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2002-2009 · 8 model years

GMC Envoy Problems by year

Owners have filed 2,615 complaints about the GMC Envoy across 8 model years, and it has 26 recalls. The 2003 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (642), while 2008, 2009 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the fuel system, followed by the electrical system.

Most complaints for its age2003642 complaints · 8 recallsSee the 2003
Complaints
2,615
Recalls
26
Crashes
138
Fires
88
Injuries
156
Deaths
9

Envoy complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
200917000LightsA
200877054Electrical systemA
200727851019Fuel systemC
200660391629Fuel systemD
200562432814Fuel systemD
200437422511Electrical systemC
200364285411Fuel systemF
200201400-A

Most common Envoy problems

GMC Envoy recalls 26

Latest Envoy complaints

2003 GMC EnvoyFuel system

I can not put gas in my car. M garage smells of gas fumes. Very dangerous situation of possible fire or illness due to fumes ans I have no transportation. When I bought this car from GMC it had the sam problem. no recall just a safety bulletin. Manufacturer fixed it.There were no warning lights.

Filed Incident Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11770837
2007 GMC EnvoySuspensionTransmission & drivetrainBody, doors & structure

I purchased a 2007 GMC Envoy from Premier Auto Sales in [[redacted]] in [redacted]. I put down $1,250 and I pay $500 a month, $250 bi-weekly. I owe $4767 left on the vehicle in total. A month or two after I bought the vehicle, my car started driving rough and not being able to handle small bumps without rocking violently. I took the vehicle to Jay's Auto Repair in [[redacted]] where the owner [[redacted]] placed the vehicle on a rack and lifted it up to identify the issue. Both rear control arms rusted off of the...

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frame and had completely unattached. While handling this, [[redacted]] called me over to come look at the undercarriage of the vehicle to advise me that the vehicle's frame is completely rusted out, and is not safe for my [[redacted]] [[redacted]], or myself to be driving or riding in. [[redacted]] then advised me to contact the dealership to at least see if they'd be willing to trade the vehicle in, so I could be paying $500 a month for a drivable, reliable and safe vehicle for my family and I. The dealership gave me 4 or 5 options on just as mechanically unsound vehicles with extremely high mileage, but I'd still have to pay a rollover on my current rusted out frame vehicle because he'd only give me $2500 for it in credit to another vehicle. Once I expressed interest in a Dodge Journey Crossroad they had, the dealership owner [[redacted]] advised I'd have to put more money down to get a car that good, and reliable if I wanted to trade mine in due to the unsafe frame. Since this discussion, I still have the vehicle in my possession, however I have become $500 default in payments due to different repairs needing to be made on the vehicle itself INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Incident Suspension · Power train · StructureNHTSA 11760977
2006 GMC EnvoyVisibility & wipers

The contact owns a 2006 GMC Envoy. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, there was an abnormal burning odor coming from the front driver's side door circuit board. There was no warning light illuminated. There was a white and grayish smoke coming from the door panel. After removing the door panel, the contact discovered that the source of the smoke was coming from the wiring inside the door. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, and the contact was informed of NHTSA Campaign Number:...

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15V599000 (Visibility); which the mechanic related to the failure. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer, and the contact was informed that the driver's side door switch module needed to be replaced; however, the contact declined the dealer's estimate for a comprehensive wiring inspection. The vehicle remained unrepaired with the dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 11758332
2003 GMC EnvoyVisibility & wipers

My windshield wipers come on when you start the car, or when you just click the switch to put windows up, but the wiper switch is off. The wipers stay operating from 5 to 10 minutes before they shut off, and I am concerned the windshield and/or wipers may become damaged. This issue has just started to occur within the last week. There have been no warning messages of any type displayed.

Filed Incident Visibility / wiperNHTSA 11753078
2008 GMC EnvoySeats & seat belts

The contact owns a 2008 GMC Envoy. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked on several occasions with the driver's side seat belt latched, while attempting to release the seat belt, the seat belt remained locked in the buckle. The contact depressed the release button and wiggled the seat belt several times before the seat belt released. On one occasion while the passenger's seat was occupied, the seat belt failed to release while depressing the seat belt release button. The contact exited the driver's...

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seat and attempted to assist the passenger to release the seat belt; however, the seat belt tightened around the abdomen. The contact stated that a bystander attempted to assist, but the seat belt failed to release and became tighter around passenger's abdomen. The contact used a pair of scissors to cut the seat belt webbing to release the passenger. The contact was unable to remove the seat belt even after cutting the webbing. The passenger was not injured and did not receive medical attention. The vehicle was taken to the residence where the contact's spouse inspected the vehicle and attempted to release the seat belt. The vehicle was not repaired or diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 138,735.

Filed Incident Seat beltsNHTSA 11747917
2007 GMC EnvoyElectrical systemFire

My switch on drivers door started on fire right after I purchased vehicle from third party. There was no warning I just smelled smoke while driving and pulled it out

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11735480

Questions about the GMC Envoy

Which GMC Envoy years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2003 (642), 2005 (624), 2006 (603). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2003 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which GMC Envoy years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2009, 2002, 2008 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Envoy years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common GMC Envoy problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the fuel system (921), electrical system (766), lights (304) most often.

How many recalls does the GMC Envoy have?

NHTSA lists 26 recalls across all GMC Envoy model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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