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Used 2009 GMC Envoy Consumer Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars
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4.75 out of 5 stars

Love my 2008 GMC

mmchis, 03/30/2008
2008 GMC Envoy Denali 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful

It rides very smooth. I enjoy the comfortable seats. I like all the extras! The wood grain center console and steering wheel are beautiful. I would like more storage available in the center console. I like that the vehicle uses 4 cylinders, until it needs the full 8. It helps with gas mileage.

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3 out of 5 stars

2008 envoy

alc13, 07/22/2009
2008 GMC Envoy SLE 4dr SUV 4WD (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 4 people found this review helpful

Not sure if I have the SLE or SLT. I rated the gas milage poor because it is extremely inconsistant. I travel 6 hrs interstate/highway time per week and I go the same speed every time. Some trips I go through a little over a 1/4 and sometimes I go through a whole tank. Thats a huge difference! Also, it should get better milage than a truck 17mpg just doesn't cut it for its size. I rated the interior design poorly also because there is only one cup holder, back seats don't really fold down, console is tiny, and the computer system randomly turns on and off the change oil light. As far as build quality stuff I had to have the powertrain completely replaced when I first bought it.

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5 out of 5 stars

13 years old and still an awesome SUV

Bob, 09/25/2021
2008 GMC Envoy SLT 4dr SUV 4WD (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

If all the reviewer can complain about is sloppy cornering and a plastic feel interior then don't worry. My 2008 envoy is awesome, sure it's heavier on fuel but if you can't afford it buy something else. I stiffened my ride with some heavy duty shocks, a rough country leveling kit, some wheel spacers, bigger tires, ditched the running boards and now it rides amazing and yes it's a real truck! 4x4 up the dirt hills and over the rocks then back home. The leather cleans easily and the dashboard too when you spill your coffee at the gravel pit. I like the classic woody look on the dash especially since it has all the bells and whistles. If you want a real 4x4 SUV TRUCK then this is it.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Never Thought I Would Buy A GM Car

Glenn, 08/19/2008
2008 GMC Envoy Denali 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Never thought I would buy American let alone a GMC car. Drove the Envoy and it knocked my socks off. I'm hooked. OnStar is a winner and the car is fantastic. Only problem, I understand it goes away next year. The Arcadia is the replacement and a car I would never buy.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Smooth & Quiet

WD, 03/24/2008
2008 GMC Envoy SLT 4dr SUV 4WD (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I previously owned other SUVs which road like trucks and were noisy on long rides. The Envoy has great power and better than the sticker fuel economy, 18 average, 20 or better on a trip. Seating is comfortable and OnStar works well.

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