Most common 2005 GMC Envoy XL 370 problems
Share of the 104 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
GMC Envoy XL 370 complaints by model year
Best Envoy XL 370 years: 2003, 2004. Years to avoid: 2005. Compare all years →
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into 2 possible defects involving the 2005 GMC Envoy XL 370:
Fuel level gauge system failure
The office of defects investigations (ODI) analyzed complaint data provided by General Motors (GM) as well as complaints submitted to ODI from consumers.In total, there were 5,089 unique reports indicating an inaccurate fuel level reading while driving.General Motors stated that this condition occurs when the contacts of the fuel sensor wear prematurely.Most of the complaints indicated an empty fuel gauge reading…
Fuel Level Gauge System Failure
The Office of Defects Investigation has received 668 complaints alleging inaccurate fuel gauge reading while driving in model year 2005-07 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier, and Saab 9-7x vehicles.Of the 668 complaints, 58 incidents were alleged to result in a vehicle stall.Of the 58 stalling incidents, 43 complaints reported stalling because the fuel level reading indicated more fuel availability than…
What 2005 GMC Envoy XL 370 owners say
Fuel & propulsion system all 55 →
I filled up my 2005 GMC Envoy XL slt when it had 71,000 miles. I had no previous fuel gauge issues. Started the vehicle and fuel gauge went to empty even though I had filled it completely. I don't have the money to repair so have been driving it for the past month and this has been a daily issue while driving. The fuel gauge fluctuates between empty and full and will stick on empty and the bell chimes constantly even when I just filled it up. I have no way of knowing exactly how much fuel is in there except to monitor miles driven and fill it back up more frequently. I feel this is a safety issue. What if my calculations are incorrect and my vehicle stalls on the highway. I have two young children and am afraid of a stall happening resulting in a crash. The fuel gauge is not working. I have no way of knowing exactly how much gas is in there. …
Faulty fuel gauge on 2005 GMC Envoy, slt. Everytime the tank is filled, the gauge in the instrument cluster reads empty - sometimes it will rise to about an eighth of a tank, but shortly thereafter, it will go right back to empty. This problem has persisted for over a year now. There are thousands of participants on online forums with the same problem for several various GM brands. The average cost to rectify the problem is well over $500.00. The problem not only affects recent model vehicles but, it appears to affect earlier GM model vehicles as well, some as old as 1998. The problem appears to be a known defect, as many people have taken their vehicles to mechanics and/or the dealership to have the problem addressed. Nothing has been done to rectify the problem nor provide a resolution to the problem. …
Electrical system all 29 →
I had trouble with the gauge that shows overheating.I took the car in to put in a thermostat thinking it was the problem,but when I took it in they said that my cluster was bad and the gauges were messed up.I paid $392.00 for the cluster and $100.00 for labor.I bought this vehicle used with 119,000 miles on it on 6/20/2011 and on 2/23/2013 I had the cluster replaced with mileage of 132,356. I put on new brakes at this time since the had a habit of grabbing and making me slide and jerk to a stop.the only problem I have now is the the door locks mess up once in awhile but other than that I take my Envoy in every 4000 miles for an oil change and a check up it is now 12/15/2015 and I only have 142,000 miles on it and it is still running OK.I keep checking once a month for recalls on my vehicle sometimes a dome light will come on .but not often.my Envoy has not rust and the interior is in as …
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 GMC Envoy XL 370. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and the engine stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that there was a loose bolt within the vehicle's sensory system. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 142,000.
Engine & cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 GMC Envoy XL 370. While driving at approximately 35 MPH, the engine stalled and all of the warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the cause of the failure could not be diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000. Updated 09/03/15 the consumer received a notice in August 2015 stating that part necessary to repair the vehicle had not yet become available. Updated 12/16/2015
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 GMC Envoy XL 370. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and the engine stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that there was a loose bolt within the vehicle's sensory system. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 142,000.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2005 GMC Envoy XL 370 a good car?
Based on 104 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2005 Envoy XL 370 rates avoid: 30.7× as many complaints as a typical year of the Envoy XL 370 at the same age. It is one of the Envoy XL 370 years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 GMC Envoy XL 370?
The fuel & propulsion system — 55 complaints, 53% of all complaints for this model year, most often about storage › fuel gauge system. Next are the electrical system (29) and engine & cooling (12).
How many recalls does the 2005 GMC Envoy XL 370 have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2005 GMC Envoy XL 370. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the GMC Envoy XL 370?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2003 and 2004. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2005. See the full GMC Envoy XL 370 years comparison.
At what mileage do 2005 GMC Envoy XL 370 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 68,000 miles; 26% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
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.