2008 Gmc ENVOY problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
77 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
85,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2008 model year. Data snapshot: . 59 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 18 of 77 complaints (23.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 8 | 10.4% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 6 | 7.8% |
| Engine operation | 5 | 6.5% |
| Steering behavior | 5 | 6.5% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 2.6% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 18 |
| Exterior Lighting | 17 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 12 |
| Air Bags | 5 |
| Seat Belts | 5 |
| Suspension | 5 |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 |
| Engine | 4 |
Electrical System: 18; Exterior Lighting: 17; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 12; Air Bags: 5; Seat Belts: 5; Suspension: 5; Unknown Or Other: 5; Engine: 4
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 6 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 11 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 10 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 8 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 15 |
| 150,000 and above | 9 |
Under 25,000: 6; 25,000 to 49,999: 11; 50,000 to 74,999: 10; 75,000 to 99,999: 8; 100,000 to 149,999: 15; 150,000 and above: 9
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (15). 18 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2009 | 3 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 18 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2008: 2; 2009: 3; 2010: 6; 2011: 1; 2012: 2; 2013: 7; 2014: 18; 2015: 8; 2016: 9; 2017: 9; 2018: 6; 2019: 4; 2025: 1; 2026: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 8 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 6 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 5 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10220854 · 2008-03-12 (March 12, 2008)
ABS FAILURE. VEHICLE SKIDDED, LEAVING TIRE MARKS, ABOUT 2 VEHICLE LENGTHS. CLEAN DRY ASPHALT HIGHWAY. PASSENGER IN FRONT RIGHT SEAT BROKE LEFT FOOT. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 12,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10220854 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10296735 · 2009-12-22 (December 22, 2009)
I HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY STABILITRAK SYSTEM THE ENGINE LIGHTS COMES ON AND I JUST HAD THE THERMOSTAT SENSORS CHANGE WHICH TOOK THEM THREE TIME TO FIND THE PROBLEM AND MY DRIVERS WINDOW SENSORS WAS REPLACED AND THERE A SUDDEN THUMB WHEN YOU BRAKE AS THOUGHT YOU HAVE BEEN HIT FROM BEHIND. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10296735 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10299980 · 2010-01-16 (January 16, 2010)
HELLO: 2008 ENVOY. DOORS LOCK AUTOMATICALLY. WHETHER OR NOT I WANT THEM TO LOCK AUTOMATICALLY THEY DO AND THUS, DO NOT OPEN WITH THE INSIDE HANDLE. (NOT SPEAKING OF THE 'CHILD LOCK FEATURE' ON THE REAR DOORS.) THE SYSTEM IS NOT SET UP PROPERLY IN MY OPINION. REGARDLESS ON HOW IT WORKS TO MAKE ALL THE DOORS LOCK, THE DOORS SHOULD OPEN FROM THE INSIDE WITH THE INSIDE DOOR OPEN LEVER EITHER FOR AN EMERGENCY OR FOR CONVENIENCE. PLEASE KNOW THIS CONCERN IS SEPARATE AND ASIDE FROM THE "CHILD LOCK FEATURE" FOR THE REAR DOORS. PLEASE CONSID…
Owner-reported narrative. 5 miles reported. Look up ODI 10299980 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10491544 · 2013-01-06 (January 6, 2013)
OUR SUV HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP SO MANY TIMES FOR STABILITY TRAC CONTROL ELECTRICAL WINDOW SWITCH ,TWO STEERING COLUMNS OUT SIDE TEMP READING, NEW SHOCK,NEW CONVERTERS. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 1,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10491544 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10499232 · 2013-02-19 (February 19, 2013)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 GMC ENVOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT BECAUSE THE AIR PUMP WAS LOCATED UNDER THE VEHICLE, IT WAS LEFT EXPOSED TO DEBRIS, WHICH HAD BUILT UP IN THE AIR PUMP OVER TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND FILED A COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 72,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10499232 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10566260 · 2014-02-27 (February 27, 2014)
DRIVING ON HIGHWAY IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC @ APPROXIMATELY 55MPH. SUDDENLY NOTED LOSS OF POWER WITHOUT WARNING, WITH NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS ON ( UNTIL MANAGED TO GET CAR TO SIDE OF HIGHWAY AND PUT IN PARK, THEN MULTIPLE ICONS LIGHTING UP). HAD TOWED TO DEALERSHIP, THEY ALMOST IMMEDIATELY TOLD ME A FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH WAS THE MOST PROBABLE CAUSE. OF NOTE, CAR WENT ON TO HAVE IGNITION SWITCH NEEDING REPLACED @ 74,218 MILES. THIS TIME I WAS AGAIN DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AT APPROXIMATELY 65MPH, BUT THIS TIME SUDDENLY FELT CAR LOSING POWER, AND N…
Owner-reported narrative. 14,579 miles reported. Look up ODI 10566260 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10588950 · 2014-05-16 (May 16, 2014)
ENGINE STALLED WHEN MAKING A TURN. LOST ALL POWDER THE DASH PANEL HAD NO LIGHT LIT UP.I HAD NO POWER STEERING AND NO POWER BRAKES. WAS ABLE TO CONTROL DUE TO LOW SPEED. TURNED KEY OFF AND THE IT RESTARTED WHEN KEY TURNED BACK ON. ON MARCH 19, 2014 TOOK IT TO BENNTT CHEVROLET BURICK FOR CHECK. THEY FOUND FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH AND IT FOR $259.88. THE 2008 ENVOYS WERE NOT ON THE RECALL LIST AND SOMEONE SHOULD CHECK ALL 2008 ENVOYS STILL ON THE ROAD. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 100,717 miles reported. Look up ODI 10588950 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10290620 · 2009-11-02 (November 2, 2009)
I PURCHASED A 2008 ENVOY DENALI 7/08 DURING THE MIDDLE OF NOVEMBER WHILE DRIVE THE TEMP GAGE DROP TO THE LOWEST POINT AND STARTED CUTTING OFF HESITATING TO START. I THEN CONTACT ON-STAR THEY STATED IT WAS THE COOLING SYSTEM AND SHOULD BE TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON 10/19/09 I WENT AND WAS TOLD IT WAS THE TEMP SENOR WHICH WAS REPLACE THAT TUESDAY. THURSDAY THE SAME ISSUE ACCORD AGAIN I NOTIFIED ON-STAR THEY STATED THIS TIME IT WAS THE TRANSMISSION FRIDAY I WENT TO THE DEAL TO BE TOLD THEY COULD NOT WORK ON THE CAR UNTIL MONDAY. AS I WS SPEAKING TO A …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10290620 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11115396 · 2018-08-02 (August 2, 2018)
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 WAS OPERATIONAL AGAIN ALONG WITH THE WORRY OF THIS HAPPENING AGAIN.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11115396 at NHTSA ↗