GMC Envoy XL Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
Owners have filed 142 complaints with NHTSA about fuel system, gasoline problems on the GMC Envoy XL across 4 model years. The 2006 model year has the most (59). The words owners use most often: “fuel tank” (36% of reports).
- 142fuel system, gasoline complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $1,200typical repair cost reported by owners
- 35%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.
- Fuel tank: mentioned in 51 of 142 complaints (36%)
- Gas gauge: mentioned in 26 of 142 complaints (18%)
- Reads empty: mentioned in 11 of 142 complaints (8%)
- Filler neck: mentioned in 8 of 142 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel system, gasoline repair on the GMC Envoy XL at $1,200, and half of them between $910 and $1,550.
Based on 19 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2005–2011), 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 fuel system, gasoline problems happen?
Based on 124 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 142 complaints, 1 a fire, 1 an injury.
GMC Envoy XL fuel system, gasoline complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel System, Gasoline complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Envoy XL | 59 | 54% | 54,973 |
| 2004 Envoy XL | 20 | 11% | 94,000 |
| 2003 Envoy XL | 50 | 22% | 62,750 |
| 2002 Envoy XL | 13 | 19% | 69,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel system, gasoline for the GMC Envoy XL. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Special coverage adjustment fuel tank inlet check valve fracture #07099a. Issued august 24, 2007. My 2004 gmc envoy is now experiencing this problem. I was never notified of this as gm claims they did not know i was the owner of this car. I bought it used in 2005. I was told by a mechanic when i…
Driving the vehicle on the highway at approximately 75mph, gas gauge went completely down to e with a full tank. The needle was basically reading in the same position as when it is in the off position. After that happened the vehicle speedometer started reading incorrect speeds i will be at a dead…
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 gmc envoy xl. The contact stated that when the fuel tank was being filled, fuel would leak as the service engine warning light illuminated. The contact also mentioned that the fuel tank would leak when the vehicle was in motion at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to…
The fuel tank neck where the fuel goes into the vehicle, then down to the gas tank, has in the plastic & leaks fuel & gas vapors so the check engine light is always on. My mechanic said there is no way to fix this without purchasing a new fuel tank since this is all one piece. *tr
My dad was driving his 2003 gmc envoy xl home from work and he felt a small explosion and saw black smoke out of his rear view mirror. So he pulled over, got out, and there were flames underneath the car. Within 5-10 minutes the car exploded. A fire fighter and state trooper pulled over to help…
Frequently asked questions
Do all GMC Envoy XLs have fuel system, gasoline problems?
No. NHTSA has 142 owner complaints about fuel system, gasoline 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 fuel system, gasoline?
No recall currently lists fuel system, gasoline for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix fuel system, gasoline problems on the GMC Envoy XL?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,200 (half paid between $910 and $1,550), from 19 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel system, gasoline problems on the GMC Envoy XL?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel tank”, in 51 of 142 complaints, followed by “gas gauge” (26).
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