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.
2008 GMC Envoy electrical complaints
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Driving along street and all engine lights went out and engine stopped. Lost power steering and had to fight to get over to side of street and safety. This has happened 3 times since the first time each time the ignition switch required replacement.
Engine stalled when making a turn. Lost all powder the dash panel had no light lit up.I had no power steering and no power brakes. Was able to control due to low speed. Turned key off and the it restarted when key turned back on. On march 19, 2014 took it to benntt chevrolet burick for check. They found faulty ignition switch and it for $259.88. The 2008 envoys were not on the recall list and someone should check all 2008 envoys still on the road.
Driving on highway in rush hour traffic @ approximately 55mph. Suddenly noted loss of power without warning, with no check engine lights on ( until managed to get car to side of highway and put in park, then multiple icons lighting up). Had towed to dealership, they almost immediately told me a faulty ignition switch was the most probable cause. Of note, car went on to have ignition switch needing replaced @ 74,218 miles. This time I was again driving on the interstate at approximately 65mph, but this time suddenly felt car losing power, and no check engine light once again. I managed to get to berm, put in park, with multiple icons then lighting up, as if "shorting out". Shut ignition off, took multiple attempts to restart, had towed. -at 105,162 miles, again replacement of same part, after having fully lost power without any warning this time, though this time occurred while going down my driveway. ********of note, I do not have a "heavy" key ring nor was there jarring from rough roads on any of these 3 occasions.
Our SUV has been in the shop so many times for stability trac control electrical window switch ,two steering columns out side temp reading, new shock,new converters.
Speedometer has weird sounds like birds flapping wings. The speedometer has been replaced three times. Gm USA claims that it is a defect that they cannot repair. The envoy is still under warranty. Really isn't acceptable. Makes one wonder if the readings on mileage, and speed are accurate.
I having problems with my stabilitrak system the engine lights comes on and I just had the thermostat sensors change which took them three time to find the problem and my drivers window sensors was replaced and there a sudden thumb when you brake as thought you have been hit from behind.
I purchased a 2008 envoy denali 7/08 during the middle of november while drive the temp gage drop to the lowest point and started cutting off hesitating to start. I then contact on-star they stated it was the cooling system and should be taken to the dealer on 10/19/09 I went and was told it was the temp senor which was replace that tuesday. Thursday the same issue accord again I notified on-star they stated this time it was the transmission friday I went to the deal to be told they could not work on the car until monday. As I ws speaking to a tech they stated it sounds like the trans and the mgr approached and stated I am handling this and directed me toward the desk and stated he had a rental for me and arranged a ride for me. I truly believe there is something wrong with this car and to make this worse my navigation system has failed me twice as well.
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