1999 GMC Envoy Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Envoy years
- Not enough data 11th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 GMC Envoy. That ranks 11th out of 15 Envoy model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (3 complaints, 33%), typically at around 55,322 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 9owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 GMC Envoy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 3 | 33% | 55,322 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 22% | 107,041 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 11% | 28,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 11% | 57,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 11% | 28,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 11% | 57,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 GMC Envoy recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Structure:body
Problem: Vehicle description: certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impacts." these vehicles have a console cover/armrest cam latch that could release at less than the required load of the standard.
Risk: During a crash, the console cover could open and the cover or items stored under it could injury an occupant.
Fix: Dealers will replace the console latch mechanism.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The problem started over five weeks ago. The car would not start once i put it in park. I've had the park neutral sensor switched changed and every time it happens which is after the forth or fifth time i put it in park. I've had the called towed over 10 times and my insurance has been canceled…
I have had to replace the heater core 5 times. The first time was 1 month after i purchased the jimmy used at reedmans auto world in pa. 2 months after that it was replaced again 6 months later and every winter since. I have heard there was a ionic problem with the jimmys that send and electrical…
Both front wheel hubs had to replaced, first two times. *ak
Both front wheel hubs had to be replaced, the second two times . *ak
On july 2003 dealership replaced the upper and lower ball joints. Eight moths later, independent mechanic determined the need to replace the upper and lower ball joints again. *ak
Other GMC Envoy years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Envoy | 17 | 0 |
| 2008 Envoy | 77 | 0 |
| 2007 Envoy | 219 | 5 |
| 2006 Envoy | 352 | 8 |
| 2005 Envoy | 488 | 2 |
| 2004 Envoy | 367 | 1 |
| 2003 Envoy | 394 | 7 |
| 2002 Envoy | 487 | 13 |
| 2001 Envoy | 5 | 1 |
| 2000 Envoy | 22 | 1 |
| 1999 | 9 | 1 |
| 1998 Envoy | 19 | 2 |
| 1997 Envoy | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 Envoy | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 Envoy | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 GMC Envoy?
Owners most often report suspension, power train, electrical system problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 GMC Envoy?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 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 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.