2008 GMC Envoy Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 23%of 77 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 79,124miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the electrical system of the 2008 GMC Envoy, 23% of the 77 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,124 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“We have a 2008 Envoy. We bought it brand new in 2008. The ignition switch has quit us 5 times. We usually have some warning. The first 3 times , the check engine light came on but I could eventually start the car and drive it to a mechanic to be checked out. The 4th time we were heading out of town, check engine light came on, my husband pulled over to side of the road and car quit. Would not start, had to tow it to mechanic. This last time, no warning, just quit as I was driving home. …”
NHTSA complaint #11011223, filed 2017-07, 46,098 miles“Campaign id 14v-755. My VIN does not fall under this campaign or GM recall. I am having this exact same issue with the low beams shutting off at night and has happened twice. Vehicle was in motion.”
NHTSA complaint #10893567, filed 2016-08, 227,000 miles“There are times when I don't know if my vehicle will start. I put the key in and sometimes it starts right up and other times, I have to keep turning and turning and wait until it will catch on. There were times where I had wait up to an hour for my car to start. I never know when because I don't have an indicator when the vehicle will decide to start. There have been times when it would work fine for one month with no incident, then it will not switch on. Seems like when I take it to the shop, that is when the car decides to act right. …”
NHTSA complaint #10743613, filed 2015-07, 100,000 miles“I will be going down the road and my car would just shut off on me.I would have to keep trying to start it and after a few times trying it would start.I have to keep turning the key over and over a few times to get the ignition to start.it has stalled on me 5 times.some times it will crank right up and other times I have to keep turning the key over and over for it to crank.when I turn the key it doesn't do anything no sound at all.but if I keep trying it would start up.I had the starter and battery checked but those were fine.”
NHTSA complaint #10598769, filed 2014-06, 84,265 miles“On or about dec 17, 2014, we were leaving a school function around 7 pm. The low beam lights went out unsuspecting; we only had access to high beam lights. We stopped several times to check connections but no result. We also turned the vehicle off/on to try and reset but no result. Have not had another occurrence. We learned via news that a recall has been issued for this problem on 2006-2009 Gmc Envoy. Colonial auto center Gmc dealer (charlottesville) is advising there is no recall...they were called on 01/21/15. Also, a service stibi control message always appears. …”
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 4 | 24% |
| 2008 | 18 | 23% |
| 2007 | 59 | 27% |
| 2006 | 89 | 25% |
| 2005 | 183 | 38% |
| 2004 | 164 | 45% |
| 2003 | 77 | 20% |
| 2002 | 70 | 14% |
| 2001 | 3 | 60% |
| 2000 | 3 | 14% |
| 1999 | 1 | 11% |
| 1998 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2008 GMC Envoy
17 complaintsElectronic stability control
12 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsBrakes
6 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology