GMC Envoy Problems by Year

We compared every GMC Envoy model year from 1998–2009 using 2,574 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 27 recalls and federal defect investigations. The years to avoid are 2002, 2005, 2006, 2003 and 2004, which drew far more complaints than other Envoy years at the same age. The best years are 2001, 1999 and 2009.

12model years
2,574complaints
27recalls
2002, 2005worst years
2001, 1999best years

Complaints by model year

1998199920002001200220032004200520062007200820091992254873943674884362537717
Owner complaints per model year, GMC Envoy. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
200917−91%—HeadlightGood
200877−65%—ElectricalGood
20072532.8×5Fuel SystemAvoid
20064365.3×8Fuel SystemAvoid
20054886.0×2Fuel SystemAvoid
20043673.8×1ElectricalAvoid
20033944.0×7Fuel SystemAvoid
20024876.1×13EngineAvoid
20015−96%1ElectricalGood
200022−88%1Window & WiperGood
19999−95%1SuspensionGood
199819−89%2HeadlightGood

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

Most common GMC Envoy problems

Latest GMC Envoy recalls

Visibility › Power window devices and controls

NHTSA recall 15V-599 · Sep 24, 2015 · 9,932 vehicles

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Buick Rainier, Chevrolet Trailblazer and GMC Envoy vehicles, and 2006 GMC Envoy XL and Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT vehicles.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a new driver's door switch module, free of charge. The recall began on November 2, 2015.

Exterior lighting › Headlights

NHTSA recall 15V-519 · Aug 14, 2015 · 429,170 vehicles

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix, 2006-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2007 Buick Rainier, Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT, GMC Envoy XL, 2006-2008 Isuzu Ascender, and Saab 9-7x vehicles.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the HDM, free of charge. The recall began on May 17, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737.

Visibility › Power window devices and controls

NHTSA recall 14V-404 · Jul 2, 2014 · 184,611 vehicles

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 SAAB 9-7x; 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT and GMC Envoy XL; and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier and Isuzu Ascender vehicles.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the part number on the door module, and install a new door module if necessary, free of charge. Parts for the remedy are not currently available.

Visibility › Power window devices and controls

NHTSA recall 13V-248 · Jun 13, 2013 · 193,652 vehicles

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 SAAB 9-7x; 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT and GMC Envoy XL; and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier and Isuzu Ascender vehicles. Fluid may enter the driver's door module, causing corrosion that could result in a short in the circuit board.

Remedy: Owners will be contacted and dealers will test the driver's door module. If the module is functioning properly, a protective coating will be applied. If the module is not functioning properly, it will be replaced.

Visibility › Power window devices and controls

NHTSA recall 12V-406 · Aug 16, 2012 · 278,174 vehicles

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT and GMC Envoy XL and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier, SAAB 9-7x, and Isuzu Ascender vehicles, originally sold or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts,…

Remedy: Parts for this recall are expected to available in March 2013. GM will notify Buick, Chevrolet, and GMC owners when parts are available.

All 27 GMC Envoy recalls by year →

Frequently asked questions

What years of the GMC Envoy should you avoid?

2002, 2005, 2006, 2003, 2004 and 2007 — these years have the most complaints relative to other Envoy years at the same age, led by engine & cooling problems in the 2002.

What is the best year for the GMC Envoy?

2001 has the fewest complaints compared with other Envoy years at the same age, followed by 1999 and 2009. 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 problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the fuel & propulsion system (741), electrical system (699) and lights (293). Fuel System complaints peak in the 2005 model year.

How many recalls has the GMC Envoy had?

27 recalls across 1998–2009. The model year with the most is 2002. See all GMC Envoy recalls by year.

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.