2000 GMC Envoy Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Envoy years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 8th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 GMC Envoy. That ranks 8th out of 15 Envoy model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is visibility (6 complaints, 27%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 22owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 6 | 27% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 18% | 49,312 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 18% | 10,234 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 14% | 10,234 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 14% | 10,234 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 9% | 39,400 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 5% | 10,234 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 5% | 10,234 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 5% | 10,234 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Hazard light switch failure (RQ08001) — opened Feb 28, 2008, closed Jul 9, 2008, led to recall 08V231000.
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 2000 gmc envoy. The contact stated that the third row neon brake light was not given the proper illumination. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to correct the failure therefore, the dealer cut the third row neon brake light cable. The manufacturer was made…
When i put gas in my gmc envoy it will go up to the full mark and then just drop down past empty and then after awhile start registering right..my gas light comes on way before i am empty,been having this problem since i bought the truck back in june of 2011..i have noticed that many are having the…
I am the original owner of a 2000 gmc jimmy envoy. I smelled burning plastic as i was driving and was told by another motorist that i had no brake lights. The lights came on and stayed on and then they would not work. I took the vehicle to a local repair shop to replace the turn signal & hazard…
Passenger side seat does not move back. Stuck in the position up by the dash. Could cause major problems if someone was sitting in this seat and an accident were to occur. *jb
Consumer had to have the transmission in the 2000 gmc envoy rebuilt.*mr the sun gear failed which required that the entire transmission be disassembled to repair. *nm
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 | 22 | 1 |
| 1999 Envoy | 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 2000 GMC Envoy?
Owners most often report visibility, exterior lighting, power train problems. The top one, visibility, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 GMC Envoy?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2000 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 2000 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.