KnownCarProblems2008 GMC Envoy Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 77 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 GMC Envoy, most often about the electrical (23% of complaints, typically around 79,000 miles). It is 7th of 10 Envoy model years by number of complaints.
Most common 2008 GMC Envoy problems
Electrical
18 complaints · 23%Half of these problems showed up before 79,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2008 GMC Envoy. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch and the fuse box needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.…
I will be going down the road and my car would just shut off on me.I would have to keep trying to start it and after a few times trying it would start.I have to keep turning the key over and over a few times to get the ignition to start.it has stalled on me 5 times.some times it will crank right up and other times I…
Lights
17 complaints · 22%Half of these problems showed up before 130,500 miles.
My dim lights have quit working recently while driving down the highway. Has happened 4 times so far. Last time was 11/2/16. Bright lights still work. I found a GMC recall on years 2006-2007 ref the headlamp driver module which causes this problem. It seems they should include this year also. Extremely dangerous…
My dim lights have quit working recently on my 2008 GMC Envoy while driving down the highway. Has happened 4 times so far. Last time was 11/2/16. Bright lights still work. I found a GMC recall on years 2006-2007 ref the headlamp driver module which causes this problem. It seems they should include this year also.…
Engine
12 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 87,000 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system, cooling system, engine.
Bought the vehicle last november from georgian pontiac buick GMC in barrie ontario canada last november 2009. Learned I had a cracked exhaust manifold on my 2008 Envoy at 87 000 km. It has not yet been repaired. Research is ongoing.
I started my vehicle in the am and it made a loud muffled noise. Took it to the mechanic and he showed me a picture of a crack in th exhaust manifold. I looked online and saw recalls for other years and models for GMC and chevy. I think the 2008 chevy Envoy should be included. It seems to be that the manifold is…
Stability control
12 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 85,000 miles.
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. No matter what shoes or boots you are wearing you cannot control the…
"takata recall" when I first start the car and begin to accelerate the traction control system activates causing lose of power - very dangerous when pulling out into traffic. I have to disengage the system on the shift handle to prevent this from happening. I am also experiencing the ABS problem of activation when…
Suspension
7 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 80,000 miles. Parts named most often: rear, front.
The contact owns a 2008 GMC Envoy. The contact stated that while changing the tires, the springs detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the springs were replaced, but the problem persisted. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
My service stabilitrak and air bag lights has been on since I purchased the vehicle. I have taken it to a mechanic and they stated that they did not see a problem. I was wondering if this is an on-going issue and if there are any recalls for this.
Brakes
6 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 58,000 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
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…
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. No matter what shoes or boots you are wearing you cannot control the…
Transmission
5 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
The contact owns a 2008 GMC Envoy. The contact stated that while attempting to drive up an incline, the vehicle made a tapping noise and the four wheel drive failed to engage. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the front right side of the shaft housing failed, causing the four wheel…
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.
Seat belts
5 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 53,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2008 GMC Envoy denali. The contact stated that the front passenger side seat belt seized and could not be released from the enclosure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they advised that the retraction mechanism failed and the entire seat belt assembly needed to be replaced. The…
Passenger front seat belt does not work properly after attaching to proper seat connector seat belt locks up and no forward movement is allowed in non emergency situations. Seat belt must be detached as it is in a locked position. Upon unlocking belt returns to normal action. Belt must be reconnected and positioning…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2008 GMC Envoy recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Loss of headlights
Summary
The subject vehicles are model year (my) 2002-2009 chevrolet trailblazer, gmc envoy, 2004-2007 buick rainier, 2003-2008 isuzu ascender, 2005-2009 saab 9-7x, 2002-2004 oldsmobile bravada, 2003-2006 chevrolet ssr, 2005-2009 buick lacrosse, and 2006-2008 pontiac grand prix. This scope includes the trailblazer/envoy variants: 2002-2006 envoy xl/trailblazer ext and 2004-2005 envoy xuv. The original scope of this investigation was expanded to include all vehicles equipped with the subject headlight driver module (hdm). The focus of the investigation was to determine whether actions performed by general motors adequately addressed any unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety in the subject vehicle
Questions about the 2008 GMC Envoy
- What are the most common problems with the 2008 GMC Envoy?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (18 complaints, typically around 79,000 miles); lights (17 complaints, typically around 130,500 miles); engine (12 complaints, typically around 87,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2008 GMC Envoy have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2008 GMC Envoy. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2008 a bad year for the GMC Envoy?
- It is 7th of 10 Envoy model years by number of complaints, with 77 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.