MYRModel Year Report

2008 GMC Envoy

▲ Better than typical
2008 GMC Envoy
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:32:12.947Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, GMC Envoy Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2008 highlighted. 1995: 1 complaints 1995 1996: 2 complaints 1997: 1 complaints 1997 1998: 19 complaints 1999: 9 complaints 1999 2000: 22 complaints 2001: 5 complaints 2001 2002: 487 complaints 2003: 393 complaints 2003 2004: 367 complaints 2005: 488 complaints 2005 2006: 352 complaints 2007: 219 complaints 2007 2008: 77 complaints 2008 2009: 17 complaints 2009
2008: 77 complaints
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YearComplaints
19951
19962
19971
199819
19999
200022
20015
2002487
2003393
2004367
2005488
2006352
2007219
200877
200917

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 23%

23% of complaints: electrical system — 18 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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I was living in my car and the windows and door lock cluster caught on fire I had to tear my door panel off to get to the source and unplug it I believe there is a major electrical issue with this vehicle I shouldn't be driving it also my heater fan...

NHTSA ODI report, 20251218

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 22%

22% of complaints: exterior lighting — 17 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) 16%

16% of complaints: electronic stability control (esc) — 12 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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THIS IS A VERY UNSAFE VEHICLE. I PURCHASED IT FOR MY HUSBAND AND HAVE SELDOM DROVE UNTIL RECENTLY WHEN HE WAS INJURED DRIVING IT. HE DROVE THROUGH OUR GARAGE AND DEMOLISHED IT. I HOW DRIVE IT AND FIND THE BRAKE AND GAS PEDALS THE WORST PROBLEM.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180412

Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES and VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 10%

10% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing exhaust system and engine.

SUSPENSION 9%

9% of complaints: suspension — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing rear and front.

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GM USA IS PERMITTING DEALERS TO EXPLORE CARS TO CANADA THAT HAVE BEEN DAMAGED, AND ARE NOT REPORTING THE ACCIDENTS. MY VEHICLE HAS DAMAGE TO THE BACK QUARTER PANEL AND HAS DEVELOPED A FRONT END PROBLEM THAT IS BEST DESCRIBED AS A SHUTTER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20090325

PORTION OF STABILIZER BAR UNDER REAR AXLE DISLODGED FROM FRAME. THE WELD FAILED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20080404

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20170424 — RQ (closed 20210329)

Loss of Headlights

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2008 GMC Envoy — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (18 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (17 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electronic stability control (esc) issues (12 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2007 ● 2006 ● 2004

WORST YEARS

◆ 2002 ◆ 2005 ● 2003

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FAQ

Is the 2008 GMC Envoy reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2008 GMC Envoy is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2008 GMC Envoy?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2008 GMC Envoy have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.