2007 GMC Envoy

Above average

Owners filed 219 complaints about this vehicle with federal regulators, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It has been recalled 5 times.

When it fails
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75,431 milesMedian miles at failure

187 complaints record an odometer reading. Failures cluster around 90,000105,000 miles.

What fails
ComponentReportsCrashesFiresInjuries
Fuel System, Gasoline58
000
Electrical System43
1101
Exterior Lighting40
000
Fuel/Propulsion System11
000
Visibility/Wiper9
030
Air Bags7
503
Visibility › Power Window Devices and Controls6
030
Fuel System, Other5
000
Engine5
000
Visibility4
000

5 safety recalls

Part 573 reports
Visibility › Power Window Devices and Controls15V599000
Filed Sep 24, 20159,932 vehiclesGeneral Motors Llc

Defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Buick Rainier, Chevrolet Trailblazer and GMC Envoy vehicles, and 2006 GMC Envoy XL and Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT vehicles. Fluid may enter into the driver's door master power window switch module, causing corrosion that could result in a short in the circuit board, causing window switches to become inoperative. Previously, the affected vehicles may have had their master power window switch module treated with a protective coating, instead of having it replaced.

Risk. The protective coating may not eliminate the risk that the circuit board could short and result in a fire, even while the vehicle is unattended.

Remedy. GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a new driver's door switch module, free of charge. The recall began on November 2, 2015. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15700.

Exterior Lighting › Headlights15V519000
Filed Aug 14, 2015429,170 vehiclesGeneral Motors Llc

Defect. 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.

Remedy. 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.

Visibility › Power Window Devices and Controls14V404000
Filed Jul 2, 2014184,611 vehiclesGeneral Motors Llc

Defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 SAAB 9-7x; 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT and GMC Envoy XL; and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier and Isuzu Ascender vehicles. Fluid may enter the driver's door master power window switch module, causing corrosion that could result in a short in the circuit board. A short may cause the power door lock and power window switches to function intermittently or become inoperative. The short may also cause overheating, which could melt components of the door module, producing odor, smoke, or a fire.

Risk. A short in the circuit board could lead to a fire, increasing the risk of personal injury. A fire could occur even while the vehicle is not in use. As a precaution, owners are advised to park outside until the remedy has been made.

Remedy. GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the part number on the door module, and install a new door module if necessary, free of charge. Parts for the remedy are not currently available. An interim letter was mailed to owners in August 2014. A second owner letter will be mailed when parts are available. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), 1-800-462-8782 (GMC), 1-800-955-9007 (SAAB), and 1-800-255-6727 (Isuzu). GM's number for this recall is 14309. NOTE: This recall provides a new remedy for all vehicles covered by recall 13V-248. Vehicles whose modules were modified but not replaced as part of the previous recall remedy must have their vehicles remedied again under this campaign.

Visibility › Power Window Devices and Controls13V248000
Filed Jun 13, 2013193,652 vehiclesGeneral Motors Llc

Defect. General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 SAAB 9-7x; 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT and GMC Envoy XL; and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier and Isuzu Ascender vehicles. Fluid may enter the driver's door module, causing corrosion that could result in a short in the circuit board. A short may cause the power door lock and power window switches to function intermittently or become inoperative. The short may also cause overheating, which could melt components of the door module, producing odor, smoke, or a fire.

Risk. A short in the circuit board could lead to a fire, increasing the risk of personal injury. A fire could occur even while the vehicle is not in use. As a precaution, owners are advised to park outside until the remedy has been made.

Remedy. Owners will be contacted and dealers will test the driver's door module. If the module is functioning properly, a protective coating will be applied. If the module is not functioning properly, it will be replaced. These repairs will be done free of charge. GM will notify Buick, Chevrolet, and GMC owners, Isuzu and Saab will contact their respective owners. The recall began on August 2, 2013. Buick owners may contact the owner center at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet owners at 1-866-694-6546, GMC owners at 1-866-996-9463, Isuzu owners at 1-800-255-6727, and Saab owners at 1-800-955-9007. GM's campaign number is 12180. This recall is an expansion of recall 12V-406.

Visibility › Power Window Devices and Controls12V406000
Filed Aug 16, 2012278,174 vehiclesGeneral Motors Llc

Defect. General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT and GMC Envoy XL and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier, SAAB 9-7x, and Isuzu Ascender vehicles, originally sold or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia. Fluid may enter the driver's door module, causing corrosion that could result in a short in the circuit board. A short may cause the power door lock and power window switches to function intermittently or become inoperative. The short may also cause overheating, which could melt components of the door module, producing odor, smoke, or a fire.

Risk. A short in the circuit board could lead to a fire, increasing the risk of personal injury. A fire could occur even while the vehicle is not in use. As a precaution, owners are advised to park outside until the remedy has been made.

Remedy. Parts for this recall are expected to available in March 2013. GM will notify Buick, Chevrolet, and GMC owners when parts are available. Buick owners may contact the owner center at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet owners at 1-866-694-6546, and GMC owners at 1-866-996-9463. Isuzu owners will be notified by Isuzu Motors when parts are available. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-800-255-6727. SAAB owners will be notified by SAAB Cars North America when parts are available and for inquiries, owners may call SAAB customer service at 1-800-955-9007.

What owners reported

Newest filings
Power Train
Filed Aug 31, 2026TN

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 violently. I took the vehicle to Jay's Auto Repair in [XXX] where the owner [XXX] placed the vehicle on a rack and lifted it up to identify the issue. Both rear control arms rusted off of the frame and had completely unattached. While handling this, [XXX] called me over to come look at the undercarriage of the vehicle to advise me that the vehicle's frame is completely rusted out, and is not safe for my [XXX] [XXX], or myself to be driving or riding in. [XXX] then advised me to contact the dealership to at least see if they'd be willing to trade the vehicle in, so I could be paying $500 a month for a drivable, reliable and safe vehicle for my family and I. The dealership gave me 4 or 5 options on just as mechanically unsound vehicles with extremely high mileage, but I'd still have to pay a rollover on my current rusted out frame vehicle because he'd only give me $2500 for it in credit to another vehicle. Once I expressed interest in a Dodge Journey Crossroad they had, the dealership owner [XXX] advised I'd have to put more money down to get a car that good, and reliable if I wanted to trade mine in due to the unsafe frame. Since this discussion, I still have the vehicle in my posses

Electrical SystemFire
Filed May 4, 2026WI

My switch on drivers door started on fire right after I purchased vehicle from third party. There was no warning I just smelled smoke while driving and pulled it out

Engine
Filed Aug 6, 2024NY

While stopped at a light engine turned itself off with every warning light went off. Glad this didn’t happen with I was driving at highway speed as I lost all systems.

Electrical System1 injured
Filed Mar 8, 2024WI

The contact owns a 2007 GMC Envoy. The contact stated that the power switch used to adjust the front driver seat had failed to operate as needed. The contact stated that the power switch had been replaced a total of three times within a two-month time frame. Recently, the power switch had failed for a fourth time and as the contact went to replace the fuse, the fuse box was so hot that it burned the contact's right hand and left a blister. The contact did not seek any medical attention for the injury. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V406000 (Electrical System, Visibility) which was linked to the failure. The dealer nor the manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

Exterior Lighting
Filed Jul 3, 2023PA

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 think it's good business practice to ignore their problem and put customers lives at risk.

Exterior Lighting › Headlights
Filed Sep 8, 2022153,000 milesFL

The contact owns a 2007 GMC Envoy. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH and also at other speeds, the low beam headlights became inoperable. The contact was able to activate the high beam headlights to continue driving. The contact stated that the failure with the low beam headlights was intermittent. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The contact purchased replacement bulbs for the vehicle however, the failure persisted. The contact researched and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V519000 (Exterior Lighting) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 153,000.

Exterior Lighting
Filed Oct 13, 2021145,000 milesMO

The contact owns a 2007 GMC Envoy. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the headlamps became inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated she turned on the hi-beam and was able to continue to drive the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the dealer did not diagnose the vehicle. The dealer advised the contact to bring the vehicle in whenever the failure reoccurred. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring intermittently while driving. The contact contacted a second dealer Poage Chevrolet (851 W Pearce Blvd, Wentzville, MO 63385) who advised the contact that her vehicle could not be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V519000 (Exterior Lighting) since the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 145,000.

Electrical System
Filed Jul 26, 2020160,000 milesMA

THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (DRL) AND THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS DO NOT LIGHT EVEN WHEN THE DASHBOARD LIGHT SWITCH IS PLACED IN THE 'HEADLIGHT' ON POSITION. TROUBLESHOOTING REVEALED THAT THIS FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY THE BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) LOCATED BENEATH THE REAR SEAT. A DIGITAL LOGIC SIGNAL FROM THIS MODULE, BASED ON SENSOR INPUTS FROM THE AMBIENT LIGHT SENSOR, PARKING BRAKE AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS, IS PROVIDED TO THE UNDER-HOOD ELECTRONIC RELAY THAT ACTIVATES THE HEADLIGHTS. THERE ARE THREE POSSIBLE SIGNAL OUTPUTS FROM THE BCM...A LOGIC LOW (LIGHTS OFF), A LOGIC HIGH (LOW BEAMS FULL ON) OR A PULSE WIDTH MODULATED SIGNAL TO CREATE THE DIMMER DRL LOW BEAM INTENSITY. IF THE BCM FAILS, THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS WILL NOT TURN ON. THERE IS NO AFFIRMATIVE INPUT TO THE ELECTRONIC RELAY FROM THE LIGHT SWITCH, NOT ROUTED THROUGH THE BCM, TO ACTIVATE THE LOW BEAM HEADLAMPS. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. WHEN THE BCM FAILS AT NIGHT, THE DRIVER HAS NO LOW BEAM HEADLAMPS. THE ONLY LIGHTS AVAILABLE ARE THE FOG LAMPS OR THE HIGH BEAM LAMPS, BUT ONLY AFTER SETTING THE DASHBOARD LIGHT SWITCH TO THE HEADLAMP POSITION. HEADLAMPS ARE A NECESSITY, NOT A OPTIONAL FEATURE. THEIR OPERATION SHOULD NOT RELY ON AN ELECTRONIC SUB-SYSTEM WHOSE FAILURE MODE PREVENTS THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS FROM WORKING. THIS SYSTEM WAS DESIGNED THE 'EASY' WAY WITHOUT REGARDS TO VEHICLE SAFETY...NAMELY THAT WHEN THE DASHBOARD LIGHT SWITCH IS IN THE ON POSITION, THE HEADLIGHTS ARE ENABLED BY A SIGNAL DIRECTLY FROM THAT SWITCH

Electronic Stability Control (esc)
Filed Jan 20, 2020152,000 milesKY

THE CHECK STABILITRAK LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON CAUSING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON CAUSING ENVOY TO LOOSE POWER. WHILE DRIVING. SECOND ISSUE IS THE DRIVERS DOOR STARTED ACTING UP DIDN'T WANT TO GO UP AND NOW WILL NOT DO ANYTHING CAUSING THE ENTIRE SYSTEM TO NOT LOCK AND WORK THE MIRRORS OR ANYTHING ELECTRICAL FROM THE DOOR PANEL.

Electrical System
Filed Jan 16, 2020175,000 milesMO

I ROLLED MY DRIVER'S WINDOW DOWN THIS MORNING AND TRIED TO ROLL IT BACK UP AND IT ACTED LIKE IT DIDN'T WANT TO GO BACK UP. IT STARTED TO GO UP AND THEN IT STOPPED AFTER A FEW SECONDS AND I TRIED HITTING THE BUTTON AGAIN AND NOTHING HAPPENED. THEN I HIT THE BUTTON AGAIN AND IT STARTED TO GO UP BUT VERY SLOWLY THEN IT STOPPED AGAIN. I DID THIS FOR A BIT UNTIL THE WINDOW WENT ALL THE WAY UP. THIS HAS HAPPENED A COUPLE OTHER TIMES ALSO. TODAY WAS THE 1ST TIME THAT IT REALLY DID NOT WANT TO GO BACK UP. THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED IN A PARKING LOT AT THAT TIME.

Exterior Lighting
Filed Jan 11, 202041,000 milesMI

NO LOW BEAMS OR RUNNING HEADLAMPS

Exterior Lighting
Filed Apr 30, 2019167,000 milesVA

WE HAVE A 2007 GMC ENVOY, INTERMITTENTLY OUR HEADLAMPS AND DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS WOULD CUT OFF AND ON, SOMETIMES WHILE WE HAVE BEEN DRIVING IN THE CITY AND ON THE HIGHWAY AND SOMETIMES RIGHT WHEN WE PUT THE VEHICLE IN DRIVE BEFORE WE MOVE. ABOUT A WEEK AGO THEY CUT OFF AND HAVE NOT EVER CUT BACK ON. WE FOUND ON THE NHTSA WEBSITE THAT THERE HAD BEEN A RECALL FOR THE HEADLAMPS AND DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS ON 2006 - 2007 GMC ENVOYS, THE RECALL IS FOR THE HEADLAMP MODULE. WE CONTACTED OUR LOCAL DEALER ABOUT GETTING THE RECALL REPAIRED BUT WERE TOLD OUR "VIN" WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. WE ALSO CONTACTED GM DIRECTLY AND SPENT OVER AN HOUR ON THE PHONE WITH THEIR CUSTOMER SUPPORT AS WELL AS A SUPERVISOR ONLY TO BE TOLD OVER AND OVER THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO TO HELP. WE TOOK OUR VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR SINCE IT IS ILLEGAL TO DRIVE AT NIGHT WITHOUT HEADLIGHTS, AFTER THEY DIAGNOSED THE ISSUE WITH OUR 2007 GMC ENVOY THEY REPORTED THAT THE PROBLEM WITH OUR 2007 GMC ENVOY IS THE EXACT SAME ISSUE AS THE ONES THAT ARE COVERED IN THE RECALL, THE HEADLAMP MODULE IS BAD! WE ONCE AGAIN CALLED GM, GAVE THEM THE DIAGNOSES BUT ONCE AGAIN THEY SAID THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO! NEEDLESS TO SAY WE ARE BEYOND FRUSTRATED.

Exterior Lighting
Filed Apr 24, 2019FL

HEADLIGHTS HAVE INTERMITTENTLY SHUT OFF WHILE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING

Electrical System
Filed Mar 29, 201998,000 milesOK

DRIVER'S DOOR MASTER POWER WINDOW SWITCH MODULE WAS WORKING INTERMITTENTLY AND NOW IS INOPERABLE CAUSING ME TO BECOME LOCKED OUT OF MY VEHICLE. THERE WAS A SIMILAR RECALL TO THE SAME YEAR ENVOYS IN 2014, BUT WHEN I CHECKED THE VIN MINE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, BUT AM HAVING THE SAME ISSUE

Structure › Body › Door
Filed Mar 8, 201990,000 milesPA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 GMC ENVOY. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE SERVICE STABILITRAK WARNING INDICATOR PERIODICALLY ILLUMINATED. ALSO, THE STABILITRAK ACTIVE INDICATOR PERIODICALLY ILLUMINATED, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL. WHEN THE CONTACT RELEASED AND RE-APPLIED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE STABILITRAK DEACTIVATED AND THE VEHICLE FUNCTIONED NORMALLY. OCCASIONALLY, WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE BRAKE PEDAL VIBRATED VIOLENTLY AND THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO STOP. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FORWARD. FURTHERMORE, THE DRIVER'S SEAT WAS UNABLE TO MOVE FORWARD. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ADJUST THE SEAT MANUALLY OR WITH THE POWER POSITION ADJUSTER, THE SEAT FAILED TO ADJUST UNTIL AFTER A PERIOD OF TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BOWSER BUICK GMC (1001 CLAIRTON BLVD, PLEASANT HILLS, PA 15236, (412) 346-7929) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE DRIVER'S DOOR MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.

Electrical System
Filed Jan 29, 201912,000 milesCA

HEADLAMPS TURN OFF WIN DRIVING IT HAS DONE THIS IN THE CITY AND ON THE HIGHWAY I HAVE TO PULL OVER AND TURN THE KEY OFF AND WIN I RESTART IT ITS FINE. THIS OCCURRED SUDDENLY AND INTERMITTENTLY STILL NOT DETERMINED WHY. I DID FIND A RECALL ON THESE VEHICLES BUT MY VIN IS NOT LISTED THIS IS NOT SAFE AND GM SHOULD PAY FORE IT NOT ME THANK YOU. 2007 GMC ENVOY

Exterior Lighting
Filed Jan 17, 2019150,000 milesFL

WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT WITH LIGHTS ON LOW BEAMS, THE HEADLIGHTS WILL GO OUT AND ONLY THE HIGH BEAMS WORK. THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, ON BOTH RURAL AND CITY HIGHWAYS. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR 6 PLUS MONTHS. MOST RECENTLY, LAST NIGHT.

Visibility/Wiper
Filed Dec 4, 2018WA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 GMC ENVOY. AFTER REFUELING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT DROVE OFF AND THE REAR WINDOW SHATTERED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER, RECEIVED A CASE NUMBER, AND FILED A POLICE REPORT. THE VEHICLE WAS DROPPED OFF AT THE DEALER (BECKER BUICK GMC, INC., 636 E SPRAGUE AVE, SPOKANE, WA 99202, (509) 455-3550) AND THE CONTACT WAS WAITING TO HEAR BACK FROM THEM WITHIN THREE DAYS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

Exterior Lighting
Filed Nov 22, 20183 milesFL

REGULAR HEADLIGHTS GO OFF AND NEED TO USE BRIGHTS TO DRIVE AT NIGHT

Electronic Stability Control (esc)
Filed Nov 18, 2018OH

TAKARA RECALL, ON TOP OF THE COMPLAINTS AVAILABLE TO PICK FROM MY POWER STEERING SYSTEM HAS JUST NOW STARTED LEAKING CONSISTENTLY, I TAKE IT INTO THE SHOP AND THEY CANNOT FIND ANYTHING. THEY JUST WANT TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE SYSTEM. I HAVE TO REFILL EVERY 2 WEEKS AT LEAST.

20 of 219 complaints, reproduced as filed.

Across model years

Worst on record: 2005
YearComplaintsRecallsFiresDeathsAssessment
200917000Routine
200877040Routine
2007 — this page2195160Above average
20063529240High concern
20054883142Fatalities reported
20043672111Fatalities reported
2003393884Fatalities reported
200248714122Fatalities reported
20015100Routine
200022100Routine
19999100Routine
199819200Routine
19971000Routine
19962000Routine
19951000Routine

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Reading this record

Complaint volume is well above typical for a single model year.

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: Sep 24, 2015. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.