2008 GMC Envoy Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 8%of 77 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,150miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the brakes of the 2008 GMC Envoy, 8% of the 77 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,150 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The brakes on our Gmc Envoy skip when there is wet weather, bumpy roads and especially snow. When trying to brake, the brakes don't seem to grab and it takes extra long to stop. We haven't had any crashes, but several close calls due to the brakes not engaging. In dry and normal weather, they work fine.”
NHTSA complaint #10315612, filed 2010-03, 28,000 miles“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 coming to a stop in all conditions. It is already a recall for Gmc vehicles up to 2004 but obviously not corrected. The traction control system activates every time after first starting the car. The ABS system is sporatic. No warning that it is about to happen. …”
NHTSA complaint #10928056, filed 2016-11, 92,000 miles“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 adviser confirmed that it was the master cylinder. Now this happened on tuesday july 20, 2010, the service adviser gave me an appointment for thursday july 22 between 9:00 to 9:30 am. I arrived at 9:10 am and was told that it would take 2-1/2 to 3 hours to diagnose the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10346440, filed 2010-07, 31,300 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10222777Sep 16, 2022This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10213760Jan 10, 2022This service bulletin provides information for tire pressure monitoring (TPM) system concerns.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 6% |
| 2008 | 6 | 8% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 6 | 2% |
| 2005 | 16 | 3% |
| 2004 | 14 | 4% |
| 2003 | 26 | 7% |
| 2002 | 24 | 5% |
| 2000 | 1 | 5% |
| 1998 | 2 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2008 GMC Envoy
18 complaintsExterior lighting
17 complaintsElectronic stability control
12 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 GMC Envoy
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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