Model year
2008 GMC Envoy
NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 77 complaints for the 2008 GMC Envoy (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (18), EXTERIOR LIGHTING (17), ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) (12). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 16–17 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,950–$4,200, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2002 487 complaints
- 2003 394 complaints
- 2004 367 complaints
- 2005 488 complaints
- 2006 352 complaints
- 2007 219 complaints
- 2008 77 complaints
- 2009 17 complaints
Recalls
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints
77 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 5, fire flag on 4, injury field 5, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| RQ17002 | Loss of Headlights · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | Apr 24, 2017 | Mar 29, 2021 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy 2WD · 4.2L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 20 | 16 | — | — | $4,200 |
| Envoy 2WD · 5.3L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 20 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| Envoy 4WD · 4.2L · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 20 | 16 | — | — | $4,200 |
| Envoy 4WD · 5.3L · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 13 | 19 | 16 | — | — | $4,200 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2008 GMC Envoy at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.