GMC Envoy XL 370 Problems by Year

We compared every GMC Envoy XL 370 model year from 2003–2006 using 123 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 0 recalls and federal defect investigations. The years to avoid are 2005, which drew far more complaints than other Envoy XL 370 years at the same age. The best years are 2003 and 2004.

4model years
123complaints
0recalls
2005worst years
2003, 2004best years

Complaints by model year

2003200420052006771045
Owner complaints per model year, GMC Envoy XL 370. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
200651.3×—HeadlightFew
200510430.7×—Fuel SystemAvoid
20047−25%—ElectricalFew
20037−25%—ElectricalFew

* Complaints compared with the median Envoy XL 370 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common GMC Envoy XL 370 problems

  • Fuel & propulsion systemworst: 2005
    5948%
  • Electrical systemworst: 2005
    3428%
  • Engine & coolingworst: 2005
    1411%
  • Lightsworst: 2005
    108%
  • Body & structureworst: 2005
    65%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroofworst: 2005
    54%
  • Air bagsworst: 2005
    54%
  • Locks & latchesworst: 2005
    43%
  • Steeringworst: 2005
    43%
  • Equipment & accessoriesworst: 2005
    43%
  • Brakesworst: 2005
    43%
  • Stability & traction controlworst: 2005
    22%
  • Speed control & accelerationworst: 2005
    11%
  • Seat beltsworst: 2005
    11%
  • A/C & heaterworst: 2005
    11%
  • Other / not specified
    11%
  • Suspensionworst: 2006
    11%
  • Wheels & tiresworst: 2006
    11%

Frequently asked questions

What years of the GMC Envoy XL 370 should you avoid?

2005 — this year has the most complaints relative to other Envoy XL 370 years at the same age, led by fuel & propulsion system problems in the 2005.

What is the best year for the GMC Envoy XL 370?

2003 has the fewest complaints compared with other Envoy XL 370 years at the same age, followed by 2004. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.

What are the most common GMC Envoy XL 370 problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the fuel & propulsion system (59), electrical system (34) and engine & cooling (14). Fuel System complaints peak in the 2005 model year.

How many recalls has the GMC Envoy XL 370 had?

0 recalls across 2003–2006.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.