Does the 2008 GMC Envoy have electrical problems?

NHTSA has 33 owner complaints about the electrical in the 2008 GMC Envoy, 43% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 100,000 miles.

Which GMC Envoy year has the most electrical complaints?

The 2005 GMC Envoy has the most electrical complaints (211), compared with 33 for the 2008.

Is there a electrical recall for the 2008 GMC Envoy?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 GMC Envoy is classified under electrical system. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2008 GMC Envoy Electrical System Problems

NHTSA has 33 owner complaints about electrical problems in the 2008 GMC Envoy, 43% of all 77 complaints for this model year. That is #4 highest electrical complaint count among 5 Envoy model years. These complaints report 2 fires. Median mileage at failure: 100,000 miles.

Electrical System complaints: 33; 43% of 77 complaints
All complaints this year: 77
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 100,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2008 GMC Envoy electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 2, 2009, latest Dec 18, 2025.

33 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2009 to Dec 2025; peak Nov 2016 (3).

Electrical System recalls for the 2008 GMC Envoy

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Envoy model year

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

2005211 (43%)
2006124 (35%)
2007104 (47%)
200833 (43%)
200910 (59%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 GMC Envoy have electrical problems?: NHTSA has 33 owner complaints about the electrical in the 2008 GMC Envoy, 43% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 100,000 miles.
Which GMC Envoy year has the most electrical complaints?: The 2005 GMC Envoy has the most electrical complaints (211), compared with 33 for the 2008.
Is there a electrical recall for the 2008 GMC Envoy?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 GMC Envoy is classified under electrical system. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.