GMC Envoy Problems by Year
NHTSA has 2,460 owner complaints and 27 safety recalls on file for the GMC Envoy, across 15 model years (1995–2009). The 2005 model year has the most complaints (488). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
GMC Envoy years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Envoy year: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2005 Envoy: 488 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2002 Envoy: 487 complaints, 13 recalls
- 2003 Envoy: 394 complaints, 7 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 1995 Envoy: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 1997 Envoy: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 1996 Envoy: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common GMC Envoy problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | 673 | 13 | 9 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline problems | 483 | 11 | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting problems | 269 | 11 | 3 |
| Power Train problems | 186 | 12 | 6 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 179 | 9 | 3 |
| Air Bags problems | 159 | 9 | 98 |
| Fuel/propulsion System problems | 158 | 6 | 2 |
| Visibility problems | 157 | 11 | 2 |
| Structure problems | 100 | 9 | 7 |
| Engine | 92 | 8 | 3 |
| Suspension | 88 | 11 | 7 |
| Fuel System, Other | 82 | 8 | 0 |
| Steering | 76 | 9 | 11 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 67 | 9 | 11 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 60 | 9 | 13 |
| Seat Belts | 54 | 7 | 15 |
| Visibility/wiper | 52 | 6 | 1 |
| Equipment | 46 | 8 | 2 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 39 | 8 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 37 | 8 | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 34 | 7 | 8 |
| Seats | 26 | 6 | 1 |
| Tires | 26 | 9 | 3 |
| Wheels | 16 | 9 | 1 |
| Interior Lighting | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Child Seat | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Traction Control System | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 1 | 0 |
GMC Envoy problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2007: fuel system, gasoline (60) · electrical system (59) · exterior lighting (55)
- 2006: fuel system, gasoline (135) · electrical system (89)
- 2005: electrical system (183) · fuel system, gasoline (164)
- 2004: electrical system (164)
- 2003: electrical system (77) · fuel system, gasoline (64)
- 2002: engine and engine cooling (88) · power train (83) · electrical system (70)
All GMC Envoy model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Envoy | 17 | 0 | — | Exterior Lighting | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2008 Envoy | 77 | 0 | — | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2007 Envoy | 219 | 5 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2006 Envoy | 352 | 8 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2005 Envoy | 488 | 2 | — | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2004 Envoy | 367 | 1 | — | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2003 Envoy | 394 | 7 | — | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2002 Envoy | 487 | 13 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2001 Envoy | 5 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2000 Envoy | 22 | 1 | — | Visibility | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 1999 Envoy | 9 | 1 | — | Suspension | |
| 1998 Envoy | 19 | 2 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 1997 Envoy | 1 | 0 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 1996 Envoy | 2 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 1995 Envoy | 1 | 0 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline |
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Frequently asked questions
Which GMC Envoy years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2002 (487), 2003 (394), 2004 (367), 2005 (488), 2006 (352), 2007 (219), 2008 (77) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Envoy year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the GMC Envoy?
Electrical System, with 673 complaints across 13 model years.
How many recalls does the GMC Envoy have?
27 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.