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2008 GMC Envoy Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 16 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2008 GMC Envoy, 21% of all 77 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest brake complaint count among 5 Envoy model years. These complaints report 2 crashes and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 67,331 miles.

Brakes complaints
16
21% of 77 complaints
All complaints this year
77
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
67,331 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2008 GMC Envoy brake complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 12, 2008, latest Apr 12, 2018.

2008 GMC Envoy brakes complaints: complaints filed per month2Mar 2008Mar 2010Jan 2013Jun 2014Dec 2014Jul 2015Nov 2016Apr 2018
16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2008 to Apr 2018; peak Dec 2014 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2008 GMC Envoy

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Envoy model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200517 (3%)
  2. 200618 (5%)
  3. 20077 (3%)
  4. 200816 (21%)
  5. 20091 (6%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 GMC Envoy have brake problems?
NHTSA has 16 owner complaints about the brake in the 2008 GMC Envoy, 21% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 67,331 miles.
Which GMC Envoy year has the most brake complaints?
The 2006 GMC Envoy has the most brake complaints (18), compared with 16 for the 2008.
Is there a brake recall for the 2008 GMC Envoy?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 GMC Envoy is classified under brakes. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.