Complaints
102
Crashes
7
Fires
4
Injuries
7
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2008 GMC Envoy Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#118 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:90,604 mi
Fires:2
#217 complaints
Headlight/Taillight Failures
Avg mileage:123,036 mi
#312 complaints
Electronic Stability Control
Avg mileage:69,172 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 GMC Envoy.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 18 | — | 2 | 90,604 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 17 | — | — | 123,036 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 12 | 1 | — | 69,172 mi | |
| Airbags | 5 | 3 | — | 97,043 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 5 | — | — | 70,054 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Rear | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Electrical Faults
18
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
90,604
Headlight/Taillight Failures
17
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
123,036
Electronic Stability Control
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
69,172
Airbags
5
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
97,043
Suspension Failures
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,054
Engine Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches / Locks
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Rear
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2008 GMC Envoy — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2008 GMC Envoy reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2008 GMC Envoy has 102 NHTSA complaints, 7 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 18 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2008 GMC Envoy?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (18 complaints, avg 90,604 mi); Headlight/Taillight Failures (17 complaints, avg 123,036 mi); Electronic Stability Control (12 complaints, avg 69,172 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2008 GMC Envoy?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 94,527 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2008 GMC Envoy?
NHTSA complaints for the 2008 GMC Envoy include 7 crash-related reports, 4 fire reports, 7 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2008 GMC Envoy have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2008 GMC Envoy as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2008 GMC Envoy?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full GMC Envoy reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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