2001 GMC Envoy Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Envoy years
- Not enough data 12th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 GMC Envoy. That ranks 12th out of 15 Envoy model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints, 60%), typically at around 46,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 5owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | 60% | 46,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 20% | 46,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 20% | 50,102 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 20% | 46,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 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.
I own 2 envoy's 1 is a 03 and the other one is a 05 my 03 oil pressure and tach. Gauge messes up from time to time... My 05 oil pressure and speedometer doesn't work. I called gmc and they said to contact you... My air bag light stays on my 03, i'm guessing that means it won't work if needed…
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 30 mph, the vehicle shuddered while braking to a stop and accelerating from a stop. While braking, the vehicle also jerked forward slightly as if trying to accelerate. The vehicle was then parked and shut off. When the vehicle was restarted and shifted into…
Consumer took the vehicle in to have the ball joints replaced at the dealer. After receiving the vehicle back consumer found that the horn no longer worked. Also, dealer examined the vehicle air bag module was defective. *ak
Vehicle stalled out on highway and died without warning due to a defective wire harness. Dealer has inspected vehicle and will replace wire harness.*ak everthing shut down and the message displayed on the console to check brake system. Dealership installed wire harness and new pcm. *tt
During normal operation of vehicle, engine check light illuminated, and then went off intermittently. Dealership has not been able to reproduce the problem.*ak consumer also stated that driver door mirror changes positons every time the vehicle is put into reverse, the memory does not retain…
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 | 5 | 1 |
| 2000 Envoy | 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 2001 GMC Envoy?
Owners most often report electrical system, air bags, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 GMC Envoy?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 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 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.