MYRModel Year Report

2008 GMC Envoy

▲ Better than typical
2008 GMC Envoy
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:32:06.129Z

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
77
Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Electrical system

23% of complaints

Complaints per year

1995: 1 complaint 1995 1996: 2 complaints 1997: 1 complaint 1997 1998: 19 complaints 1999: 9 complaints 1999 2000: 22 complaints 2001: 5 complaints 2001 2002: 487 complaints 2003: 394 complaints 2003 2004: 367 complaints 2005: 488 complaints 2005 2006: 352 complaints 2007: 219 complaints 2008: 77 complaints 2008 77 2009: 17 complaints
1995: 1 complaint 1995 1996: 2 complaints 1996 1997: 1 complaint 1997 1998: 19 complaints 1998 1999: 9 complaints 1999 2000: 22 complaints 2000 2001: 5 complaints 2001 2002: 487 complaints 2002 2003: 394 complaints 2003 2004: 367 complaints 2004 2005: 488 complaints 2005 2006: 352 complaints 2006 2007: 219 complaints 2007 2008: 77 complaints 2008 77 2009: 17 complaints 2009
1995: 1 complaint 1995 1996: 2 complaints 1996 1997: 1 complaint 1997 1998: 19 complaints 1998 1999: 9 complaints 1999 2000: 22 complaints 2000 2001: 5 complaints 2001 2002: 487 complaints 2002 2003: 394 complaints 2003 2004: 367 complaints 2004 2005: 488 complaints 2005 2006: 352 complaints 2006 2007: 219 complaints 2007 2008: 77 complaints 2008 77 2009: 17 complaints 2009

2008: 77 complaints

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YearComplaints
19951
19962
19971
199819
19999
200022
20015
2002487
2003394
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% · 18 reports
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, 2025-12-18

Exterior lighting

22% · 17 reports

Electronic stability control (esc)

16% · 12 reports
CRASHINJURY
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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, 2018-04-12

Also filed under Service brakes and vehicle speed control

Engine and engine cooling

10% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing exhaust system and engine.

Suspension

9% · 7 reports

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, 2009-03-25

Portion of stabilizer bar under rear axle dislodged from frame. The weld failed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2008-04-04

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    2017-04-24Recall queryClosed 2021-03-29 Loss of Headlights

Buy-smart checklist

2008 GMC Envoy — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 18 reports on file for this year.
  • Exterior lighting: 17 reports on file for this year.
  • Electronic stability control (esc): 12 reports on file for this year.
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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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.