GMC Envoy Structure Problems
Owners have filed 100 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the GMC Envoy across 9 model years. The 2003 model year has the most (33). The words owners use most often: “side door” (14% of reports).
- 100structure complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 7mention a crash
- 9mention an injury
- 3related recalls
- 44%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.
- Side door: mentioned in 14 of 100 complaints (14%)
- Rear hatch: mentioned in 6 of 100 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do structure problems happen?
Based on 67 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 100 complaints, 7 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 9 an injury.
GMC Envoy structure complaints by model year
| Model year | Structure complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Envoy | 5 | 2% | 67,500 |
| 2006 Envoy | 5 | 1% | 65,115 |
| 2005 Envoy | 16 | 3% | 81,825 |
| 2004 Envoy | 18 | 5% | 114,199 |
| 2003 Envoy | 33 | 8% | 95,000 |
| 2002 Envoy | 20 | 4% | 132,000 |
| 2000 Envoy | 1 | 5% | — |
| 1999 Envoy | 1 | 11% | 28,000 |
| 1998 Envoy | 1 | 5% | 50,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (3)
Structure:body
Model years: 2002
Problem: Certain sport utility vehicles are missing welds on the rear floor plan.
Risk: In a crash, missing welds could degrade performance of the third row seat and safety belt anchorage and occupants could receive greater injuries.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the vehicle for missing welds. If missing welds are found, gm will exchange the vehicle for an equivalent vehicle or provide a refund of the purchase price. Owner notification began october 4, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.
Structure:body
Model years: 2002
Problem: Vehicle description: certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impacts." these vehicles have a console cover/armrest lid latch that could release at less than the 10g vertical load requirement of the standard.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the console cover could open and the cover or items stored under it could injure an occupant.
Fix: Dealers will replace the console latch mechanism and install a striker plate. Owner notification began july 16, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact gmc at 1-800-462-8782.
Structure:body
Model years: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I purchased a 2007 GMC Envoy from Premier Auto Sales in [XXX] in XXX. I put down $1,250 and I pay $500 a month, $250 bi-weekly. I owe $4767 left on the vehicle in total. A month or two after I bought the vehicle, my car started driving rough and not being able to handle small bumps without rocking…
I bought a 2003 GMC Envoy 3/23/24. The main frame and sub-frame have extensive rot, and is unsafe to drive. It is available to inspect. They disguised frame damage and sold me an unsafe vehicle. I brought the car in to have the ac repaired in August 2024 and when they put it up on the lift that's…
The contact owns a 2002 GMC Envoy. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was shaking. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that the rear subframe had fractured and detached. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the subframe needed…
Rear door will not open. Window works but door handles inside and outside will not unlock door to open.
This suv made a loud sound, began to drift, in the rear, at hwy speeds before it tipped over and began to roll, ejecting my two minor sons from the passenger cab before it eventually landed on its side. the roof was molded in a triangular shape, preventing it from resting on the roof as it tilted…
Frequently asked questions
Do all GMC Envoys have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 100 owner complaints about structure 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 structure?
Yes: 3 safety recalls list structure. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about structure problems on the GMC Envoy?
The most frequent phrase is “side door”, in 14 of 100 complaints, followed by “rear hatch” (6).
Other GMC Envoy problems
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