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2008 GMC Envoy repairs by problem area

Engine (18%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (27%)

Suspension and Steering (18%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)

Other (0%)

Chart based on 11 repairs.
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2008 GMC Envoy repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (64%)

< $100 (27%)

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Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV

300-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

GMC Envoy in South Carolina, United States
Dec 2012 - Aug 2014
May 2013

98000 mi
The Check Stabilizer light has been on since I got the car. It has been to 3 separate Dealers and none of them can figure out why. They say the stabilizer is fine and they can't get the light to stop coming on. 
GMC Envoy in Ohio, United States
Jun 2013 - Jun 2016
Nov 2013

119200 mi

US $147
Steering Wheel Position Sensor failed, activating "service stabilitrack" warning 
Jun 2014

125000 mi

US $250
Tried to tow, threw blink CEL (Very Bad) later added P0420 to the CEL mix. Replaced all four O2 sensors. Changing them out is a major pain! But it IS doable if you're skinny, flexible and willing to sacrifice your face and arms... 
Jan 2015

122500 mi

US $300
Wheels bearings were getting pretty loud. Dealer wanted $800 for parts, $300 labor. I bought better than OEM Timken bearings for $150 each 
Jun 2016

143000 mi
Rear passenger side of vehicle sags when parked due to leaking air ride suspension 

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2008 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV

285-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic RWD

GMC Envoy in Virginia, United States
Jul 2012 - Jan 2018
Nov 2013

103100 mi

US $360
Turn signal worked intermittently. Original told I needed complete signal harness from dealer. Turned out to be flasher part after non-dealer mechanic replaced turn signal harness and still had problem. He found the flasher issue. 
Nov 2015

146600 mi

US $365
worked on stabilitrack system 
Mar 2016

153000 mi

US $364
bad bearing in alternator. 
Feb 2017

171000 mi

US $150
running rough and skipping. they ran a cleaner through the engine and advised me to use higher octane gas. 

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2008 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV

285-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

GMC Envoy in Ohio, United States
- Jul 2010
Jul 2010

35750 mi
Replaced drivers seat panel (power switch panel) that had all but one tabs broken 
GMC Envoy in Ontario, Canada
Nov 2013 - Sep 2014
Feb 2014

116740 mi

C $1500
The transfer case had to be replaced, and was. 

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