GMC Envoy XUV Problems by Year
NHTSA has 175 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the GMC Envoy XUV, across 3 model years (2003–2005). The 2004 model year has the most complaints (150). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
GMC Envoy XUV years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Envoy XUV model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2004 Envoy XUV: 150 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2005 Envoy XUV: 23 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2003 Envoy XUV: 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 XUV problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 87 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 26 | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility | 16 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 12 | 3 | 4 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Steering | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 0 |
GMC Envoy XUV problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2004: electrical system (79)
All GMC Envoy XUV model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Envoy XUV | 23 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2004 Envoy XUV | 150 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2003 Envoy XUV | 2 | 0 | — | Air Bags |
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Frequently asked questions
Which GMC Envoy XUV years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2004 (150), 2005 (23), 2003 (2). 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 XUV?
Electrical System, with 87 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the GMC Envoy XUV have?
0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.