2008 GMC EnvoyProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 77 owner complaints about the 2008 GMC Envoy, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 2, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where the 2008 GMC Envoy has problems
77 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 18 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 17 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 12 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 8 | 0 |
| Suspension | 7 | 0 |
| Air bags | 5 | 3 |
| Power train | 5 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 5 | 0 |
| Engine | 4 | 0 |
| 9 other systems | 17 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2008 GMC Envoy recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2008 vs. every other Envoy year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Envoy median. How we score
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2008 GMC Envoy safety ratings
2008 GMC Envoy 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 4 stars (19.1% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2008 GMC Envoy, and the recalls they led to.
- Loss of HeadlightsNo recall
What Envoy owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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 stopped working on 4 and 5 works on 1 2 and 3 but…
MY VEHICLE JUST SUDDENLY STOPPED DEAD, IN THE ROAD AFTER LEAVING MY RESIDENCE AND ALL CONTROL WAS LOST. UNABLE TO PUT TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL TO PUSH VEHICLE OFF ROAD. I HAD IT REPAIRED BY A TRAINED MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD IT WAS A FAULTY IGNITION. I HAD THE FAULTY IGNITION REPLACED AND THE VEHICLE…
WE HAVE A 2008 ENVOY. WE BOUGHT IT BRAND NEW IN 2008. THE IGNITION SWITCH HAS QUIT US 5 TIMES. WE USUALLY HAVE SOME WARNING. THE FIRST 3 TIMES, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON BUT I COULD EVENTUALLY START THE CAR AND DRIVE IT TO A MECHANIC TO BE CHECKED OUT. THE 4TH TIME WE WERE HEADING OUT OF TOWN,…
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