GMC Envoy XL recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 8 recalls and 594 owner complaints for the GMC Envoy XL (model years 2002–2004, 2006). The most reported problem area is electrical system (170 complaints), followed by fuel system, gasoline (142 complaints). The 2006 model year has the most recalls (5).
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2003 (228), 2004 (187) and 2006 (109). Among model years at least two years old, the 2002 has the fewest complaints on file (70).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all GMC Envoy XL model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 170 | 4 of 4 | |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 142 | 4 of 4 | |
| Power train | 54 | 4 of 4 | |
| Visibility | 47 | 4 of 4 | |
| Exterior lighting | 42 | 4 of 4 |
All 8 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15V599000 | Sep 24, 2015 | Visibility: power window devices and controls | 2006 | 9,932 |
| 15V519000 | Aug 14, 2015 | Exterior lighting: headlights | 2006 | 429,170 |
| 14V404000 | Jul 2, 2014 | Visibility: power window devices and controls | 2006 | 184,611 |
| 13V248000 | Jun 13, 2013 | Visibility: power window devices and controls | 2006 | 193,652 |
| 05V494000 | Oct 27, 2005 | Latches/locks/linkages: doors, latch | 2002–2003 | 98,007 |
| 05V455000 | Oct 5, 2005 | Steering: hydraulic power assist, hose, piping, and connections | 2006 | 123,592 |
| 04V527000 | Nov 1, 2004 | Exterior lighting: brake lights | 2002–2004 | 871,473 |
| 04V046000 | Feb 4, 2004 | Visibility: windshield wiper/washer | 2002–2003 | 581,394 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 22 complaints and a fire in 14 complaints; 40 people injured and 1 death are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.