2004 GMC Envoy

Fatalities reported

Owners filed 367 complaints about this vehicle with federal regulators, most often about the electrical system. It has been recalled 2 times.

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When it fails
020k40k60k90k120k200k
72,001 milesMedian miles at failure

286 complaints record an odometer reading. Failures cluster around 60,000–75,000 miles.

Most common 2004 GMC Envoy problems

142 of the 367 complaints (39%) are about the electrical system.

ComponentReportsCrashesFiresInjuries
Electrical System72
031
Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel63
000
Fuel/Propulsion System · fuel and propulsion system35
000
Fuel System, Gasoline · fuel system18
000
Exterior Lighting · headlights17
200
Air Bags · airbags17
807
Engine10
020
Vehicle Speed Control · throttle and acceleration9
000
Air Bags › Frontal · airbags8
709
Structure › Body · body and frame7
110

2004 GMC Envoy electrical system problems

39% of all complaints

142 of the 367 complaints are about the electrical system. This is what owners describe:

  • burns oil or loses oil pressure8% · 11
  • stalls5% · 7
  • turns on the check engine light4% · 6

Share of the 142 electrical system complaints whose text describes each symptom. One complaint can describe several.

Typical mileage
63,000 mi
median of 115 reports
Peak year of filing
2010
27 electrical system complaints that year
Crashes · fires · injuries
0 · 3 · 1
in these complaints
Recalls on the electrical system
None
“I have been having an intermittent issue with my speedometer not showing the correct speed for the past couple of years and has been getting worse for quite some time. It has now reached a point to where the speedometer does not work, oil pressure gauge does not work, engine light stays one and the tach only works once in a while.”
Owner complaint, filed Mar 17, 2014 at 160,000 miles
“One day all my gauges may work I might shut the suv off and start it again and no gauges will work (speed,oil pressure,battery,gas,odometer,tach) when one works they all work when one doesn't work none of them work and you never know when they will do what they do. *tr”
Owner complaint, filed Feb 6, 2013 at 68,000 miles

Complaints and recalls over time

By year of filing
2004: 14 complaints, 2 about the electrical system'042005: 15 complaints, 2 about the electrical system2006: 20 complaints, 6 about the electrical system'062007: 20 complaints, 11 about the electrical system2008: 44 complaints, 26 about the electrical system'082009: 39 complaints, 25 about the electrical system2010: 42 complaints, 27 about the electrical system'102011: 18 complaints, 9 about the electrical system2012: 17 complaints, 8 about the electrical system'122013: 18 complaints, 4 about the electrical system2014: 33 complaints, 10 about the electrical system'142015: 25 complaints, 4 about the electrical system2016: 14 complaints, 1 about the electrical system'162017: 16 complaints, 2 about the electrical system2018: 9 complaints, 1 about the electrical system'182019: 14 complaints, 2 about the electrical system2020: 4 complaints, 0 about the electrical system'202021: 1 complaints, 0 about the electrical system2022: 1 complaints, 1 about the electrical system'222023: 1 complaints, 0 about the electrical system2024: 1 complaints, 0 about the electrical system'242025: 1 complaints, 1 about the electrical systemRecall 05V198000 (headlights)Recall 07E014000 (headlights)NHTSA investigation RQ17002NHTSA investigation EA07009NHTSA investigation PE05006NHTSA investigation EA04021
All complaintsAbout the electrical systemRecall (red: the electrical system)NHTSA investigation opened

Complaints about the 2004 Envoy peaked in 2008, with 44 filed that year. No recall on file covers the electrical system, the subject of 39% of the complaints. In 2025 owners filed 1 so far.

2 safety recalls

Part 573 reports
Exterior Lighting › Headlights07E014000
Filed Feb 26, 2007308 vehiclesMaxzone Auto Parts Corporation

Defect. CERTAIN MAXZONE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES, DEPO BRAND, P/NO 335-1120L-AS, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DURING PRODUCTION THE LAMP HOUSING SHAPE DEFORMED DISTORTING THE ASSEMBLY ANGLE OF THE REFLECTOR AND INFLUENCED THE AIMING POSITION. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Risk. DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy. MAXZONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR ANY NONCOMPLIANT HEADLIGHTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 16, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAXZONE AT 909-822-3288.

Exterior Lighting › Turn Signal05V198000
Filed May 5, 2005286,478 vehiclesGeneral Motors Corp.

Defect. 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.

Remedy. 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.

All 2 campaigns on file, newest first.

NHTSA investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Before a recall there is often an investigation: NHTSA opens one when complaints or manufacturer data point to a safety defect. 4 name the 2004 Envoy.

Loss of HeadlightsRecall query RQ17002Closed
Opened Apr 24, 2017Closed Mar 29, 2021headlights

The subject vehicles are model year (MY) 2002-2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, 2004-2007 Buick Rainier, 2003-2008 Isuzu Ascender, 2005-2009 Saab 9-7X, 2002-2004 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2003-2006 Chevrolet SSR, 2005-2009 Buick Lacrosse, and 2006-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix. This scope includes the Trailblazer/Envoy variants: 2002-2006 Envoy XL/Trailblazer EXT and 2004-2005 Envoy XUV. The original scope of this investigation was expanded to include all vehicles equipped with the subject Headlight Driver Module (HDM). The focus of the investigation was to determine whether actions performed by …

FUEL PUMP MODULE LEAKS GASOLINEEngineering analysis EA07009Closed
Opened Jul 10, 2007Closed Aug 28, 2008fuel system

During the course of this ea investigation, odi observed that the majority of the complaints (88%) and warranty claims (94%) were reported for vehicles that are registered for use in the salt belt region of the us.this area includes 20 states in the northeast, mid atlantic and the midwest regions and the district of columbia.consumers in the salt belt region reported to odi that they could smell fuel vapors in their vehicles while driving.upon further examination of their vehicles, they discovered that fuel vapors were coming out of the top of the fuel tank. This condition is caused by …

TURN SIGNAL FAILURESPreliminary evaluation PE05006Closed
Opened Feb 4, 2005Closed May 6, 2005Led to recall 05V198000headlights

By letter dated april 29, 2005, GM notified the agency that it is conducting asafety recall ( NHTSA recall no. 05v198 ) involving certain model years (my) 2003-2004 isuzu ascender, chevrolet trailblazer, gmc envoy, oldsmobile bravada and my 2004 buick rainer vehicles.the recall applies to vehicles built from april 2003 through november 2003 for a total vehicle population of 286,478.GM reports the directional/hazard signals failure is due to sticking contacts on routing relays in the flasher module.GM will replace the flasher module on all involved vehicles.based on GM's safety recall action, …

BRAKE LAMP FAILUREEngineering analysis EA04021Closed
Opened Aug 3, 2004Closed Nov 4, 2004Led to recall 04V527000headlights

Gm states that some brake/tail lamp bulbs can prematurely become inoperative due to malfunctioning brake/tail lamp sockets.on march 2, 2004, GM initiated a 6-year/72,000 mile special policy for 989,487 subject vehicles to inspect and replace the rear brake/tail lamp bulb socket assemblies.on april 4, 2004, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened a preliminary evaluation (pe04-032) based on consumer complaints alleging brake lights not operating when the brake pedal is depressed.on august 3, 2004 odi upgraded pe04-032 to an engineering analysis (ea04-021).by letter dated october 27, …

Technical service bulletins

722 on file

Repair instructions the manufacturer sent its dealers for the 2004 Envoy. Not recalls: the fix is usually free only while the car is under warranty.

equipment 205engine 135electrical system 112transmission 63visibility 27fuel system 26body and frame 25headlights 23
General CommunicationService campaignAug 26, 2024electrical system

Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles. It provides the ability via a single selection within Techline Connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected modules (with some exceptions). The updating of modules is completed in parallel instead of the technician needing to …

PIP4723JService Bulletin/Repair InstructionsOct 25, 2024electrical system

This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.

24-NA-098Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJun 6, 2024electrical system

This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes E4398, E4399, E4401, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414, E4423, E4491, E4492, or E6961 and resolution information.

10-08-45-001HService Bulletin/Repair InstructionsMar 28, 2024electrical system

This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement fasteners with conductive finish.

07-08-49-020RService Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSep 21, 2023electrical system

This informational bulletin provides information for the IPC odometer programming method quick reference guide.

22-NA-205Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsOct 19, 2022electrical system

This service bulletin provides information on Module Harvesting.

Showing the newest 6 of 112 bulletins about the electrical system, and any warranty extensions or service campaigns.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA 5-star safety ratings
Version testedOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
2004 GMC Envoy 4-DR.———★★★★★19.1%
2004 GMC Envoy 4-DR. w/SAB———★★★★★19.1%

New Car Assessment Program results for this model year. Ratings compare cars of similar size and weight only.

What owners reported

Newest filings
Electrical SystemFire
Filed Dec 17, 2025133,295 milesHI

The contact owns a 2004 GMC Envoy. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and unoccupied, the contact noticed that the front passenger's door was on fire. The contact stated that he arrived home just in time and noticed the fire. The contact stated that, because it was raining, the contact's wife had powered the window up; however, the contact noticed that the window was down when the fire occurred. In addition, the contact stated that the fire was blazing, and after the fire was extinguished, the smoke was still visible. The contact extinguished the fire. The contact disconnected the battery. In addition, the contact stated that it could have been a huge fire because the fuel tank had just been refilled prior to the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 133,295.

Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline1 injured
Filed Aug 18, 2024CA

Fraudulent emissions certificate fraudulent mileage fraudulent vin EMISSIONS CERTIFICATE matching an out of state TEXAS vin [XXX] CALIFORNIA [XXX] . FRAUDULENT DEALER SALE. FRAUDULENT DMV CALIFORNIA REGISTRATION AND TITLE TRANSFER. LIQUIDS GASES ODORS FUMES EMITTING FROM VEHICLE [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] HAVE ILLLEGAL TRANSFER OF TITLE TO MYSELF FROM DEALER AND ILLEGAL TRANSFER OF FRAUDED REGISTRATION FROM DEALER. AND BELIEVE VIN IS NOT ACCURATE ACCORDING TO VEHICLE NOR BARCODE OR OTHER COMPONENTS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Engine
Filed Jul 28, 2023130,000 milesNY

The contact owned a 2004 GMC Envoy. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was shaking and made an abnormal rattling sound before the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The vehicle was restarted and driven to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Electrical System
Filed Aug 9, 2022PA

Headlight's,taillight's,turn signals stop working whenever they want.It's pretty scary to lose your headlight's when your driving at night.There's nothing i can do about it,except to sit wherever it happend and wait for them to come back on.My wife was following me one day and told me my brakelight's and turn signal stopped working and started to work again,she said this happened a couple time's at the same red light.There a couple of thing's (electrical)inside the vehicle that don't work anymore but i really dont care about them.To get the odometer to work i have to knock pretty hard on the plastic cover that cover's the instrument cluster,sometimes it stay's on,most of the time it wont stay on.The DIC (driver control center) doesn't work anymore.I cant even get to it.The speakers on the left side of the vehicle dont work anymore.I thought i would tell you about the inside also because it could be part of the problem.All of this happened when i was driving home from my daughter's two night's ago.I bought this vehicle about three or four's year's ago,and i had no problem's with it untill the other night.The person i bought it from is a good friend of mine.He said he never had a problem with it,plus i have been in this vehicle countless times,that's why i bought it. Thank you.

Vehicle Speed Control
Filed Dec 17, 2021135,000 milesMA

The contact owns a 2004 GMC Envoy. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would independently accelerate without warning. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was not diagnosed but continued to experience the failure. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and informed the contact that they were unable to assist. The failure mileage was approximately 135,000.

Air BagsCrash1 injured
Filed Dec 8, 2020180,000 milesNC

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 GMC ENVOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH HE HAD THE SWERVE TO AVOID A HEADON COLLISION FROM A VEHICLE THAT WAS IN HIS LANE. THE VEHICLE WENT OFF THE ROAD AND CRASHED INTO A CONCRETE BARRIER.THE CONTACT HAD A FRACTURED STERNUM AND A BRUISED RIGHT ANKLE, KNEE AND ELBOW. THE CONTACT VISITED THE EMERGENCY ROOM ON HIS OWN WITHOUT BEING TRANSPORTED BY AN AMBULANCE.THE CONTACT STATED THAT NONE OF THE AIR BAGS IN THE FRONT DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY AND TOWED FROM THE CRASH SITE. THE ENTIRE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WAS SMASHED IN INCLUDING THE FRAME. THE BACK AXEL DROPPED AFTER THE COLLISION AND BOTH RIMS ON THE BACK TIRES WERE SHATTERED. THE FRONT RIMS WERE ALSO CRACKED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN CONTACTED YET. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 180,000.

Exterior Lighting
Filed Oct 28, 2020160,000 milesVA

I WAS DRIVING IN THE CITY AT NIGHT TIME AND MY LOW BEAM LIGHTS QUIT WORKING. I DID NOT NOTICE IT RIGHT AWAY BECAUSE OF THE STREET LIGHTS. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT AND PUT MY HUSBAND, DAUGHTER AND MYSELF AT RISK.

Air Bags
Filed May 9, 2020190,000 milesVA

REAR AIR COMPRESSOR BAGS ARE FAULTY....FROM WHAT I UNDERSTAND THIS IS HAPPENING TO MANY GMC ENVOYS AND NEED TO BE RECALLED!!! *TR

Service Brakes
Filed Feb 25, 2020225,000 milesCA

I JUST HAD MY BRAKES SERVICED AND MY BUSHINGS CHANGED, BUT MY ABS LIGHT STILL COMES ON. ALSO WHEN I GO TO BRAKE THE CAR STARTS TO SHAKE AND I'M GOING THE SPEED LIMIT. THE ENGINE HAS A ROUGH IDLE, AND SHUTS OFF WHEN AT A COMPLETE STOP AND WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. I'VE HAD MANY THINGS REPLACED ON THE VEHICLE, SUCH AS PURGE VALVE, GAS CAP. CHARCOAL CANISTER AND FUEL TANK. IN THE ENGINE THE SPARK PLUGS WERE CHANGED AS WELL AS THE COIL PACKS AND THE FUEL INJECTORS. ALONG WITH THE CAMSHAFT SENSOR. STILL GETTING P0455 AND PO0014. WON'T PASS SMOG CAN'T REGISTER VEHICLE, BUT MY ONLY MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION. 2004 GMC ENVOY XUV SLT 4DR 2WD

SeatsFire
Filed Dec 19, 2019179,000 milesCT

THE PASSENGER SEAT SPONTANEOUSLY COMBUSTED DUE TO A SHORT IN THE ELECTRIC SEAT MOTOR CAUSING THE ENTIRE VEHICLE INTERIOR TO BURN. THE CAR IS TOTALED.THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY.

Electrical SystemFire
Filed Dec 12, 2019150,000 milesVA

FRONT PASSENGER SEAT CAUGHT ON FIRE FROM THE SEAT HEATER. THE VEHICLE PARKED AND TURNED OFF. IT WAS PARKED IN A HIGH SCHOOL PARKING LOT WHILE MY DAUGHTER WAS IN SCHOOL. WE CONTACTED GMC, BUT THEY SAID IT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. THERE WAS SOMETHING THAT WENT WRONG FOR IT TO JUST CATCH FIRE. CAN YOU HELP US IN ANYWAY AT ALL.

SeatsFire
Filed Dec 6, 2019130,000 milesOH

BOTTOM DRIVER SIDE SEAT WARMER CAUGHT SEAT ON FIRE. MELTED A HOLE IN THE SEAT SURFACE, BLISTERED WIFE'S LEG. THIS HAPPENED DURING HER MORNING COMMUTE TO WORK ON CITY SURFACE STREETS

Wheels
Filed Nov 22, 2019100,000 milesMD

SPARE TIRE RELEASE MECHANISM DYSFUNCTIONAL. I WAS UNABLE TO CHANGE TO CHANGE A FLAT WHILE ON THE SIDE OF A VERY BUSY HIGHWAY. HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A AUTOMOTIVE TIRE AND REPAIR BUSINESS, AND THEY COULD NOT REMOVE THE SPARE EITHER. I SEARCHED ONLINE AND THERE ARE A NUMBER OF SIMILAR REPORTS/COMPLAINTS CONCERNING GMC TRUCKS AND SUVS, AT LEAST 2002-2012 MODELS. MINE IS A 2004 ENVOY. E.G. HTTP://WWW.CARPROBLEMZOO.COM/GMC/ENVOY/SPARE-TIRE-PROBLEMS.PHP THIS DESIGN FAILURE COULD LEAD TO SIGNIFICANT INJURY OR ADVERSE HEALTH IMPACTS (EXPOSURE, HYPOTHERMIA, ETC.) ESPECIALLY TO ELDERLY OR INABILITY TO CHANGE A FLAT WHILE IN REMOTE TERRAIN, OR AREAS WITHOUT CELL PHONE SERVICE. THERE IS NO SAFETY RELEASE BACKUP THAT WOULD ALSO BYPASSING THE DEFECTIVE TIRE RELEASE MECHANISM.

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Nov 21, 2019196,425 milesTN

THE TRANSMISSION STARTED TO SLIP, NOTICED IT STARTING TO HAVE ISSUES GETTING UP TO PROPER SPEED WITHOUT SLIPPING AND TRYING TO STALL, AND WAS TOLD BY PREVIOUS OWNER WHOM I'M PURCHASING IT FROM THAT THERE IS A POSSIBLE ISSUE WITH THE TRANSFER CASE AS WELL, AS IT ENGAGES IT'S 4 WHEEL DRIVE WITHOUT ME TOUCHING IT, TRIED TO SERVICE THE TRANSMISSION AND PUT FRESH FLUID AND A NEW FILTER IN TO SEE IF IT WOULD HELP AND NOW IT CAN ONLY GO AS FAST AS 40 TO 55 BEFORE IT STARTS TO SLIP PRETTY BAD. I HAVE A BABY ON THE WAY DUE IN THE NEXT COUPLE WEEKS AND WITH IT SLIPPING AND DROPPING SPEED IT CAN CAUSE ME TO END UP GETTING HIT AND I DON'T WANT TO PUT MINE, MY CHILD, OR ANY OF MY OTHER PASSENGERS IN DANGER.

Air Bags
Filed Oct 6, 2019169,000 milesKY

WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND THE REPAIR SAFETY AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND IS STILL ON

Exterior LightingCrash
Filed Oct 3, 2019236,550 milesGA

WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT BOTH LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS GO OUT COMPLETELY WITHOUT WARNING. VEHICLE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED AND HAS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING IN CITY AS WELL. HIGHBEAM HEADLIGHTS WORK WHEN SWITCHED ON AFTER LOW BEAM STOP WORKING. CANNOT LEAGALLY DRIVE WITH HIGHBEAMS ON ALWAYS. MY ENVOY IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION AND IS DEALER SERVICED EVEN THOUGH IT HAS HIGH MILEAGE. THERE WAS A RECALL FOR 2006 AND UP FOR THIS TYPE ISSUE, WHY WAS THE 2004 MODEL YEAR NOT LOOKED AT? THERE ARE OTHERS THAT HAVE HAD THE SAME ISSUE WITH LOWBEAM HEADLIGHTS. FUSEBOX UNDERHOOD IS LABELED TO CONFUSE OWNER AND RELAYS NOT DESCRIBED WELL IN OWNERS MANUAL. THERE IS NO RELAY LISTED FOR LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS. HEADLIGHT DRIVER MODULE IS A KNOW FAILURE COMPONENT. GM ALSO CHANGED ONSTAR TO DIGITAL SYSTEM LEAVING GM CARS LIKE MINE WITH ANALOG ONSTAR UNSERVICABLE AND REQUIRES EXPENSIVE UPGRADE. HEADLIGHTS GOING DARK WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT IS A DANGER AND VEHICLE SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO FALL UNDER RECALL FOR 2006 MODELS AS WELL. SLIGHT ACCIDENT, RAN OFF ROAD INTO DITCH AND CAUSED LIGHT DAMAGE. VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE DRIVEN, BUT NEEDED SOME REPAIR.

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Oct 1, 2019230,000 milesWI

WHILE DRIVING ON THE STREET ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK , I COULD SMELL GAS... GOT OUT AND SAW A VISIBLE LEAK COMING FROM THE GAS TANK.. I PROCEEDED TO LOOK THIS PROBLEM UP, AND FOUND OUT THIS IS A REOCCURRING PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE .

Service Brakes
Filed Sep 26, 201967,000 milesCA

MY DASH PANEL GAUGES BEGAN FAILING ONE BY ONE. MY HEADLIGHTS WILL SOMETIMES NOT COME ON AFTER STARTING THE CAR WITH THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH ON AUTO. A FLICK OF THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH IN AND OFF, DOES NOT MAKE THE HEADLIGHTS COME ON. SOMETIMES THEY COME ON AFTER DRIVING AROUND, AND THEN WILL GO OFF WITHOUT TOUCHING THE SWITCH. NOW, MY SIDE BRAKELIGHTS WILL NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS PRESSED. ONLY THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATES.

Air Bags
Filed Sep 16, 2019MA

THE SEAT BELT WAS ALWAYS ON SO I HAVE TO REPLACE THE BOTH IMPACTOR SENSOR.

Visibility/Wiper
Filed Aug 18, 2019PA

BACK WINDOW SPONTANEOUSLY BUST. 2 TIMES IT AS HAPPEN LESS THEN 1YEAR APART ON MY THIRD WINDOW IT BLEW UP IN MY WIFE'S FACE THE SECOND TIME

Unknown or Other
Filed Jun 25, 2019170,000 milesSD

MY MECHANIC SAID PARTS OF MY FRAME WERE MISSING AND IT WAS RUSTED ENOUGH THAT IT COULD NOT BE REPAIRED. I ORIGINALLY THOUGH MY REAR U-JOINT WAS GOING OUT. CAN'T FIX IT, CAN'T SELL IT. IT ONLY HAS 170,000 MILES AN IS IN GREAT SHAPE OTHERWISE.

Exterior Lighting
Filed May 14, 2019CA

THE HEADLIGHTS ARE EXTREMELY DIM - ALWAYS HAVE BEEN. FOUND OUT IN MARCH FROM A COLLEGE CLASS THAT THERE WAS A RECALL I WAS UNAWARE OF (NEVER SAW MAIL ABOUT IT). ANYHOW, A 2004 VEHICLE IS ONLY GETTING OLDER AND ITS LIGHTS ARE A HUGE LIABILITY. MORE CURIOUS AS TO WHY THERE'S A DEADLINE FOR A RECALL (IF THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH A VEHICLE THAT IS SOLD THEN IT SHOULD BE FIXED - ESPECIALLY IF IT PUTS OTHERS AT RISK).

Electrical System
Filed Mar 13, 2019MO

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 GMC ENVOY. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE TAILGATE LATCH AND MOTOR FAILED. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE TAILGATE MOTOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE AIR COMPRESSOR FAILED TO INFLATE THE AIR BAGS EVENLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO W-K CHEVROLET BUICK GMC CADILLAC (LOCATED AT 3310 W BROADWAY BLVD, SEDALIA, MO 65301, (660) 826-8320), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Sep 21, 2018162,100 milesMO

HAD ANOTHER GAS TANK PUT IN AFTER 3 BREAKING AND LEAKING GAS. NOW IT CUTS IN AND OUT GOING DOWN THE ROAD

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Sep 13, 2018162,000 milesMO

THE GAS TANK KEEPS CRACKING CAUSING GAS TO LEAK OUT. IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP TWICE FOR THIS AND CAR HOP ONLY WANTS TO CONTINUE TO PUT A USED TANK ON IT. THE SHOP REQUESTED A NEW TANK BE PURCHASED AND THEY DENIED TO REQUEST. THE FIRST TIME IT WAS IN THE SHOP THEY WEN THOUGH THREE TANKS THEN IT ONLY LASTED ABOUT A MONTH.

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Jul 27, 2018GA

FUEL TANK. AT LEAST THREE YEARS AGO, I RECEIVED A RECALL FORM GM BECAUSE OF THE FUEL FILLER TUBE/FUEL TANK WAS COMPROMISED AND I WAS BEING RECALLED FOR A FUN TANK REPLACEMENT. WENT TO MY GMC DEALER (NALLEY OF BRUNSWICK GA) WHO TOLD ME THAT FUEL TANKS WERE ON NATIONAL BACKDOOR EVEN THOUGH THEY HAD THE FILLER TUBE PARTS, WOULD NOTIFY ME WHEN THE TANKS AVAILABLE. I FAITHFULLY REVISTEDTHEM EVERY 6 MONTHS TO BE TOLD SAME STORY, STILL NO FUEL TANKS. I BELIEVE NOW THEY ARE HOPING I JUST GO AWAY. IN THE MEAN TIME I STILL CANNOT FILL UP THE TANK WITHOUT HAVING GAS FUMES EMANATING FROM UNDER THE CAR.

Unknown or OtherFire
Filed Jul 17, 2018190,000 milesPR

VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND 11 HOURS LATER CAR IGNITED ON FIRE AND BURNED COMPLETELY. SECURITY FOOTAGE SHOWS THAT VEHICLE WAS UNATTENDED AND THAT THERE WAS NO TAMPERING. FIREFIGHTERS OBSERVED THAT THE FIRE STARTED AT THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE.

Air Bags
Filed Jul 2, 2018GA

THE ABS LIGHT STAYED ON AFTER THE FACT I HAD THE BREAKS SERVICED A FEW YEARS AGO. THE AIRBAG LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR ABOUT A YEAR. NOW MY BREAK LIGHT STOPPED WORKING, I REPLACED THE FUSE AND STILL NOT WORKING AND NOW THE HEADLAMPS STOPPED WORKING. THEY ONLY WORK ON HIGH BEAM.

Vehicle Speed Control
Filed May 17, 2018NM

MY ENVOY'S CRUISE CONTROL WILL NOT ENGAGE AT ANY SPEED ABOVE 60 MPH. WHEN THE CRUISE CONTROL BUTTON IS PRESSED THE CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT WILL COME ON AND GO OFF AGAIN, WITHOUT ENGAGING THE CRUISE CONTROL SETTING. HOWEVER, AT ANYTHING 55 AND UNDER THE CRUISE CONTROL WILL ENGAGE FINE. ALSO MY 4X4 WILL NOT WORK EITHER.

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Feb 19, 2018136,000 milesKY

LEAKS FUEL. COMMON PROBLEM FROM WHAT I AM READING ONLINE. WAS TOLD BY SERVICE TECH THAT FUEL TANK NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. PLASTIC TANK IS BROKEN WHERE FILL HOSE CONNECTS TO THE TANK INLET CHECK VALVE.

Electrical System
Filed Feb 1, 20189,000 milesTN

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 GMC ENVOY. UPON ENTERING AND STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE SPEEDOMETER DISPLAYED A READING OF 45 TO 90 MPH AND THE TACHOMETER DISPLAYED A READING OF 1 1/2 RPMS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED MOSTLY DURING THE WINTER MONTHS. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE BATTERY CHARGING ALERT DISPLAYED INCORRECTLY AS WELL AS THE FUEL GAUGE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE SPEEDOMETER DISPLAYED INCORRECTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT MALFUNCTIONING MAGNETS AND THE CLUSTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPEEDOMETER WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE CIRCUIT BOARD AND INSTRUMENT PANEL NEEDED REPLACEMENT. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 9,000.

Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
Filed Jan 5, 2018136,000 milesMI

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 HOLES IN THE FRAME. A DEALER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS NOT SAFETY RELATED AND THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 136,000.

Electrical System
Filed Dec 11, 201772,338 milesCA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 GMC ENVOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM STOPPED THE VEHICLE FROM STARTING. THERE WERE UNKNOWN WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED MULTIPLE TIMES DUE TO FAILING TO START. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC STATED THAT THERE WAS A CABLE DISCONNECTED, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED AGAIN AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JESSUP AUTO PLAZA (68-111 E PALM CANYON DR, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234, (760) 328-9999). THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE A FAILURE AND THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE OCCURRED AGAIN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,338.

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Nov 20, 2017126,000 milesAR

SPEEDOMETER FLUCUATES PAST 120 AND SOMETIMES DROPS PAST 0 WHILE DRIVING. THE FUEL GAUGE WILL SHOW FULL EVEN WHEN IT'S NOT.

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Oct 26, 201795,000 milesVA

RECENTLY, WHEN THE A/C OR HEATER IS TURNED ON, THE SMELL OF FUEL COMES THRU THE AIR VENTS. IT IS A STRONG ODOR WHICH LAST FOR A FEW MINUTES TO SOMETIMES LONGER. I HAVE TO PUT THE WINDOWS DOWN IN ORDER TO NOT GET DIZZY OR GET A HEADACHE. THE VEHICLE BE IN MOTION OR STILL FOR THIS TO HAPPEN. MILEAGE IS AROUND 95,000. I'VE HEARD IT'S A CRACKED FUEL LINE OR FUEL TANK AND READ MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAME; THEREFORE, WHY NO RECALL?

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Sep 18, 2017147,000 milesNY

FUEL ODOR -STRONG, FROM REGION OF FUEL TANK. LOSS OF FUEL WHILE DRIVING, FAR MORE THAN NORMAL USEAGE! INVESTIGATION SHOWS FAULTY TANK TO FILL LINE CONNECTION AT TANK 'SPOUT'. OR FAULT AT FUEL PUMP AREA- HIDDEN ON TOP OF TANK. PARKED STRONG GAS ODOR. DRIVING OR ON GRADE, FUEL LOSS !

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Aug 16, 2017TN

GAS LEAK AT GAS TANK AND FILLER TUBE 14423 [XXX] TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR RECALL, THY SAID THY ORDERED PARTS, THAT`S MARCH/15/2016. NO RESULTS WITCH IS AUGUST/16/2017. ENGINE LIGHT ON ALWAYS SHOWING THE PROBLEM. PLUS YOU SMELL GAS AT TIMES IN THE ENVOY. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *JB *TR

Service Brakes
Filed Jul 13, 2017NJ

WHILE AT LOW SPEED I PRESS THE BRAKES TO STOP IT GOES TO STOP BUT THEN ITS LIKE THE ABS KICKS IN AND RELEASES THE BRAKES THEN I HAVE TO REPRESS THE BRAKES TO GET IT TO STOP

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Jun 12, 2017190,000 milesMI

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 GMC ENVOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS LEAKING FUEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT AN UNKNOWN PART NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 190,000.

Structure › Body
Filed May 18, 2017DC

THE REAR LIFT GATE JAMS. AFTER REVIEWING SEVERAL BLOGS, THIS APPEARS TO BE A POPULAR DEFECT.

Service Brakes
Filed May 16, 201771,000 milesMI

NOTHING BUT THIS HAS BEEN NOTHING BUT TROUBLE SINCE I BOUGHT FOR THAT DEALERSHIP. GUY FROM TODD WENZEL GRAND RAPIDS MICHIGAN. I HAD JUST BACK INTO THE SHOP SEVERAL TIMES THEY WILL NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT SHE'S JUST USED TO GOING EVER SINCE I BOUGHT THIS CAR AND YOUR IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE ENGINE ITSELF IT CUTS OUT CAR SMELLS LIKE SOMETHING BURNING I DO NOT FEEL SAFE IN THIS CAR AND I STILL OWE ON IT I LIKE TO REPORT TODD WENZEL BUICK TO THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU THEY'RE LOUSY PEOPLE THANK YOU ALSO SENT ALL THIS INFORMATION GMC AND HAVE NOT GOT ANYWHERE

Structure › Body
Filed Apr 7, 2017175,000 milesAK

BACK WINDOW EXPLODED - NO CONTACT - NOT MOVING. IT WAS PARKED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, NICE DAY, NO MORE THEN +5.

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Apr 6, 2017190,000 milesVA

FUEL TANK CHECK VALVE MOUNT SEPARATES FROM TANK CAUSING A LEAK. GM WILL NOT FIX THIS DEFECT. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT COULD RESULT IN FIRE OR EXPLOSION. I HAVE SEEN MANY OWNERS ON THE INTERNET WITH SAME ISSUE.

Service Brakes
Filed Apr 1, 201778,000 milesFL

WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET THE CAR STARTED LUGGING AND NOT DRIVING SMOOTHLY. WHEN I NEEDED TO BRAKE SHORTLY AFTER THIS HAPPENED THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND I HAD NO BRAKES. I PUMPED THE BRAKES AND WAS ABLE TO STOP WITHOUT HITTING ANY ONE. I CONTINUED ABOUT 5 MILES CONTINUALLY PUMPING THE BRAKES NOT KNOWING IF THEY WOULD WORK .DURING THIS TIME THE PEDAL WOULD SOMETIMES GO TO THE FLOOR AND OTHER TIMES ALMOST GO TO THE FLOOR. THEN AS SUDDENLY AS IT STARTED IT STOPPED. BRAKES WERE BACK TO NORMAL. THIS HAPPENED PREVIOUSLY AND THE GMC MECHANIC FOUND NOTHING WRONG. SO I'M PUT BACK ON THE STREET RISKING MY LIFE AND SOMEONE ELSE'S BECAUSE THE MECHANIC SAID "IT SOMETIMES HAPPENS". THAT'S NOT ACCEPTABLE!

Engine
Filed Mar 16, 2017TN

VEHICLE MAKES LOUD TICKING NOISE WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A FULL STOP. VEHICLE ALSO SOUNDS LIKE IT HAS AN EXHAUST LEAK.

Visibility/Wiper
Filed Jan 31, 201781,000 milesNY

HELLO, FIRST OFF, THIS IS NOT A VEHICLE ISSUE OR COMPLAINT. THIS IS AN AFTER MARKET COMPONENT ISSUE REGARDING BOSCH EVOLUTION WIPER BLADES. I PURCHASED BOSCH EVOLUTION ALL SEASON WIPERS FOR MY 2004 ENVOY FROM WOOT.COM AND INSTALLED THEM LAST SUMMER. THEY WORKED FINE UNTIL LAST MONTH WHEN WINTER WEATHER HIT HERE IN NEW YORK STATE. IN COLD WINTER CONDITIONS THREE THINGS HAVE OCCURRED: 1.THE WIPER LATCHES ARE LIFTING UP (RELEASING) ALLOWING THE WIPERS TO NO LONGER BE SECURED TO THE WIPER ARM. MY PASSENGER SIDE WIPER HAS ACTUALLY SEPARATED FROM THE WIPER ARM TWICE SO FAR, AND I HAVE HAD TO PULL OVER TO RETRIEVE THE WIPER FROM THE STREET WHILE AVOIDING TRAFFIC. 2.AND, IN COLD WINTER CONDITIONS THE WIPERS BLADES ARE TAKING A 'SET' THUS SCRAPING THE WINDOW LOUDLY IN ONE DIRECTION INSTEAD OF WIPING THE GLASS IN BOTH DIRECTIONS. 3.ALSO, THE COLD WEATHER IS MAKING THE WIPER BLADES FORM INTO A CURVED SHAPE AWAY FROM THE GLASS, INSTEAD OF BEING FLAT ON THE GLASS. THIS PREVENTS THE WIPER BLADE FROM CONTACTING MOST OF THE WINDSHIELD. I COULD NOT SEE WHERE I WAS GOING BECAUSE THE WIPERS ONLY CLEARED THE WINDOW AT THE TOP AND BOTTOM EDGES BECAUSE ONLY THE ENDS OF THE WIPER BLADE WERE MAKING CONTACT WITH THE WINDSHIELD. I BELIEVE THIS IS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT AND MORE IMPORTANTLY A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. I CONTACTED BOSCH AUTOMOTIVE AND THEY REPLIED THEY ONLY HAVE A 30 DAY WARRANTY ON WIPERS AND I SHOULD CONTACT THE SELLER. BECAUSE OF BOSCH'S I DON'T CARE ATTITUDE I AM CONTACTING THE NATIONAL

Electrical System
Filed Jan 19, 20175,709 milesMS

DASHBOARD AND GAUGES KEPT MALFUNCTION SPEED ODOMETER READING INCORRECT HAD TO REPLACE ALSO REAR DOOR BURNED OUT VERY COSTS VERY HIGH.

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Jan 12, 2017107,300 milesGA

P0455 SES LIGHT ALONG WITH FUEL TANK HARD TO FILL,FUEL BURPING BACK UP FILLER NECK WHEN CAP IS REMOVED FOR FILLING TANK,FUEL AROUND TO OF FILLER TUBE AT GAS CAP BEFORE REMOVAL FOR FILLING,FUEL SPELL WITH FUEL CAP ON,FIRST DAY THE P0455 SES LIGHT CAME ON REPLACE THE FUEL CAP WITH FACTORY AC DELCO REPLACEMENT CAP.

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Dec 21, 2016109,000 milesNJ

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 GMC ENVOY. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, AN ABNORMAL FUEL ODOR WAS PRESENT ON THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS EVIDENCE OF A FUEL LEAK COMING FROM THE FUEL FILLER NECK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 109,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. ..UPDATED 05/05/17 *BF *CN

Air BagsCrash1 injured
Filed Nov 21, 2016117,000 milesOH

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2004 GMC ENVOY. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE CONTACT DROVE THROUGH A RED LIGHT AND WAS IMPACTED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE ON THE DRIVER SIDE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. DUE TO NOT WEARING A SEAT BELT, THE DRIVER WAS EJECTED THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED ROAD RASH AND CUTS THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN IMPOUND LOT AND THEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 117,000.

Complaints 1-50 of 367, newest first, reproduced as filed.

Across model years

Worst on record: 2005
YearComplaintsRecallsFiresDeathsAssessment
200917000Routine
200877040Routine
20072195160Above average
20063529240High concern
20054883142Fatalities reported
2004 — this page3672111Fatalities reported
2003394884Fatalities reported
200248714122Fatalities reported
20015100Routine
200022100Routine
19999100Routine
199819200Routine
19971000Routine
19962000Routine
19951000Routine

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2004 GMC Envoy: questions buyers ask

Is the 2004 GMC Envoy a good car?

It is not among the Envoy years to avoid. Owners filed 367 complaints, against about 367 for a typical Envoy year. The most common complaint is about the electrical system (39%).

What is the most common problem with the 2004 GMC Envoy?

The electrical system: 142 of the 367 complaints (39%) are about it. Owners most often say it burns oil or loses oil pressure (8%), stalls (5%) and turns on the check engine light (4%). The typical report comes at 63,000 miles.

How many recalls does the 2004 GMC Envoy have?

2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA, the most recent filed Feb 26, 2007. The largest, 05V198000, covered 286,478 vehicles. Recall repairs are free at a dealer; whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

At what mileage do 2004 GMC Envoy problems start?

Half of the complaints that record an odometer reading came in before 72,001 miles. For the electrical system the midpoint is 63,000 miles.

Has NHTSA investigated the 2004 GMC Envoy?

Yes, 4 times. The latest, RQ17002 ("Loss of Headlights"), was opened Apr 24, 2017 and closed Mar 29, 2021.

Are there service bulletins for the 2004 GMC Envoy?

The manufacturer filed 722 technical service bulletins and other notices for it with NHTSA, most of them about the engine (135), the electrical system (112) and the transmission (63). They include a service campaign, General Communication, filed Aug 26, 2024. A bulletin is a repair instruction to dealers, not a recall: the fix is usually free only under warranty.

Reading this record

1 death reported in complaints filed with NHTSA.

Complaint counts track how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as they track quality. A common model from 2013 has had a decade to accumulate reports; a rare one from last year has not. The signal worth weighing is in the severity columns, in whether the same component keeps appearing, and in whether the manufacturer eventually opened a recall for it.

Recall repairs are free for as long as the recall stands. Check whether a specific car still has open work at NHTSA's VIN lookup.

Most recent recall on file: Feb 26, 2007. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.