GMC Envoy recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 26 recalls and 2,406 owner complaints for the GMC Envoy (model years 2000–2009). The most reported problem area is electrical system (663 complaints), followed by fuel system, gasoline (479 complaints). The 2002 model year has the most recalls (13).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 0 | 77 | 5 | 4 | |
| 2007 | 5 | 219 | 7 | 16 | |
| 2006 | 8 | 352 | 6 | 24 | |
| 2005 | 2 | 488 | 27 | 14 | |
| 2004 | 1 | 367 | 25 | 11 | |
| 2003 | 7 | 394 | 42 | 8 | |
| 2002 | 13 | 487 | 42 | 12 | |
| 2001 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2000 | 1 | 22 | 0 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2005 (488), 2002 (487) and 2003 (394). Among model years at least two years old, the 2001 has the fewest complaints on file (5).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all GMC Envoy model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 663 | 8 of 10 | |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 479 | 7 of 10 | |
| Exterior lighting | 259 | 8 of 10 | |
| Power train | 180 | 8 of 10 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 169 | 6 of 10 |
Latest 8 of 26 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15V599000 | Sep 24, 2015 | Visibility: power window devices and controls | 2006–2007 | 9,932 |
| 15V519000 | Aug 14, 2015 | Exterior lighting: headlights | 2006–2007 | 429,170 |
| 14V404000 | Jul 2, 2014 | Visibility: power window devices and controls | 2006–2007 | 184,611 |
| 13V248000 | Jun 13, 2013 | Visibility: power window devices and controls | 2006–2007 | 193,652 |
| 12V406000 | Aug 16, 2012 | Visibility: power window devices and controls | 2006–2007 | 278,174 |
| 06V417000 | Oct 31, 2006 | Air bags: frontal | 2005–2006 | 794 |
| 05V552000 | Dec 7, 2005 | Equipment: other, labels | 2006 | 32,068 |
| 05V455000 | Oct 5, 2005 | Steering: hydraulic power assist, hose, piping, and connections | 2006 | 123,592 |
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 154 complaints and a fire in 89 complaints; 164 people injured and 9 deaths 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.