GMC Envoy Xuv Problems by Year

We compared every GMC Envoy Xuv model year from 2004–2005 using 173 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 0 recalls and federal defect investigations. No Envoy Xuv year stands out with an unusual number of complaints.

2model years
173complaints
0recalls
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—best years

Complaints by model year

2004200515023
Owner complaints per model year, GMC Envoy Xuv. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
200523——Fuel SystemLimited data
2004150——ElectricalLimited data

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

Most common GMC Envoy Xuv problems

  • Electrical systemworst: 2004
    8650%
  • Fuel & propulsion systemworst: 2004
    3923%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroofworst: 2004
    159%
  • Engine & coolingworst: 2004
    127%
  • Air bagsworst: 2004
    116%
  • Locks & latchesworst: 2004
    106%
  • Body & structureworst: 2004
    106%
  • Speed control & accelerationworst: 2004
    85%
  • Lightsworst: 2004
    63%
  • Transmission & drivetrainworst: 2004
    63%
  • Suspensionworst: 2004
    42%
  • Other / not specified
    32%
  • Equipment & accessoriesworst: 2004
    32%
  • Stability & traction controlworst: 2004
    21%
  • Brakesworst: 2004
    21%
  • A/C & heaterworst: 2004
    21%
  • Steeringworst: 2004
    21%
  • Seat beltsworst: 2004
    11%
  • Seatsworst: 2004
    11%

Frequently asked questions

What years of the GMC Envoy Xuv should you avoid?

None of the GMC Envoy Xuv years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

What are the most common GMC Envoy Xuv problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the electrical system (86), fuel & propulsion system (39) and windows, wipers & sunroof (15). Electrical complaints peak in the 2004 model year.

How many recalls has the GMC Envoy Xuv had?

0 recalls across 2004–2005.

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.