Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2008 GMC Envoy recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2008 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Safety recalls0
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 hNo recall campaigns found for the 2008 GMC Envoy
NHTSA's model names don't always match the VIN decode, so read this as “none found”, not “none exist”.
Owner complaints by component77
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 18 | 23 |
| Exterior lighting | 17 | 22 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 12 | 16 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 8 | 10 |
| Suspension | 7 | 9 |
| Service brakes | 6 | 8 |
| Seat belts | 5 | 6 |
| Air bags | 5 | 6 |
| Unknown or other | 5 | 6 |
| Power train | 5 | 6 |
| Engine | 4 | 5 |
| Steering | 3 | 4 |
| Hydraulic | 3 | 4 |
| Wheels | 2 | 3 |
| Visibility | 2 | 3 |
6 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Seat belts
“The contact owns a 2008 GMC Envoy. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked on several occasions with the driver's side seat belt latched, while attempting to release the seat belt, the seat belt remained…”
- Electrical system
“I was living in my car and the windows and door lock cluster caught on fire I had to tear my door panel off to get to the source and unplug it I believe there is a major electrical issue with this vehicle I shouldn't be…”
- Seat belts
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 gmc envoy. When the contact parked the vehicle and attempted to exit, the seat belt would not release. The contact had to physically climb her way out of the vehicle.”
Other GMC Envoy model years
- 20090 recalls17 complaints
- 20080 recalls77 complaints
- 20075 recalls278 complaints
- 20068 recalls603 complaints
- 20052 recalls624 complaints
- 20042 recalls718 complaints
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2008 GMC Envoy recall questions
How many recalls does the 2008 GMC Envoy have?
NHTSA has no safety recall campaigns on file for the 2008 GMC Envoy. Check a specific car by VIN anyway: a recall can be added at any time.
What is the most common complaint about the 2008 GMC Envoy?
Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 18 complaints out of 77 filed with NHTSA (23%). Across all complaints, owners reported 5 crashs and 4 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2008 GMC Envoy?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the GMC recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised GMC dealer.
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