2008 Gmc ENVOY: complaints, problems and recalls
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.
Examples from the source records
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 10223365 · 2008-04-04 (April 4, 2008)
PORTION OF STABILIZER BAR UNDER REAR AXLE DISLODGED FROM FRAME. THE WELD FAILED. CREATES A DANGEROUS SITUATION WHILE IN MOTION BECAUSE OF SHARP EDGE OF BRACKET DANGLING WITHIN STRIKING DISTANCE OF REAR TIRE -- IMPACT COULD EASILY BLOW OUT THE TIRE WHILE IN MOTION. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10223365 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10263110 · 2009-03-25 (March 25, 2009)
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. THE GMC ENVOY HAS LESS THAN 15,000 MILES. CARFAX DOES NOT RECORD THE PROBLEMS. CAR IS UNSAFE ON THE HIGHWAY AND GM HAS AUTHORIZED US WARRANTY WORK. GM IS APPARENTLY UNAWARE OF THEIR DEALER PRACTICES, AND IS HONORING THE WARRANTY. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 13,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10263110 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 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 10315612 · 2010-03-02 (March 2, 2010)
THE BRAKES ON OUR GMC ENVOY "SKIP" WHEN THERE IS WET WEATHER, BUMPY ROADS AND ESPECIALLY SNOW. WHEN TRYING TO BRAKE, THE BRAKES DON'T SEEM TO GRAB AND IT TAKES EXTRA LONG TO STOP. WE HAVEN'T HAD ANY CRASHES, BUT SEVERAL CLOSE CALLS DUE TO THE BRAKES NOT ENGAGING. IN DRY AND NORMAL WEATHER, THEY WORK FINE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 28,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10315612 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10346440 · 2010-07-31 (July 31, 2010)
WHILE ON OUR WAY BACK TO OUR MOTOR HOME THE BRAKE PEDAL ON MY 2008 GMC ENVOY WENT TO THE FLOOR WHEN I TRIED TO STOP IN HEAVY TRAFFIC ON HWY 503 IN THE STATE OF WASHINGTON. AFTER PUMPING THE BRAKE QUICKLY I WAS ABLE TO REGAIN SOME BRAKING POWER. WHEN I CALLED THE LOCAL GMC DEALER (CARR GMC) IN VANCOUVER THE SERVICE ADVISER CONFIRMED THAT IT WAS THE MASTER CYLINDER. NOW THIS HAPPENED ON TUESDAY JULY 20, 2010, THE SERVICE ADVISER GAVE ME AN APPOINTMENT FOR THURSDAY JULY 22 BETWEEN 9:00 TO 9:30 AM. I ARRIVED AT 9:10 AM AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WOULD T…
Owner-reported narrative. 31,300 miles reported. Look up ODI 10346440 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.