GMC Envoy Complaints (2004)

718 consumer complaints on file.

#11705548December 17, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2004 GMC Envoy. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and unoccupied, the contact noticed that the front passenger's door was on fire. The contact stated that he arrived home just in time and noticed the fire. The contact stated that, because it was raining, the contact's wife had powered the window up; however, the contact noticed that the window was down when the fire occurred. In addition, the contact stated that the fire was blazing, and after the fire was extinguished, the smoke was still visible. The contact extinguished the fire. The contact disconnected the battery. In addition, the contact stated that it could have been a huge fire because the fuel tank had just been refilled prior to the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 133,295.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11609248August 18, 2024
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
fraudulent emissions certificate fraudulent mileage fraudulent vin EMISSIONS CERTIFICATE matching an out of state TEXAS vin [XXX] CALIFORNIA [XXX] . FRAUDULENT DEALER SALE. FRAUDULENT DMV CALIFORNIA REGISTRATION AND TITLE TRANSFER. LIQUIDS GASES ODORS FUMES EMITTING FROM VEHICLE [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] HAVE ILLLEGAL TRANSFER OF TITLE TO MYSELF FROM DEALER AND ILLEGAL TRANSFER OF FRAUDED REGISTRATION FROM DEALER. AND BELIEVE VIN IS NOT ACCURATE ACCORDING TO VEHICLE NOR BARCODE OR OTHER COMPONENTS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11535000July 28, 2023
ENGINE
The contact owned a 2004 GMC Envoy. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was shaking and made an abnormal rattling sound before the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The vehicle was restarted and driven to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11517086April 14, 2023
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2004 GMC Envoy XL. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the vehicle stalled. Additionally, the vehicle failed to restart, with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and suggested that the vehicle be inspected by a local dealer. The failure mileage was unknown.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11478324August 9, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Headlight's,taillight's,turn signals stop working whenever they want.It's pretty scary to lose your headlight's when your driving at night.There's nothing i can do about it,except to sit wherever it happend and wait for them to come back on.My wife was following me one day and told me my brakelight's and turn signal stopped working and started to work again,she said this happened a couple time's at the same red light.There a couple of thing's (electrical)inside the vehicle that don't work anymore but i really dont care about them.To get the odometer to work i have to knock pretty hard on the plastic cover that cover's the instrument cluster,sometimes it stay's on,most of the time it wont stay on.The DIC (driver control center) doesn't work anymore.I cant even get to it.The speakers on the left side of the vehicle dont work anymore.I thought i would tell you about the inside also because it could be part of the problem.All of this happened when i was driving home from my daughter's two night's ago.I bought this vehicle about three or four's year's ago,and i had no problem's with it untill the other night.The person i bought it from is a good friend of mine.He said he never had a problem with it,plus i have been in this vehicle countless times,that's why i bought it. Thank you.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11444168December 17, 2021
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
The contact owns a 2004 GMC Envoy. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would independently accelerate without warning. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was not diagnosed but continued to experience the failure. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and informed the contact that they were unable to assist. The failure mileage was approximately 135,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11378518December 8, 2020
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 GMC ENVOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH HE HAD THE SWERVE TO AVOID A HEADON COLLISION FROM A VEHICLE THAT WAS IN HIS LANE. THE VEHICLE WENT OFF THE ROAD AND CRASHED INTO A CONCRETE BARRIER.THE CONTACT HAD A FRACTURED STERNUM AND A BRUISED RIGHT ANKLE, KNEE AND ELBOW. THE CONTACT VISITED THE EMERGENCY ROOM ON HIS OWN WITHOUT BEING TRANSPORTED BY AN AMBULANCE.THE CONTACT STATED THAT NONE OF THE AIR BAGS IN THE FRONT DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY AND TOWED FROM THE CRASH SITE. THE ENTIRE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WAS SMASHED IN INCLUDING THE FRAME. THE BACK AXEL DROPPED AFTER THE COLLISION AND BOTH RIMS ON THE BACK TIRES WERE SHATTERED. THE FRONT RIMS WERE ALSO CRACKED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN CONTACTED YET. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 180,000.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11366788October 28, 2020
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
I WAS DRIVING IN THE CITY AT NIGHT TIME AND MY LOW BEAM LIGHTS QUIT WORKING. I DID NOT NOTICE IT RIGHT AWAY BECAUSE OF THE STREET LIGHTS. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT AND PUT MY HUSBAND, DAUGHTER AND MYSELF AT RISK.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11323942May 9, 2020
AIR BAGS
REAR AIR COMPRESSOR BAGS ARE FAULTY....FROM WHAT I UNDERSTAND THIS IS HAPPENING TO MANY GMC ENVOYS AND NEED TO BE RECALLED!!! *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11311534February 25, 2020
SERVICE BRAKES, ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I JUST HAD MY BRAKES SERVICED AND MY BUSHINGS CHANGED, BUT MY ABS LIGHT STILL COMES ON. ALSO WHEN I GO TO BRAKE THE CAR STARTS TO SHAKE AND I'M GOING THE SPEED LIMIT. THE ENGINE HAS A ROUGH IDLE, AND SHUTS OFF WHEN AT A COMPLETE STOP AND WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. I'VE HAD MANY THINGS REPLACED ON THE VEHICLE, SUCH AS PURGE VALVE, GAS CAP. CHARCOAL CANISTER AND FUEL TANK. IN THE ENGINE THE SPARK PLUGS WERE CHANGED AS WELL AS THE COIL PACKS AND THE FUEL INJECTORS. ALONG WITH THE CAMSHAFT SENSOR. STILL GETTING P0455 AND PO0014. WON'T PASS SMOG CAN'T REGISTER VEHICLE, BUT MY ONLY MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION. 2004 GMC ENVOY XUV SLT 4DR 2WD
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11290211December 19, 2019
SEATS
THE PASSENGER SEAT SPONTANEOUSLY COMBUSTED DUE TO A SHORT IN THE ELECTRIC SEAT MOTOR CAUSING THE ENTIRE VEHICLE INTERIOR TO BURN. THE CAR IS TOTALED.THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11288638December 12, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SEATS, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FRONT PASSENGER SEAT CAUGHT ON FIRE FROM THE SEAT HEATER. THE VEHICLE PARKED AND TURNED OFF. IT WAS PARKED IN A HIGH SCHOOL PARKING LOT WHILE MY DAUGHTER WAS IN SCHOOL. WE CONTACTED GMC, BUT THEY SAID IT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. THERE WAS SOMETHING THAT WENT WRONG FOR IT TO JUST CATCH FIRE. CAN YOU HELP US IN ANYWAY AT ALL.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11287526December 6, 2019
SEATS
BOTTOM DRIVER SIDE SEAT WARMER CAUGHT SEAT ON FIRE. MELTED A HOLE IN THE SEAT SURFACE, BLISTERED WIFE'S LEG. THIS HAPPENED DURING HER MORNING COMMUTE TO WORK ON CITY SURFACE STREETS
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11281795November 22, 2019
WHEELS
SPARE TIRE RELEASE MECHANISM DYSFUNCTIONAL. I WAS UNABLE TO CHANGE TO CHANGE A FLAT WHILE ON THE SIDE OF A VERY BUSY HIGHWAY. HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A AUTOMOTIVE TIRE AND REPAIR BUSINESS, AND THEY COULD NOT REMOVE THE SPARE EITHER. I SEARCHED ONLINE AND THERE ARE A NUMBER OF SIMILAR REPORTS/COMPLAINTS CONCERNING GMC TRUCKS AND SUVS, AT LEAST 2002-2012 MODELS. MINE IS A 2004 ENVOY. E.G. HTTP://WWW.CARPROBLEMZOO.COM/GMC/ENVOY/SPARE-TIRE-PROBLEMS.PHP THIS DESIGN FAILURE COULD LEAD TO SIGNIFICANT INJURY OR ADVERSE HEALTH IMPACTS (EXPOSURE, HYPOTHERMIA, ETC.) ESPECIALLY TO ELDERLY OR INABILITY TO CHANGE A FLAT WHILE IN REMOTE TERRAIN, OR AREAS WITHOUT CELL PHONE SERVICE. THERE IS NO SAFETY RELEASE BACKUP THAT WOULD ALSO BYPASSING THE DEFECTIVE TIRE RELEASE MECHANISM.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11281475November 21, 2019
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THE TRANSMISSION STARTED TO SLIP, NOTICED IT STARTING TO HAVE ISSUES GETTING UP TO PROPER SPEED WITHOUT SLIPPING AND TRYING TO STALL, AND WAS TOLD BY PREVIOUS OWNER WHOM I'M PURCHASING IT FROM THAT THERE IS A POSSIBLE ISSUE WITH THE TRANSFER CASE AS WELL, AS IT ENGAGES IT'S 4 WHEEL DRIVE WITHOUT ME TOUCHING IT, TRIED TO SERVICE THE TRANSMISSION AND PUT FRESH FLUID AND A NEW FILTER IN TO SEE IF IT WOULD HELP AND NOW IT CAN ONLY GO AS FAST AS 40 TO 55 BEFORE IT STARTS TO SLIP PRETTY BAD. I HAVE A BABY ON THE WAY DUE IN THE NEXT COUPLE WEEKS AND WITH IT SLIPPING AND DROPPING SPEED IT CAN CAUSE ME TO END UP GETTING HIT AND I DON'T WANT TO PUT MINE, MY CHILD, OR ANY OF MY OTHER PASSENGERS IN DANGER.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11266637October 6, 2019
AIR BAGS
WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND THE REPAIR SAFETY AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND IS STILL ON
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11265946October 3, 2019
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT BOTH LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS GO OUT COMPLETELY WITHOUT WARNING. VEHICLE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED AND HAS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING IN CITY AS WELL. HIGHBEAM HEADLIGHTS WORK WHEN SWITCHED ON AFTER LOW BEAM STOP WORKING. CANNOT LEAGALLY DRIVE WITH HIGHBEAMS ON ALWAYS. MY ENVOY IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION AND IS DEALER SERVICED EVEN THOUGH IT HAS HIGH MILEAGE. THERE WAS A RECALL FOR 2006 AND UP FOR THIS TYPE ISSUE, WHY WAS THE 2004 MODEL YEAR NOT LOOKED AT? THERE ARE OTHERS THAT HAVE HAD THE SAME ISSUE WITH LOWBEAM HEADLIGHTS. FUSEBOX UNDERHOOD IS LABELED TO CONFUSE OWNER AND RELAYS NOT DESCRIBED WELL IN OWNERS MANUAL. THERE IS NO RELAY LISTED FOR LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS. HEADLIGHT DRIVER MODULE IS A KNOW FAILURE COMPONENT. GM ALSO CHANGED ONSTAR TO DIGITAL SYSTEM LEAVING GM CARS LIKE MINE WITH ANALOG ONSTAR UNSERVICABLE AND REQUIRES EXPENSIVE UPGRADE. HEADLIGHTS GOING DARK WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT IS A DANGER AND VEHICLE SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO FALL UNDER RECALL FOR 2006 MODELS AS WELL. SLIGHT ACCIDENT, RAN OFF ROAD INTO DITCH AND CAUSED LIGHT DAMAGE. VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE DRIVEN, BUT NEEDED SOME REPAIR.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11265284October 1, 2019
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
WHILE DRIVING ON THE STREET ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK , I COULD SMELL GAS... GOT OUT AND SAW A VISIBLE LEAK COMING FROM THE GAS TANK.. I PROCEEDED TO LOOK THIS PROBLEM UP, AND FOUND OUT THIS IS A REOCCURRING PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE .
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11258245September 26, 2019
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
MY DASH PANEL GAUGES BEGAN FAILING ONE BY ONE. MY HEADLIGHTS WILL SOMETIMES NOT COME ON AFTER STARTING THE CAR WITH THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH ON AUTO. A FLICK OF THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH IN AND OFF, DOES NOT MAKE THE HEADLIGHTS COME ON. SOMETIMES THEY COME ON AFTER DRIVING AROUND, AND THEN WILL GO OFF WITHOUT TOUCHING THE SWITCH. NOW, MY SIDE BRAKELIGHTS WILL NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS PRESSED. ONLY THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATES.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11255639September 16, 2019
AIR BAGS
THE SEAT BELT WAS ALWAYS ON SO I HAVE TO REPLACE THE BOTH IMPACTOR SENSOR.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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