2005 GMC Envoy XUV Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Envoy XUV years
- Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 GMC Envoy XUV. That ranks 2nd out of 3 Envoy XUV model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (7 complaints, 30%), typically at around 49,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 23owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 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 | 7 | 30% | 49,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 7 | 30% | 74,873 | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 13% | 82,100 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 9% | 54,500 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 9% | 68,060 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 9% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 4% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 4% | 170,212 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 4% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 4% | 78,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 4% | 45,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 GMC Envoy XUV recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 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.
- Fuel Level Gauge System Failure (DP10001) — opened Jan 7, 2010, closed May 23, 2011.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
After filling up with gas and then proceeding to start the engine, the fuel gauge indicates a false reading of no fuel and the yellow light is constantly on. *tr
The speedometer has been an ongoing problem, with it not working properly. It will go out of wack while driving, and you do not know what your speed is when it drops past the 120 mph range, then when vehicle is stopped, it may read 60 or 70 mph range. People are making complaints all over about…
The speedometer has gotten stuck at 120 mph & will not reset... This has happened off & on & i was usually able to reset the speedometer by turning on and off the vehicle several times... But now, it has officially stayed at 120mph. I am unable to tell how fast i am actually driving. I know gmc had…
After having the car serviced at the dealer i noticed the rear suspension was sagging. I had this checked at the dealer but they could find no problem. The rear suspension still will sag but not with any regularity, sometimes in one night, other times 3-4 nights. *tr
Car was parked in driveway for the afternoon and the rear glass shattered for no reason. No evidence of anything hitting rear glass. Half the glass was inside vehicle and half the glass was blown backon the hood and bumper of my second car which was parked directly behind said vehicle. Neither one…
Other GMC Envoy XUV years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 23 | 0 |
| 2004 Envoy XUV | 150 | 0 |
| 2003 Envoy XUV | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 GMC Envoy XUV?
Owners most often report electrical system, fuel system, gasoline, visibility problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 GMC Envoy XUV?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 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 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.