Major Problems with GMC Envoy XUV Derived from Complaints & Recalls

Learn about the common problems with a used GMC Envoy XUV to avoid purchasing a bad year of the model.

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Best and Worst Years for GMC Envoy XUV

Explore the chart showing how many complaints have been filed for each year of GMC Envoy XUV.

Model Year	Complaints
2005 Envoy XUV	23
2004 Envoy XUV	150

Worst 3 GMC Envoy XUV complaints

2004 GMC Envoy XUV ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Victims: 1

2004 GMC Envoy XUV AIR BAGS Victims: 1

2004 GMC Envoy XUV LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES Victims: 1 Mileage: 22500 miles

Browse GMC Envoy XUV complaints by category

Problems with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL, FUEL SYSTEM and GASOLINE are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from GMC Envoy XUV owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the speedometer in my 2005 gmc envoy is malfunctioning. it registers 120 mph or is off the chart. at rest	50 ~ 59350 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM driving on interstate 91 south glanced down to see my speedometer indicated i was traveling 75 miles perhour let off...	35 ~ 46167 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE for the past few months when i turn on my truck the airbag light turns on and stays on for...	24 ~ 69303 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM after filling up with gas and then proceeding to start the engine the fuel gauge indicates a false reading of	9 ~ 108494 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES vehicle: 2005 gmc envoy xuv issue: rear door latches failed due to excessive rust build up. problem is exactly like	9 ~ 44180 miles
AIR BAGS vehicle: n04 gmc envoy vin: [xxx] the above vehicle was purchased 12/31/04 and was totaled 5/05. my son was driving...	9 ~ 74825 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 2004 gmc envoy speedometer slows down to zero at highway speeds. *jb...	8 ~ 71073 miles
ENGINE exhaust manifold cracked. gm has a special extended warrenty on model years 2008-2009 only. yet they are the same manifold...	5 ~ 94370 miles
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc envoy. the contact stated that the front passenger side window failed. the contact...	5 ~ 47918 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING my speedometer has stopped working. the gas gauge says empty when i have just fueled the car to full. the...	5 ~ 103653 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY both of my windows which slide down with the push of a button do not work! they have both busted....	5 ~ 51757 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER purchased the 2005 gmc envoy xuv used in 2009 with 41000 miles. within 3 months the envoy started having rear...	5 ~ 61425 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE one incident where the door malfunctioned in a position where the door came completely off three of the latches and...	4 ~ 41500 miles
VISIBILITY about a year ago my back window would sometimes just go down. after about a month the window motor started...	4 ~ 55938 miles
SUSPENSION fuel gauge stopped working and the front end sounds like its loose. i have a five year old and can	3 ~ 70000 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING exhaust manifold on envoy 2005 4.2 engine. crack in the manifold this is a serious issue and seems to be	3 ~ 79137 miles
TAILGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE 2006 gmc xuv has a tailgate problem with not opening with electric opener. when this happens there is no emergency...	3 ~ 41667 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN purchased the 2005 gmc envoy xuv used in 2009 with 41000 miles. within 3 months the envoy started having rear...	3 ~ 59262 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER i purchased a new 2004 envoy xuv from rally gmc in palmdale ca (purchased in january 2004). at about 74000...	3 ~ 56250 miles
POWER TRAIN shifter cable bushing became disengaged from the transmission. shifter lever floated freely through gears. when engine stopped it would not...	2 ~ 91070 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i have a 2004 suv xlt. i bought my car with 400 miles on it. i had the gas tank...	2 ~ 42850 miles
EQUIPMENT for the past few months when i turn on my truck the airbag light turns on and stays on for...	2 ~ 62000 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS for the past few months when i turn on my truck the airbag light turns on and stays on for...	2 ~ 26000 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > TAILGATE > BODY dt: the tailgate interlock failed. the tailgate could have fallen off. it was dangling on 1 hinge. ak sb *ak...	2 ~ 8500 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2004 gmc enclave xuv. the contact stated that while driving about 55 mph the...	1 ~ 186000 miles
HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2004 gmc envoy xuv. while attempting to utilize the liftgate it failed to operate. the...	1
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL i was driving down the road from work all of a sudden my radio starts going up /down by itself...	1 ~ 168440 miles
SEATS on june 8 2013 both the driver and passenger seat power adjustments ceased to operate or respond in any way....	1 ~ 102000 miles
PUMP > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING tl*the contact owns a 2004 gmc envoy xuv. while driving 35 mph the power steering pump failed causing the vehicle...	1 ~ 80900 miles
REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY i purchased a 2004 gmc envoy xuv and have several significant problems with this vehicle. after researching it seem others...	1 ~ 45700 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i have a 2004 envoy xuv with a cracked exhaust manifold. my mechanic said he has seen a lot...	1 ~ 78000 miles
INTERIOR LIGHTING my speedometer has stopped working. the gas gauge says empty when i have just fueled the car to full. the...	1 ~ 90000 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN the gears in the front differential got damaged at 41 000 miles. had to replace the gears. *tr...	1 ~ 41000 miles
STEERING bought new and loved the ride.list price was over $42 000. well maintained. 1st lost speedometer and other gauges. replaced...	1 ~ 36350 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM gmc dealer service tech found the wire to rear defroster corroded and broken. repaired wiring. *tr...	1 ~ 53500 miles
REAR WINDOW > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY gmc dealer service tech found the wire to rear defroster corroded and broken. repaired wiring. *tr...	1 ~ 53500 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl*the contact owns a 2004 gmc envoy xuv. on september 3 2007 the check engine light illuminated and the contact...	1 ~ 45100 miles
MOUNTING > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE tl* the contact owns a 2004 gmc envoy. the vehicle was purchased on september 29 2004 and the mileage was...	1 ~ 38200 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC my 2004 gmc envoy xuv had at least 12 failures to stop. this issue began occurring as soon as i...	1 ~ 700 miles
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY closed rear door on back of 2004 gmc envoy xuv and then started to drive the car. put on the	1 ~ 21890 miles
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS 2004 envoy driver side seat belt will not release. *ts the consumer had great difficulty trying to get the seat	1
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM we bought new a 2004 gmc xuv. from the beginning we had problems with the ignition switch. the car would...	1 ~ 20000 miles
CARRIER/RACK > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT the consumers roof rack on the vehicle blew off while driving. the roof rack was hanging on the vehicle the...	1 ~ 3800 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC vehicle: n04 gmc envoy vin: [xxx] the above vehicle was purchased 12/31/04 and was totaled 5/05. my son was driving...	1
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT what is happening to claim 10134972? *jb...	1
FRONT > SUSPENSION dt: the contact owns a 2004 gmc envoy. the contact states that the dealership had to replace the front sway...	1 ~ 24712 miles
AUTOMATIC (ASC) > ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL i purchased a "new" 2004 gmc envoy the vehicle is approximateyl 11/2 to 21/2 inches higher on th left side....	1
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES i washed my envoy at a car wash by hand i wanted to see if the sells man was right...	1 ~ 500 miles
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY on 3 separate occasions sun roof stuck in an open position. dealership replaced the sun roof motor. this provided a...	1 ~ 6000 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING my envoy xuv (8cyl) has engine trouble which gmc says is normal. it occasionally has extremely rough idle more times...	1 ~ 40 miles

FAQ

What year GMC Envoy XUV is the most reliable?

Speaking of the models produced in the last 2 years, GMC Envoy XUV models of 2005, 2004 year of manufacture have had the least number of complaints.

What year was a bad year for GMC Envoy XUV?

GMC Envoy XUV models of 2004 and 2005 are probably the years to be avoided like the plague due to a higher than an average number of issues reported.

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