2004 GMC Envoy XL Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Envoy XL years
- More complaints than other years 2nd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 187 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 GMC Envoy XL. That ranks 2nd out of 4 Envoy XL model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (81 complaints, 43%), typically at around 64,890 miles. Complaints mention 6 crashes, 6 fires, 8 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 4 defect investigations involving it.
- 187owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 4NHTSA investigations
- 6complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 GMC Envoy XL problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | 81 | 43% | 64,890 | “instrument cluster” (14%) | $840 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 20 | 11% | 94,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 20 | 11% | 61,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 15 | 8% | 79,250 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 11 | 6% | 117,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 5% | 64,500 | — | — |
| Visibility | 9 | 5% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 | 4% | 122,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 7 | 4% | 79,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 5 | 3% | 160,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 5 | 3% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 3% | 15,250 | — | — |
| Structure | 5 | 3% | 160,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 5 | 3% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 4 | 2% | 44,500 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 2% | 36,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 2% | 104,629 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 2% | 66,428 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 1% | 69,700 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1% | 99,700 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1% | 132,193 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1% | 139,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 GMC Envoy XL recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting:brake lights
Problem: On certain sport utility vehicles, vibration and heat may cause the tail lamp/stop lamp bulb to loosen in its socket. If this occurs, the bulb may flicker and eventually become inoperative.
Risk: An inoperative brake lamp will not convey the driver's intention of stopping to drivers in following vehicles, and an inoperative rear turn signal lamp will not convey the driver's intention to turn to drivers in following vehicles. Both of these failures can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the tail lamp/stop lamp assemblies, and if necessary, replace them. The recall began on november 22, 2004. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537, buick at 1-866-608-8080, or gmc at 1-866-996-9463.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Loss of Headlights (RQ17002) — opened Apr 24, 2017, closed Mar 29, 2021.
- Fuel pump module leaks gasoline (EA07009) — opened Jul 10, 2007, closed Aug 28, 2008.
- Turn signal failures (PE05006) — opened Feb 4, 2005, closed May 6, 2005, led to recall 05V198000.
- Brake lamp failure (EA04021) — opened Aug 3, 2004, closed Nov 4, 2004, led to recall 04V527000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2004 GMC Envoy XL. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the vehicle stalled. Additionally, the vehicle failed to restart, with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The…
I was driving back home, pulled in my driveway, put the vehicle in park and when i released the brake pedal the vehicle jumped and took off in reverse. I missed hitting my wife by inches. I stopped and restarted the vehicle. It would not start. I tried to push the button on the shifter.i internet…
Driving at a low speed down hill on a city street, with the car in the drive position, the car stalled. This happened again driving on a flat service of a parking lot of a shopping center. Again, with the car in the drive position going at a low speed the car stalled.
Four vehicle accident, #three vehicle in line from the front. Traveling at posted speed limit of 60mph. Sudden hard braking, hit in the front & rear of the vehicle, vehicle was considered a total right off. No air bag deployment on driver or passenger in front seat! Rush hour traffic on four lane…
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 gmc envoy xl. While driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle inadvertently decelerated. The contact stopped at a fuel station and proceeded to check all the fluid levels. The contact continued to drive and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact…
Other GMC Envoy XL years
← 2003 Envoy XL · 2006 Envoy XL →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Envoy XL | 109 | 5 |
| 2004 | 187 | 1 |
| 2003 Envoy XL | 228 | 3 |
| 2002 Envoy XL | 70 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 GMC Envoy XL?
Owners most often report electrical system, fuel system, gasoline, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 81 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 GMC Envoy XL?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 GMC Envoy XL a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Envoy XL model years, the 2004 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.