2009 GMC Envoy Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Envoy years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 10th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 GMC Envoy. That ranks 10th out of 15 Envoy model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (6 complaints, 35%), typically at around 90,722 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 17owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 35% | 90,722 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 24% | 61,783 | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 24% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 12% | 88,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 12% | 63,566 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 12% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 6% | 63,566 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 6% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 6% | 70,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 GMC Envoy recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2009 GMC Envoy.
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.
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 contact owns a 2009 GMC Envoy. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the service stabili-trak warning light illuminated. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle filed accelerate as intended. The contact stated that the failure…
The transmission i had to have it replaced but the one they put in it is really acting like the other transmission did no reverse and the first 2 gears were making this grinding noise i've never heard before and it happened when i was backing out the driveway to go to work lucky i made it to the…
For 5 months the headlights work when they want to, the first couple months they were working more than not, last couple months they were not working more than they did work.
Only 8 years old and 140,000 miles the exhaust manifold has cracked allowing exhaust fumes to enter the interior of the car. I have had no accidents with this car and i see no reason why the manifold should crack. I have had cars longer then this that never had this problem. Manifolds should not…
Headlight drive module (hdm) controls both low beam headlights. This relay has failed on me twice in less than a year, at night resulting in going down the road with no lights and unable to see. Vehicle was in motion on a highway going 55 mph at night
Other GMC Envoy years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 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 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 2009 GMC Envoy?
Owners most often report exterior lighting, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 GMC Envoy?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2009 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 2009 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.