2004 GMC Envoy XUV Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Envoy XUV years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 150 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 GMC Envoy XUV. That is the most of any Envoy XUV model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (79 complaints, 53%), typically at around 60,000 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 1 fire, 5 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 150owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 GMC Envoy XUV 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 | 79 | 53% | 60,000 | “instrument cluster” (13%) | $800 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 18 | 12% | 62,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 13 | 9% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 10 | 7% | 124,500 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 | 5% | 119,500 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 8 | 5% | 43,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 8 | 5% | 53,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 5% | 83,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 4% | 45,700 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 4% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 5 | 3% | 111,848 | — | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 3% | 61,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 3 | 2% | 51,123 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 2% | 47,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 1% | 37,900 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 1% | 700 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 1% | 58,625 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 1% | 32,356 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | 168,440 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | 102,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 GMC Envoy XUV recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 GMC Envoy XUV.
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.
- Turn signal failures (PE05006) — opened Feb 4, 2005, closed May 6, 2005, led to recall 05V198000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 gmc enclave xuv. The contact stated that while driving about 55 mph, the low beam lights failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the failure was not duplicated. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure recurred…
The third brake light connections located in the rear tailgate are severely corroded and will not light up when braking. This condition does not allow passing of state inspection. The entire brake light assembly and wire harness must to replaced to pass state vehicle inspection. This condition is…
I was doing a rear brake job and smelled gasoline, so i went under the vehicle and observed there was a wet spot on the rear of the fuel tank. Upon closer examination i found the inlet part of the fuel tank was broken and allowing fuel to exit the tank, can we say fire risk, so i went online to try…
Car was bought in 2004. Was taken to the dealer several times to have airbag light fix but it was never resolved it was said to be fine. No hazard. Never involved in a car crash. Cars turns on and it prompt you to check airbags. Today i was watching the news and someone mentioned this site. I…
Vehicle has had strong odor or raw fuel coming from driving side wheel well. Had mechanic check this out and i was told this has a fuel leak near the fuel filter / filler neck and possible gas tank issue which is close to the exhaust pipe. This is a known issue from gm owners but recall has not…
Other GMC Envoy XUV years
← 2003 Envoy XUV · 2005 Envoy XUV →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Envoy XUV | 23 | 0 |
| 2004 | 150 | 0 |
| 2003 Envoy XUV | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 GMC Envoy XUV?
Owners most often report electrical system, fuel system, gasoline, visibility problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 79 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 GMC Envoy XUV?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2004 GMC Envoy XUV a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Envoy XUV model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.