MYRModel Year Report

2008 GMC Envoy

▲ Better than typical
2008 GMC Envoy
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:48:26.606Z

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: 392 complaints 2003 2004: 367 complaints 2005: 488 complaints 2005 2006: 351 complaints 2007: 218 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
2003392
2004367
2005488
2006351
2007218
200877
200917

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

SUSPENSION 6%

6% of complaints: suspension — 5 distinct reports on file.

SEAT BELTS 6%

6% of complaints: seat belts — 5 distinct reports on file.

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The contact owns a 2008 GMC Envoy. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked on several occasions with the driver's side seat belt latched, while attempting to release the seat belt, the seat belt remained locked in the buckle.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260702

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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.