GMC Envoy XL Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 170 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the GMC Envoy XL across 4 model years. The 2004 model year has the most (81). The words owners use most often: “instrument panel” (12% of reports).
- 170electrical system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 4mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $860typical repair cost reported by owners
- 58%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Instrument panel: mentioned in 21 of 170 complaints (12%)
- Fuel gauge: mentioned in 12 of 170 complaints (7%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical electrical system repair on the GMC Envoy XL at $860, and half of them between $770 and $930.
Based on 22 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2006–2014), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 138 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 170 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 9 a fire, 4 an injury.
GMC Envoy XL electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Envoy XL | 23 | 21% | 82,000 |
| 2004 Envoy XL | 81 | 43% | 64,890 |
| 2003 Envoy XL | 53 | 23% | 92,231 |
| 2002 Envoy XL | 13 | 19% | 100,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Visibility:power window devices and controls; electrical system
Model years: 2006
Problem: General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 SAAB 9-7x; 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT and GMC Envoy XL; and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier and Isuzu Ascender vehicles. Fluid may enter the driver's door module, causing corrosion that could result in a short in the circuit board. A short may cause the power door lock and power window switches to function intermittently or become inoperative. The short may also cause overheating, which could melt components of the door module, producing odor, smoke, or a fire.
Risk: A short in the circuit board could lead to a fire, increasing the risk of personal injury. A fire could occur even while the vehicle is not in use. As a precaution, owners are advised to park outside until the remedy has been made.
Fix: Owners will be contacted and dealers will test the driver's door module. If the module is functioning properly, a protective coating will be applied. If the module is not functioning properly, it will be replaced. These repairs will be done free of charge. GM will notify Buick, Chevrolet, and GMC owners, Isuzu and Saab will contact their respective owners. The recall began on August 2, 2013. Buick owners may contact the owner center at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet owners at 1-866-694-6546, GMC owners at 1-866-996-9463, Isuzu owners at 1-800-255-6727, and Saab owners at 1-800-955-9007. GM's campaign number is 12180. This recall is an expansion of recall 12V-406.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
2006 gmc envoy engine shuts off while driving code po601 find out it's the pcm
I was driving down the road when the car shut down everything i was scared because i had traffic right behind me going 45mph and then they car would not run again. I was right in the middle of an inter section at hall road and 59 it was the scariest thing that has happened to me. I bought this…
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.
While driving on the highway at 65 mph, the third row floor got really hot and my children were saying their feet were really hot and we smelled something like plastic melting and my 15 year old cousins boot melted and the carpet melted and you can see metal. Once we arrived home the blinker stayed…
When driving the vehicle all dash lights and gauges just stop working. They will come back on but this is a safety concern while driving on the highway. Also my headlights go on and off i have changed out the bulbs thinking that was the issue and no its not. On my way to work this morning at 530am…
Frequently asked questions
Do all GMC Envoy XLs have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 170 owner complaints about electrical system for the GMC Envoy XL. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the GMC Envoy XL electrical system?
Yes: 1 safety recall list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix electrical system problems on the GMC Envoy XL?
Owners report a typical cost of $860 (half paid between $770 and $930), from 22 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the GMC Envoy XL?
The most frequent phrase is “instrument panel”, in 21 of 170 complaints, followed by “fuel gauge” (12).
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