1996 GMC Envoy Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 18, 2012 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Envoy years
Not enough data 13th of 15 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 GMC Envoy. That ranks 13th out of 15 Envoy model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

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2002–2007 GMC Envoy photographed in USA.. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1996 GMC Envoy problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System1
Fuel System, Other1 · ~53,462 mi
Vehicle Speed Control1 · ~53,462 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System150%———
Fuel System, Other150%53,462——
Vehicle Speed Control150%53,462——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2010, with 1 complaints
2010: 1201012012: 120121

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1996 GMC Envoy recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 GMC Envoy.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Gmc issued a recall on the 1996 gmc envoy driver's side door console which operates the locks and windows which can burn out or cause fire. My envoy did the same thing, so of course i had to have it replaced. I called gm after it happened and was told it was an "isolated incident". I never heard…

Electrical System · received Sep 18, 2012 · NHTSA complaint 10475896

Hello, we purchased the 2006 yukon denali envoy with low mileage between 30,000 ' 45,000 miles. We didn't expect to run into major ( throttle body and fuel sensor'tank embedded) problems. There are many complaints lodged on the internet about these dtc engine trouble codes (p2135, p0463). The…

Vehicle Speed Control · received Oct 29, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10362931

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1996 GMC Envoy?

Owners most often report electrical system, fuel system, other, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1996 GMC Envoy?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1996 GMC Envoy a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Envoy model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.