The Lemon Index2008 GMC Envoy. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 13,000 and 44,485 miles. Median 30,000, from 9 complaints with a mileage.
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Engine | 33% |
| Brakes | 25% |
| Electrical | 25% |
| Suspension | 17% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 8% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
NHTSA investigations
| Status | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | Loss of headlights | 2017 | 2021 |
Manufacturer communications 939
GMC filed 939 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Ei07213 - no cold air from vents, a/c inoperative, blows warm air (reset hvac control module) *nj
- 4l60-e/4l65-e/4l70-e automatic transmission fluid leak from oil pump or bell housing area…
- Intermittent mil/ses/ dtc p2138 with reduced engine power (repair instrument panel (ip)
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | No | No |
Engines and drivetrains 4
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2L 6-cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | 14 / 20 / 16 | Regular | $3,900 |
| 4.2L 6-cyl | Auto 4-spd | 4Wheel or AWD | 14 / 20 / 16 | Regular | $3,900 |
| 5.3L 8-cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | 14 / 20 / 17 | Regular | $3,650 |
| 5.3L 8-cyl | Auto 4-spd | 4Wheel or AWD | 13 / 19 / 16 | Regular | $3,900 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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