GMC Envoy Exterior Lighting Problems
Owners have filed 269 complaints with NHTSA about exterior lighting problems on the GMC Envoy across 11 model years. The 2007 model year has the most (55). The words owners use most often: “low beam” (22% of reports).
- 269exterior lighting complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 3related recalls
- 47%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.
- Low beam: mentioned in 60 of 269 complaints (22%)
- High beams: mentioned in 29 of 269 complaints (11%)
- Included exterior: mentioned in 20 of 269 complaints (7%)
- Headlights failed: mentioned in 20 of 269 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do exterior lighting problems happen?
Based on 205 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 269 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 1 an injury.
GMC Envoy exterior lighting complaints by model year
| Model year | Exterior Lighting complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Envoy | 6 | 35% | 90,722 |
| 2008 Envoy | 17 | 22% | 130,500 |
| 2007 Envoy | 55 | 25% | 120,000 |
| 2006 Envoy | 48 | 14% | 110,000 |
| 2005 Envoy | 45 | 9% | 100,000 |
| 2004 Envoy | 39 | 11% | 87,837 |
| 2003 Envoy | 26 | 7% | 126,000 |
| 2002 Envoy | 25 | 5% | 79,000 |
| 2000 Envoy | 4 | 18% | 49,312 |
| 1999 Envoy | 1 | 11% | — |
| 1998 Envoy | 3 | 16% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (3)
Exterior lighting:headlights
Model years: 2006, 2007
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix, 2006-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2007 Buick Rainier, Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT, GMC Envoy XL, 2006-2008 Isuzu Ascender, and Saab 9-7x vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the headlamp driver module (HDM) may overheat and fail, causing the headlamps and daytime running lights to not illuminate.
Risk: Headlamps that do not illuminate reduce the driver's ability to see the roadway and reduce the vehicle's visibility to oncoming vehicles, both of which increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the HDM, free of charge. The recall began on May 17, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. GM's number for this recall is 14291.
Exterior lighting:turn signal
Model years: 2003, 2004
Problem: On certain trucks and sport utility vehicles, the driver wishing to signal a turn by moving the directional signal lever, (up or down) may cause the front marker/turn lights and rear turn lights to flash in a manner similar to hazard warning, rather than flashing on the desired side only.
Risk: The driver may not be able to clearly signal their intentions to turn, change travel lanes, or potentially warn others of an impaired vehicle operating condition increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the suspect flasher modules with a new flasher module designed with sealed relays and more durable contact material inside of the relays free of charge. The recall began on august 4, 2005. Isuzu began mailing owner letters on august 4, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, isuzu at 1-800-255-6727, buick at 1-866-608-8080, and oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537.
Exterior lighting
Model years: 1998
Problem: The daytime running lights were built with a candela value greater than 2,600, are located less than 100mm from the turn signals and hazard warning lamps, and are not deactivated when the turn signal or hazard warning lamps are activated. This does not comply with fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Risk: This condition would make it difficult for drivers of oncoming vehicles to see the turn signal, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will install a new body control module and reprogram the vehicle with a new calibration that will turn the daytime running lights off when the turn signal or hazard warning flasher is activated.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2006 GMC Envoy. The contact stated while driving with the low beam headlights engaged, the low beams headlights failed to illuminate, causing a reduced visibility of the roadway. The contact engaged the high beam headlights and was able to continue driving. The contact stated…
ISSUE: Hazard Warning/Turn Signal Flasher Module Failure. DESCRIPTION: Right front and rear turn signal and right front and rear hazard warning not working outside or inside vehicle. Replaced burned out right front turn signal/hazard. Replaced right rear turn signal/hazard due to corrosion on base…
Headlights go out on there own and may come back on a few minutes later but right back out again. The vehicle had this as a recall but if it was repaired the repair is not working. The manufacturer is claiming the recall expired, obviously without them making contact to do the repair. Now they…
The contact owns a 2003 GMC Envoy. The contact stated that the headlights ceased to operate as needed. Upon taking the vehicle to a local Pep Boys, it was diagnosed that the electrical wiring harness was burned and needed to be replaced. Additionally, the bulbs needed to be replaced. The contact…
There are previously fixed recalls starting to pop up one at a time if they were fixed they wouldnt be back causing problems can someone check into this and let me know something I drive a 02 gmc envoy slt 4x4 4.2l. The mileage is unknown due to instrument cluster not working on the DIC settings.I…
Frequently asked questions
Do all GMC Envoys have exterior lighting problems?
No. NHTSA has 269 owner complaints about exterior lighting 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 exterior lighting?
Yes: 3 safety recalls list exterior lighting. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about exterior lighting problems on the GMC Envoy?
The most frequent phrase is “low beam”, in 60 of 269 complaints, followed by “high beams” (29).
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