GMC Envoy Engine and Engine Cooling Problems
Owners have filed 179 complaints with NHTSA about engine and engine cooling problems on the GMC Envoy across 9 model years. The 2002 model year has the most (88). The words owners use most often: “fan clutch” (8% of reports).
- 179engine and engine cooling complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $1,300typical repair cost reported by owners
- 48%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fan clutch: mentioned in 15 of 179 complaints (8%)
- Engine stalls: mentioned in 9 of 179 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical engine and engine cooling repair on the GMC Envoy at $1,300, and half of them between $1,150 and $1,600.
Based on 9 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2003–2014), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems happen?
Based on 125 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 179 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 7 a fire, 2 an injury.
GMC Envoy engine and engine cooling complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine and Engine Cooling complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Envoy | 8 | 10% | 87,000 |
| 2006 Envoy | 6 | 2% | 82,000 |
| 2005 Envoy | 27 | 6% | 45,000 |
| 2004 Envoy | 19 | 5% | 47,970 |
| 2003 Envoy | 25 | 6% | 34,000 |
| 2002 Envoy | 88 | 18% | 42,700 |
| 2000 Envoy | 2 | 9% | 39,400 |
| 1999 Envoy | 1 | 11% | 28,000 |
| 1998 Envoy | 3 | 16% | 61,581 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Engine and engine cooling
Model years: 2002
Problem: Some sport utility vehicles equipped with an electronically controlled air suspension (ecas) have a condition in which the ecas may produce a brief electrical spike while the vehicle is operating. This electrical spike can disrupt the powertrain control module (pcm) causing the vehicle to stall.
Risk: If the spike damages the pcm, the vehicle may not restart. If this happens while the vehicle is moving, a crash could occur without prior warning.
Fix: Dealers will install a wiring harness. The recall will begin on august 19, 2004. Owners should contact oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537 or gmc at 1-866-996-9463.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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The contact owns a 2006 GMC Envoy. The contact stated that occasionally the vehicle was not able to be started. Additionally, while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel seized and the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The mechanic informed the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 gmc envoy. While the vehicle was stationary, the exhaust manifold fractured and the heat from the exhaust manifold damaged the frame of the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure caused severe rust and corrosion. In addition, the contact stated that there were…
When backing the vehicle to leave a local restaurant, driver struck vehicle behind her. This happened so quickly that it was unknown to the driver how the vehicle traveled so quickly that driver had not even had a chance to turn the steering wheel to avoid striking the other vehicle. Driver placed…
Check engine light is on. According to tests it is the result of a defective throttle position sensor. The light will stay on for a couple of days and then go off for a couple of days creating a error message that something is wrong with the engine. With it going on and coming off it is now…
Frequently asked questions
Do all GMC Envoys have engine and engine cooling problems?
No. NHTSA has 179 owner complaints about engine and engine cooling for the GMC Envoy. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the GMC Envoy engine and engine cooling?
Yes: 1 safety recall list engine and engine cooling. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix engine and engine cooling problems on the GMC Envoy?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,300 (half paid between $1,150 and $1,600), from 9 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about engine and engine cooling problems on the GMC Envoy?
The most frequent phrase is “fan clutch”, in 15 of 179 complaints, followed by “engine stalls” (9).
Other GMC Envoy problems
- Electrical System problems (673)
- Fuel System, Gasoline problems (483)
- Exterior Lighting problems (269)
- Power Train problems (186)
- Air Bags problems (159)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (158)
- Visibility problems (157)
- Structure problems (100)
See all GMC Envoy problems.