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2008 GMC Envoy

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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Owner complaints for the 2008 GMC Envoy do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 22.

Counts are not adjusted for sales, age, mileage exposure or reporting. A lower count does not establish that a car is problem-free.

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77Owner complaints

Model-year median: 22

0Recall campaigns

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1Investigations

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Inspection summary

2008 GMC Envoy

NHTSA snapshot: September 18, 2026. 77 owner complaints · 0 recall campaigns · 1 investigations.

Counts are not failure probabilities and are not adjusted for sales, age, mileage exposure or reporting. One report may name several categories. Comparison method and limitations.

Top reported categories (up to 5)

  • Electrical System: 18 reports
  • Exterior Lighting: 17 reports
  • Electronic Stability Control (esc): 12 reports
  • Engine And Engine Cooling: 8 reports
  • Suspension: 7 reports

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Recall links

    No recall campaigns in this snapshot.

    Check a VIN with NHTSA. Model-level history does not establish whether a particular VIN is affected or repaired.

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    How this year compares

    Owner complaints by model year

    Other model years Selected year
    488
    2005    352
    2006    219
    2007    77
    2008    17
    2009
    Compare all Envoy years →

    Counts vary with age, sales, mileage exposure and reporting. They are not failure rates.

    What owners reported most

    Electrical System
    18    Exterior Lighting
    17    Electronic Stability Control (esc)
    12    Engine And Engine Cooling
    8    Suspension
    7
    All reported categories
    Air Bags
    5    Power Train
    5    Seat Belts
    5    Unknown Or Other
    5    Engine
    4    Service Brakes
    3    Service Brakes, Hydraulic
    3    Steering
    3    Visibility
    2    Wheels
    2    Fuel System, Gasoline
    1    Latches/locks/linkages
    1    Tires
    1    Vehicle Speed Control
    1

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    When problems were reported

    Mileage at the reported incident

    59 reports with mileage · 18 unknown

    NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

    What to inspect

    Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

    • Electrical System. Review the 18 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
    • Exterior Lighting. Review the 17 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
    • Electronic Stability Control (esc). Review the 12 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

    NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

    5 crash reports4 fire reports4 injury reports

    Power Train complaints

    5 reports
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    172,000 miles · Mar 8, 2015
    Engine And Engine CoolingPower Train

    CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON. ACCORDING TO TESTS IT IS THE RESULT OF A DEFECTIVE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR. THE LIGHT WILL STAY ON FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS AND THEN GO OFF FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS CREATING A ERROR MESSAGE THAT SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THE ENGINE. WITH IT GOING ON AND COMING OFF IT IS NOW DIFFICULT FOR ME TO GET MY INSPECTI…

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    CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON. ACCORDING TO TESTS IT IS THE RESULT OF A DEFECTIVE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR. THE LIGHT WILL STAY ON FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS AND THEN GO OFF FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS CREATING A ERROR MESSAGE THAT SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THE ENGINE. WITH IT GOING ON AND COMING OFF IT IS NOW DIFFICULT FOR ME TO GET MY INSPECTION COMPLETED WITH THE SENSOR READING NOT BEING ACCURATE. *TR

    NHTSA ODI #10692879

    47,000 miles · Feb 10, 2013
    Engine And Engine CoolingPower Train

    I STARTED MY VEHICLE ON MONDAY MORNING AND IT WAS UNUSUALLY LOUD. AFTER INSPECTION, I FOUND MY MANIFOLD WAS CRACKED. *TR

    NHTSA ODI #10497620

    1,000 miles · Jan 6, 2013
    Electrical SystemElectronic Stability Control (esc)Power Train

    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

    NHTSA ODI #10491544

    105,000 miles · Dec 4, 2012
    Power Train

    TL* 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 DRIVE TO F…

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    TL* 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 DRIVE TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 105,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 109,000.

    NHTSA ODI #10487312

    Mileage unknown · Nov 2, 2009
    Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingPower Train

    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 …

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    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 TECH THEY STATED IT SOUNDS LIKE THE TRANS AND THE MGR APPROACHED AND STATED I AM HANDLING THIS AND DIRECTED ME TOWARD THE DESK AND STATED HE HAD A RENTAL FOR ME AND ARRANGED A RIDE FOR ME. I TRULY BELIEVE THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THIS CAR AND TO MAKE THIS WORSE MY NAVIGATION SYSTEM HAS FAILED ME TWICE AS WELL. *TR

    NHTSA ODI #10290620

    Recall campaigns

    0

    No recalls in this snapshot.

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    Defect investigations

    1

    RQ17002 · Loss Of Headlights

    Opened Apr 24, 2017 · Closed Mar 29, 2021

    Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Exterior Lighting:headlights

    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 vehicles concerning the headlights and the HDM that controls them.Under normal electrical load and environmental conditions, the HDM can overheat inside the Underhood Electrical Center (UEC). This can cause the module to fail and result in a simultaneous loss of both low beam headlights and both daytime running lights (DRLs), often with no warning or prior detectability to the driver. This failure can be intermittent or permanent. No other exterior lights are affected. High beams, turn signals, brake lights, and reverse lights are still operational.General Motors addressed this issue with 2 recalls (14V755 & 15V519) and a special coverage program (N172091910). In view of the recalls and special coverage program implemented by GM and the vehicle high beams continuing to operate, ODI has tentatively concluded that the actions taken by GM mitigate any unreasonable risk to safety posed by HDM failure in the subject vehicles.Accordingly, the investigation is closed. The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that a safety-related defect does not exist. The agency reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by new circumstances.The ODI reports cited above are available for review online at NHTSA.gov under the identification numbers in the attached document.

    An investigation is not a finding of a defect, and closure does not prove a vehicle is problem-free.