Certain sport utility vehicles are missing welds on the rear floor plan.
Body, doors & structure
GMC Envoy Body problems by year
164 complaints filed with NHTSA about the GMC Envoy's body, doors & structure. Doors, hoods and latches, frame rust, sunroofs, leaks, trim and structural failures.
Body complaints by model year
Body recalls
Vehicle description: certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 201, "Occupant protection in interior impacts." These vehicles have a console cover/armrest lid latch that could release at less than the 10g vertical load...
Covers2002 GMC Envoy
Latest Envoy body complaints
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)
I bought a 2003 GMC Envoy 3/23/24. The main frame and sub-frame have extensive rot, and is unsafe to drive. It is available to inspect. They disguised frame damage and sold me an unsafe vehicle. I brought the car in to have the ac repaired in August 2024 and when they put it up on the lift that's when they saw the damage. This was Rogers Automotive in Westport MA. They told me at that time that it is unsafe to drive. It has not been inspected by any other parties at this time. We had no idea it was damaged, Rogers said it was sprayed to try to hide the damage.
Rear door will not open. Window works but door handles inside and outside will not unlock door to open.
1. The air bag dummy light is on 2. The relay switch keeps going bad on my regular headlights, but the brights will turn on 3. Rear driver side door popped open on the highway while driving with my 12 year old nephew in the backseat. Will not latch shut.
This suv made a loud sound, began to drift, in the rear, at hwy speeds before it tipped over and began to roll, ejecting my two minor sons from the passenger cab before it eventually landed on its side. the roof was molded in a triangular shape, preventing it from resting on the roof as it tilted back onto inside and remains after the last roll The triangular shape was created in the metal after the stabilizing structures gave way almost immediately providing possibly no protection to the patrons inside the carrier cab of suv. demonstrating its inability protect its occupants.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc envoy xl. The contact stated while driving 30 mph, the door unlocked independently and became ajar. The contact stated that the door knob actuated up and down continually, while the vehicle was being driven. The contact stated that on several occasions and at some point each door swung open while the vehicle was being driven. The contact stated that there was no warning lights illuminated however, the door chime remained audible continually. The contact stated that the failure...
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occurred whether the vehicle was being driven or while reversing. The contact stated that the failure affected both driver's and passenger's side front and rear doors. Also included in the failure was the rear door and hatch. The contact stated that the failure was similar to nhtsa campaign number: 15v599000 (visibility) however, the vin was not included. The vehicle years included in the recall were 2006-2007. The vehicle was taken to ferman buick gmc - wesley chapel (24252 fl-54, tampa, fl 33559, (813) 242-2800) where the contact was informed that due to the manufactured year, the manufacturer was not obligated to offer a free repair. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the driver's side door master switch needed to be replaced due to water intrusion into the circuit which caused the poles to be rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The manufacturer informed the contact the model year gmc envoy xl subjected to the nhtsa campaign number: 15v599000 (visibility) was 2006-2007. The contact was offered no additional assistance. The failure mileage was unknown. *Dt*jb
My wife was sitting in the backseat and the back door flew open on the highway. I have also noticed the other back door is not clicking shut and this is a very dangerous situation. *Tr
On highway us-31 in muskegon county michigan, vehicle (envoy) was at almost a complete stop for a vehicle stopped ahead when struck from behind by another vehicle travelling at 70+ mph. The envoy was then pushed into the vehicle in front of the envoy. The envoy suffered major rear end damage and severe front end damage. None of the front airbags deployed. Both front driver and passenger seatbelts did not restrain. The seatbelts stretched out to their limit. Both front driver's seat and passenger seat twisted...
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inwards toward the console. Severe bodily injuries occurred. On 08/23/2018, gmc was made aware of this. A case was opened. The event data recorder was recovered by gmc. The edr showed the impact velocity, non-deployment of airbags and non-restraint of seatbelts. Gmc then closed the case stating that because there was no traumatic brain injury, there would be no further investigation or compensation. The 2006 gmc envoy was deemed a total loss by the auto insurer.
Parked vehicle in the garage and went in the house. Next morning went to use vehicle and found that the rear hatch glass had exploded. Glass everywhere. The vehicle had not been moved for over 12 hours. Have called to have glass replaced but have since discovered that this is a common issue with these types of vehicles. Now am concerned that it will happen again. Major concern is it will happen again while driving and have my grand children in the back seat and get injured from flying glass.
Driver door will lock and unlock electronically but if you try to unlock door manually it does not unlock. If car crashes person could get trapped if car is on fire could cause a death if no power to electronic locks
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 gmc envoy. While the vehicle was parked, the tailgate latch and motor failed. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the tailgate motor failed and needed to be replaced. The contact also stated that the air compressor failed to inflate the air bags evenly. The vehicle was taken to w-k chevrolet buick gmc cadillac (located at 3310 w broadway blvd, sedalia, mo 65301, (660) 826-8320), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was informed that the vin was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 gmc envoy. While driving various speeds, the service stabilitrak warning indicator periodically illuminated. Also, the stabilitrak active indicator periodically illuminated, which caused the vehicle to stall. When the contact released and re-applied the accelerator pedal, the stabilitrak deactivated and the vehicle functioned normally. Occasionally, when the brake pedal was depressed, the brake pedal vibrated violently and the vehicle hesitated to stop. When the vehicle was stationary...
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and the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle accelerated forward. Furthermore, the driver's seat was unable to move forward. When attempting to adjust the seat manually or with the power position adjuster, the seat failed to adjust until after a period of time. The vehicle was taken to bowser buick gmc (1001 clairton blvd, pleasant hills, pa 15236, (412) 346-7929) where the contact was informed that the driver's door module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 90,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc envoy. The contact stated that the motor in the driver's door shorted out and the window regulator and motor were burnt. As a result, the vehicle almost caught fire. Smoke appeared from the door panel, which the contact managed to put out. Coyle chevrolet buick gmc (1801 broadway st, clarksville, in 47129, (812) 218-1100) diagnosed that the vehicle needed a new power window switch, fuse, and harness. The repairs were completed by an independent mechanic. When the contact discovered...
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that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 13v248000 (electrical system, visibility), the manufacturer was called and advised that the vehicle be taken to the dealer for reimbursement. The dealer did not reimburse the contact and presented the repair paperwork to the manufacturer. The contact was informed that reimbursement was not an option since the vehicle was repaired outside of the dealer and manufacturer. The contact stated that he did not know of the recall because he was not sent a letter. The failure mileage was 148,000.
Front windshield leaks and rubber/sealant is weak in spots
We have been told by two different repair garages that the frame of the vehicle is totally rusted and dangerous. We have 150,000 miles on the vehicle.
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