GMC Envoy Fuel/propulsion System Problems
Owners have filed 158 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the GMC Envoy across 6 model years. The 2004 model year has the most (38). The words owners use most often: “fuel tank” (29% of reports).
- 158fuel/propulsion system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $1,550typical repair cost reported by owners
- 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.
- Fuel tank: mentioned in 46 of 158 complaints (29%)
- Gas gauge: mentioned in 17 of 158 complaints (11%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel/propulsion system repair on the GMC Envoy at $1,550, and half of them between $1,150 and $1,750.
Based on 8 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2012–2020), 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 fuel/propulsion system problems happen?
Based on 132 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 158 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 5 a fire, 1 an injury.
GMC Envoy fuel/propulsion system complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel/propulsion System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Envoy | 12 | 5% | 61,061 |
| 2006 Envoy | 32 | 9% | 84,400 |
| 2005 Envoy | 30 | 6% | 104,500 |
| 2004 Envoy | 38 | 10% | 138,000 |
| 2003 Envoy | 27 | 7% | 133,120 |
| 2002 Envoy | 19 | 4% | 141,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel/propulsion system for the GMC Envoy. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I can not put gas in my car. M garage smells of gas fumes. Very dangerous situation of possible fire or illness due to fumes ans I have no transportation. When I bought this car from GMC it had the sam problem. no recall just a safety bulletin. Manufacturer fixed it.There were no warning lights.
Vehicle listed caught on fire while driving on interstate with unknown cause. No previous warnings. Was a risk to safety of driver/and or passengers.
My vehicle has developed a leak in the plastic fuel tank at the junction of the fill hose connection and the body of the tank that is causing release of flammable vapors and liquid gasoline underneath the vehicle and causing failure of emissions systems. These vehicles have a rampant and…
These vehicles have a rampant and long-standing reputation for developing leaks in their plastic fuel tanks. Virtually all of these vehicles eventually develop leaks, which cause release of flammable fuel vapors and raw gasolene releases. Why isn't there a recall on these faulty fuel tanks? The…
Fuel indicator bounces from Empty to full in the matter of seconds while going down the road. Also, issues with mileage range reported as the fuel indicator is fluctuating.
Frequently asked questions
Do all GMC Envoys have fuel/propulsion system problems?
No. NHTSA has 158 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system 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 fuel/propulsion system?
No recall currently lists fuel/propulsion system for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix fuel/propulsion system problems on the GMC Envoy?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,550 (half paid between $1,150 and $1,750), from 8 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the GMC Envoy?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel tank”, in 46 of 158 complaints, followed by “gas gauge” (17).
Other GMC Envoy problems
- Electrical System problems (673)
- Fuel System, Gasoline problems (483)
- Exterior Lighting problems (269)
- Power Train problems (186)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (179)
- Air Bags problems (159)
- Visibility problems (157)
- Structure problems (100)
See all GMC Envoy problems.