Major Problems with 2004 GMC Envoy Derived from Complaints & Recalls


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Worst 3 complaints of 2004 GMC Envoy

2004 GMC Envoy AIR BAGS Victims: 3 Mileage: 60000 miles

2004 GMC Envoy RECLINER Victims: 3

2004 GMC Envoy SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Victims: 3

Browse 2004 GMC Envoy complaints by category

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

Problem Category Number of Problems
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
while driving at any speed check engine light appeared on the dashboard and remaineded on. vehicle was taken to the...
89
~ 55070 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
i purchased a 2004 gmc envoy with approximately 50000 miles on it in may of 2006. about 4 months later...
66
~ 52387 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
tl* the contact owns a 2004 gmc envoy. the contact stated that there was an overpowering gasoline fuel smell outside...
37
~ 152320 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
i have been experiencing headlights interior lights lighting in the dash and other lighting flicker while driving. it appears to...
25
~ 71405 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
i bought my gmc envoy in january 2004 for approx. $42 000. this car has everything. after about 2 months...
22
~ 79276 miles
AIR BAGS
my gmc envoy is not a year old....bought may 2004. and sometimes the brakes do not work. as i am...
19
~ 83083 miles
ENGINE
engine stalls when you slow down and the air conditioner or widow defogger is on . i have also had...
14
~ 98857 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
dt*: the contact stated while exiting the off-ramp of the highway at 20-25mph the check engine and reduced power light...
13
~ 74611 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
all electrical power all gauges locks radio goes on and off locks unlock and lock all information panel lights up
10
~ 143247 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE
engine stalls when you slow down and the air conditioner or widow defogger is on . i have also had...
10
~ 120947 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS
dt: consumer states that she was in a head on collision on july 8 2005 and the air bags did...
9
~ 44788 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
headlights did not work just fog and high beams took to dealer to fix spent $500.00 and after i picked...
7
~ 35096 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
first of all my odometer gauge stopped operating. it remained on zero miles while i was driving the vehicle since...
7
~ 45921 miles
SERVICE BRAKES
i have owned a gmc all my adult life. this envoy has been nothing but problems ....now the gauges seem...
6
~ 63401 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER
tl* the contact owns a 2004 gmc envoy ex. the contact stated that while driving approximate 25 mph the windshield...
6
~ 94178 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN
1. engine will shut off when making a hard turn: after stopped at a stop sign i was trying to...
6
~ 38806 miles
EQUIPMENT
first of all my odometer gauge stopped operating. it remained on zero miles while i was driving the vehicle since...
5
~ 15696 miles
VISIBILITY
i have 2004 envoy have had problems with alternator. started about 6 months after i bought the envoy had i...
5
~ 81600 miles
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS
driver's side seat belt retractor failed. the seat belt was replaced. however the part continued to fail. *ak...
5
~ 1240 miles
SEATS
going down the road to work my airbag light comes on and wont go off and now i cant get...
4
~ 154584 miles
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY
last evening our family loaded into the envoy and my son opened the hatch halfway and realized he forgot something...
4
~ 129252 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
i bought my gmc envoy in january 2004 for approx. $42 000. this car has everything. after about 2 months...
4
~ 15250 miles
STEERING
i purchased a new 2004 envoy xuv in 7/2004. after about 3 months of ownership the steering wheel started to...
4
~ 72500 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
i own a 2004 gmc envoy just purchased in january.i feel very unsafe driving it for when i try to...
4
~ 15000 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
consumer stated incoming air pressure and noise were hurting his and his family ears. the noises were unbearable. also the...
4
~ 41663 miles
TIRES
while driving at 65 mph right rear tire blew out. the driver was able to pull over and change the
4
~ 37613 miles
POWER TRAIN
vehicle is stuck in park on the dash board it show the vehicle in reverse. instrument cluster is not working...
3
~ 109808 miles
SEAT BELTS
tl*the contact owns a 2004 gmc envoy. while driving 35 mph the contact rear ended another vehicle. his vehicle was...
3
~ 52000 miles
FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
rpm gauge shows i am at 7000 rpm when stopped at idle. while driving the gauge moves backwards to a...
3
~ 36667 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
when contact comes to a yield sign transmission jerks before going into gear. later he was told this was a...
3
~ 29633 miles
FAN > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2004 gmc envoy developed the following problems: vehicle stalled turn signals stopped working blower fan stopped working and the srs...
3
~ 26417 miles
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
the vehicle would not start due to an open ignition switch. *bp the vehicle continued to have the same issue
3
~ 26637 miles
WHEELS
my 18 year old daughter was driving on the pa turnpike around 12 am on oct. 5 2015. she was...
2
~ 107500 miles
SUSPENSION
tl* the contact owns a 2004 gmc envoy. the contact stated that after parking the vehicle rear suspension dropped. the...
2
~ 35500 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
one rear door swung open while pulling out of a parking lot with my daughter in the backseat (thank goodness...
2
~ 90841 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
investigated check engine light. secondary air injection pump failure for emissions. *tr...
2
~ 98000 miles
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT
2004 gmc envoy xuv faulty speedometer the speedometer reads false reading traveling on highway doing what i thought was 55
2
~ 66000 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
on-going issues with my 2004 gmc envoy since purchase. leave home travel to destination usually a short distance when trying...
2
~ 100154 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
right after purchasing. engine light has been on. purchased in june/2006 with 40 000miles. 1yr after the rpm gauge quit...
2
~ 50563 miles
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN
tl* the contact owns a 2004 gmc envoy. while driving 55 mph the driver heard a loud noise in the...
2
~ 63646 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
gasoline smelled/leak. replaced gas tank. *ak...
2
~ 23700 miles
INTERIOR LIGHTING
i have been experiencing headlights interior lights lighting in the dash and other lighting flicker while driving. it appears to...
2
~ 16000 miles
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING
dt: the consumer complained about a power steering problems. there was a constant squeak in the steering even while...
2
~ 26288 miles
FLASHER UNIT > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
when right directional signal was actuated intermittently would also activate hazard (4-way) flashers. dealer replaced flasher module (ref tsb 30842014)
2
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
i own a 2004 envoy. i had taken the vehicle in for service previously for electrical issues. the headlight and...
2
~ 21500 miles
HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE
tl* the contact owns a 2004 gmc envoy. the contact stated that the rear hatch opens by itself without warning....
2
~ 81000 miles
CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN
2004 gmc envoy developed the following problems: vehicle stalled turn signals stopped working blower fan stopped working and the srs...
2
STRUCTURE
when it rained the consumer noticed it leaked into the vehicle. the consumer made contact with the dealer on five...
2
~ 32500 miles
TAILGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE
tl* the contact owns a 2004 gmc envoy. while the vehicle was parked the tailgate latch and motor failed. an...
1
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
tl* the contact owns a 2004 gmc envoy. while the vehicle was stationary the exhaust manifold fractured and the heat...
1
~ 136000 miles
LATCH > TAILGATE > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
tl* the contact owns a 2004 gmc envoy. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked the rear hatch...
1
~ 142000 miles
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE
we purchased this vehicle brand new we have always highly maintained this vehicle. we have a washed it weekly at...
1
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
cluster want power up properly at start up. warning lights give false information. and now radio sometimes want play correctly....
1
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > TAILGATE > BODY
tailgate latches on 2004 gmc envoy xuv keep breaking repeatedly. unable to open rear of vehicle. parts have been replaced...
1
WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES > FRONT > SEAT BELTS
tl* the contact owns a 2004 gmc envoy slt. the contact stated that the passenger air bag and seat belt...
1
~ 45000 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
tl* the contact owns a 2004 gmc envoy. when driving the vehicle at any speed the contact noticed an overpowering...
1
~ 124000 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT
i purchased a used 2004 gmc envoy slt with an extended warranty from grand prix auto group hicksville ny in...
1
~ 43000 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES
the outer side of the side wall blew completely out. no tire damage. side wall blew out all the way
1
~ 50450 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT
air conditioner fan stopped. *tr...
1
~ 60000 miles
MID/REAR ASSEMBLY > SEATS
tl*the contact owns a 2004 gmc envoy. the contact stated that the second row seats do not provide adequate room...
1
~ 65128 miles
TRAILER HITCHES
2004 gmc envoy unsafe hitch. consumer states that clip is supposed to hold the hitch pin in place is so...
1
FILLER PIPE AND CAP > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE
i own a 2004 gmc envoy with approximately 85 000 "highway" miles. my check engine light came on a few...
1
~ 75000 miles
FRONT > SEAT BELTS
in route to work driving my 2004 gmc envoy i was involved in what i would considered a head on...
1
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
the blower motor on our 2004 gmc envoy quit working and upon taking it to the dealer to repair the...
1
FAN/MOTOR > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY
the blower motor on our 2004 gmc envoy quit working and upon taking it to the dealer to repair the...
1
TAIL LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
tail light malfunction. during normal operation of the vehicle the taillight will go out. the bulb has been checked along...
1
~ 38000 miles
ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
headlights interior lights all lights on vehicle flicker while driving on the highway. the vehicle does this when there is...
1
~ 1500 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION
dt: the consumer complained about a power steering problems. there was a constant squeak in the steering even while...
1
~ 125 miles
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN
dt: the contact stated the service brake light illuminated in the dashboard. while driving the vehicle and pressing on the...
1
~ 9430 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
dt: contact stated the accelerator pedal had to be replaced. while accelerating to make a left-hand turn the accelerator would...
1
~ 13000 miles
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT
i've had problem with the electrical system. when i try to play the cd player it says check disc sometimes...
1
~ 20000 miles
RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS
i was a front seat passenger in a 2004 envoy when we were rear ended by a semi truck. the...
1
BUMPERS > BODY > STRUCTURE
while driving at night the fog lights failed to adjust properly. consumer noticed that while the vehicle was parked bumper...
1
FOG LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
while driving at night the fog lights failed to adjust properly. consumer noticed that while the vehicle was parked bumper...
1
SWITCH/WIRING > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY
turn signal failed and would freeze or would activate the 4-way hazard lights. the dealership replaceed the relay switch. approximately...
1
~ 10004 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1. engine will shut off when making a hard turn: after stopped at a stop sign i was trying to...
1
~ 2000 miles
LOWER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT
my 2004 gmc envoy slid into a curb and rolled on its side. i believe that the accident was caused...
1
~ 20000 miles
UPPER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT
my 2004 gmc envoy slid into a curb and rolled on its side. i believe that the accident was caused...
1
~ 20000 miles
REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY
i experience ear pain if i drive while all windows are down. (particularly the back windows). y rear windshield wiper
1
~ 12000 miles
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
i purchased a 20054 gmc envoy in february and we took our first long distance trip this summer. at interstate...
1
~ 6000 miles
TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
at random times when using the left turn signal the hazard lights will come on instead of the turn signal...
1
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY
when it rained the consumer noticed it leaked into the vehicle. the consumer made contact with the dealer on five...
1
TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) > POWER TRAIN
service 4wd light came one with 2500 miles on new 2004 gmc envoy. replaced actuator then a control module on
1
~ 1700 miles
INTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY
2004 gmc envoy safety issue with the interior rear view mirror. consumer states that the plastic ring that holds the...
1

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