17,000 dollars and stranded over 700 miles from my home due to a manufactured defect.
2019 GMC Yukon XLPower Train, EngineNHTSA complaint 11759501 · Aug 25, 2026
Vehicle lost power, debris in cylinder from internal damage, crank case leaking air, oil leaking into cylinder, P0300, P0308, and P050D
2021 Chevrolet SuburbanEngineNHTSA complaint 11671798 · Jul 7, 2025
…On March 26th, 2026 while driving on the parkway at about 60 mph, my vehicle experienced loss of power (slow deceleration, shaking/hesitation) and I immediately took it to the repair shop where it was diagnosed as a P0308 code (misfire on cylinder 8) which caused a repair of the #8 spark plug, ignition coil and wire resulting in a $380. repair. Two days later, I experienced the same issue and then took it to an engine diagnostic specialty shop where I have been told that this issue will run about $4,000 due to valve and comprehension issues on an engine that has 60, 680 miles. I have seen numerous L87 engine complaints on Chevy Forums with no assurances that repairs or engine replacement…
2020 Chevrolet TahoePower Train, EngineNHTSA complaint 11729748 · Apr 7, 2026
AFTER PURCHASE, I GOT A CONTINUOUS P0308, CYLINDER 8 MISFIRE. PROBLEM IS THAT CYLINDER 4 HAS LOW/NO COMPRESSION, DRAGGING DOWN CYLINDER 8 AS WELL.
2013 Ford F-150Power Train, Engine, Fuel/Propulsion SystemNHTSA complaint 11318028 · Mar 14, 2020
ENGINE TICKS AND LAGS/HESITATE UNDER THROTTLE RECEIVE ERROR CODE P0308, DEALERSHIP RECOMMENDED A TUNE UP BUT DID NOT RESOLVE PROBLEM. STILL HESITATES UNDER THROTTLE. DID EXTENSIVE RESEARCH ON-LINE AND THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE ENGINE AND COSTLY TO CONSUMERS AND DANGEROUS. IN MY CASE, I WAS ENTERING A HIGHWAY WITH MY 2 KIDS. I WAS ON THE FRONTAGE ROAD GOING ABOUT 40 MPH AS I ENTERED THE ON RAMP OF THE FREEWAY TO GET TO THE SPEED LIMIT OF 60 MPH. WHEN I ACCELERATED THE ENGINE STARTED TO HESITATE AND ALMOST STALLED CAUSING THE VEHICLES ON THE FREEWAY TO SLAM ON HIS/HER BREAKS AND SWERVE TO GO AROUND ME. FORTUNATELY, THE CARS BEHIND ME DID NOT RAN INTO ME OR ANYONE ELSE CAUSING A MAJOR…
2012 Ram 1500EngineNHTSA complaint 11006555 · Jul 20, 2017
I was experiencing rough gear shifting jumps and low power/acceleration but it was spotty and not continuous. While I was traveling on cruise control, my truck started misfiring. Once I got home the whole truck was shaking in place. I popped the hood and noticed the engine itself was shaking on the motor mounts. On the way to the mechanic, several lights (including check engine light) came on (the codes thrown were P0300-P0308). The mechanic attempted to clean the fuel injectors (that were replaced 30k miles go due to failure as well), but that did not solve the misfire. I was told the cylinder was dead, and upon inspection of the oil filter there were metal shavings throughout it and the…
2019 GMC SierraEngineNHTSA complaint 11657834 · Apr 30, 2025
While driving my 2018 Silverado, the 5.4L, 327c.i. engine began idling very rough, shaking and periodically stalling. The check engine light began blinking and it threw codes PO308 & PO301. After compression test & new plugs/wires, it was found that the injectors had open circuits on injector #'s 1 & 8. The only way to replace the injector is through the bank. In this case both banks 1 & 2 were affected. Cylinder #1 is through bank #1 & cylinder #8 is through bank # 2. After removing the intake manifolds and injectors, it was found that the injectors were not providing fuel to the engine causing a misfire on 2 random cylinders #1 & #8. Called the dealer to order parts and discovered they…
2018 Chevrolet SilveradoFuel/Propulsion SystemNHTSA complaint 11565144 · Jan 12, 2024
Knocking noise from engine-no check engine light initially. Next time it was started knocking was still present and the check engine light was on. Contacted Champion Chevrolet in LaGrange KY. Dealership diagnosed problem (Code P0308 - Cylinder 8 misfire). Compression test on Cylinder 8 failed. Removed valve cover and confirmed loud tick in the rocker shaft and worn camshaft lobes. Was told I would need a new engine and that repairing the existing engine was not cost effective. So, $22,722.14 later, i have a new engine in my 2020 GMC Yukon and have the original engine (core charge) in my shop in case it is needed for evaluation to help determine if the GM recall should be expanded to 2020…
2020 GMC Yukon XLEngineNHTSA complaint 11708681 · Jan 4, 2026

P0308: questions drivers ask

What does code P0308 mean?

P0308 is a generic OBD-II powertrain code. Its standard definition is "Cylinder 8 Misfire Detected". The code tells you which system set the fault, not which part failed; the owner reports on this page show what it meant in practice for 8 car models.

Which cars get code P0308 most often?

In NHTSA owner complaints, P0308 is mentioned most for the GMC Sierra (3), Chevrolet Silverado (2), GMC Sierra Limited (2), across 8 models and model years 2012 to 2021. Popular models collect more reports because more of them are on the road.

Is there a recall for code P0308?

No NHTSA recall text names P0308 directly. 2 recalls on the cars that report this code concern the same component owners name most (Engine); they may or may not relate to the code. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What should I do if my car shows P0308?

Write down when the code appeared and what the car did (warning lights, loss of power, noises, speed, weather). Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer or independent workshop to read the stored freeze-frame data before anyone clears the code, and keep the repair order. If the car loses power in traffic, stop driving it. CarHooq does not diagnose: these are owner reports and official recall notices, not repair advice.

How this page was made

CarHooq read the text of every owner complaint filed with NHTSA for 19 US and European brands (model years 2012 onwards) and picked out the diagnostic trouble codes owners wrote down. This page lists every mention of P0308. The definition is the generic SAE J2012 wording; a carmaker may use the code slightly differently. Nothing here is a diagnosis. More answers: the fault code FAQ. Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain), retrieved November 9, 2026. How CarHooq reports are made.

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