Most common 2004 GMC Envoy Xuv problems
Share of the 150 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
GMC Envoy Xuv complaints by model year
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into 2 possible defects involving the 2004 GMC Envoy Xuv:
Loss of Headlights
The subject vehicles are model year (MY) 2002-2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, 2004-2007 Buick Rainier, 2003-2008 Isuzu Ascender, 2005-2009 Saab 9-7X, 2002-2004 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2003-2006 Chevrolet SSR, 2005-2009 Buick Lacrosse, and 2006-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix. This scope includes the Trailblazer/Envoy variants: 2002-2006 Envoy XL/Trailblazer EXT and 2004-2005 Envoy XUV.
Turn signal failures
By letter dated April 29, 2005, GM notified the agency that it is conducting asafety recall ( NHTSA recall no. 05V198 ) involving certain model years (my) 2003-2004 Isuzu ascender, Chevrolet trailblazer, GMC envoy, Oldsmobile bravada and my 2004 Buick rainer vehicles.the recall applies to vehicles built from April 2003 through November 2003 for a total vehicle population of 286,478.GM reports the directional/hazard…
What 2004 GMC Envoy Xuv owners say
Electrical system all 79 →
First noticed reduced radio volume as if speakers were not completely connected. They radio would work correctly from time to time. Service dept said it would have to replace entire dash system. Then noticed rear door/tailgate would not open as a door, next the tailgate stopped functioning all together; this makes the rear part of the Xuv useless and dangerous. Dealer stated that is electronic and that all tailgate/rear door hinges rusted due to water coming in where rear window is/ estimate is over $650.00 and it would happen again!!! Next the driver's door will not unlock except by manual unlocking from inside and sometime the key will not unlock to driver's door. Key fob will not work on driver's door, tailgate/rear door; however, key fob works on passenger doors. Dealer stated that the tailgate/rear door issue has a history of this happening so why isn't there a recall???? …
On June 8 2013 both the driver and passenger seat power adjustments ceased to operate or respond in any way. Both seat stuck in a full back position. The next day, June 9 2013, the vehicle was at idle and in park for no more than 4 or 5 minutes, when an odd smell was noticed. A small electrical fire to include sparks and a lot of smoke then erupted under the passenger seat. The driver turned the vehicle off, and the passenger and 18 month old child, and driver all exited the vehicle. The fire died, and the smoke cleared. Waited 15 minutes, restarted the vehicle with no problems. The vehicle was dropped off the next day, June 10 2013, a Chevy dealership. The vehicle is currently under diagnoses.
Fuel & propulsion system all 29 →
About 9-10 months ago started noticing a fuel smell around back of truck. Replaced gas cap, but the odor continued. Inquired at local dealer, but was told they could not determine the cause. Tried a local mechanic that I had used before, but at that time, they claimed they found no cause either. On my third trip to local mechanic, was informed that there is a crack in my filler/gas tank causing the smell. Finally they found the cause only to inform me that now my truck is beyond the mileage and/or date of the 'recall' that I was never informed about by GMC about my gas tank, and it will only cost "about" $1200 to replace my gas tank. I've resided in the same home well longer than I've owned my truck, so my home address, phone number and email are all still the same as they were then, and had no notification that their was any type of recall on my truck. …
Started smelling gas, started dripping fuel. After investigating the fuel lines coming out of the fuel pump were severely corroded at the top of the gas tank. Dripping gas could have caught fire. Learned there was a TSB on this and extended warrenty due to corrosion of fuel lines. The warrenty was for 10 years or 150K. The vehicle is now 11 years old. I have lived in the same house for eight years and never received a recall or TSB notice from GMC. Over 800$ for a new fuel pump and to drop gas tank for repairs. While the vehicle is a 2004 it only has 67K on it.
Windows, wipers & sunroof
I have a 2004 GMC Envoy. It has two bucket seats and a second row bench seat and a trunk that is separated by a panel with a glass inside the panel. I guess I have rolled this window down 5 times since I have owned it and now the glass will not roll up or down. I took it to a shop and they said the part (regulator) is on back order from GM. This means only one thing that they have had nothing but problems with it. I called the dealer I purchased the vehicle and of course they honor nothing and in fact had sold out and did not know where my papers were at on the vehicle. This was the reason it took me 34 years to purchase another GM vehicle. I got burned as a green kid out of college with my first job and purchased a GM and got screwed by the sales person in the checkered coat. Go figure. …
I purchased a 2004 GMC Envoy Xuv and have several significant problems with this vehicle. After researching it seem others have had the same troubles. Since we owned the vehicle, the rear window is found down and noone was even in/near the vehicle. It continues to work but still will go down by itself. A year ago I had to replace the fuel tank, this was right after we took it in for inspection on a recall of smelling gas fumes while driving and possible corrosion in fuel lines. Of course the fuel lines were not corroded so we were told. I footed the bill $800+ to get a new fuel tank ,as neck on tank was cracked and was told that this is why we smelled gas. Luckily, I went to my garage and saved several hundred dollars from the dealers cost to repair. Last weekend 9/10/10 my family was driving to town and the middle window unexpectedly dropped and now does not work. …
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2004 GMC Envoy Xuv a good car?
There isn't enough complaint history for the Envoy Xuv to compare model years reliably. So far owners have filed 150 complaints with NHTSA.
What is the most common problem with the 2004 GMC Envoy Xuv?
The electrical system — 79 complaints, 53% of all complaints for this model year, most often about instrument cluster/panel. Next are the fuel & propulsion system (29) and windows, wipers & sunroof (12).
How many recalls does the 2004 GMC Envoy Xuv have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2004 GMC Envoy Xuv. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
At what mileage do 2004 GMC Envoy Xuv problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 62,000 miles; 39% 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.