1999 GMC Envoy Problems & Complaints

Better than average95% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Envoy at the same age

Owners have filed 9 complaints about the 1999 GMC Envoy with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is 95% fewer than a typical Envoy model year at the same age, making the 1999 one of the better Envoy years. The most reported problem area is the suspension (3 complaints, typically around 65,000 miles). One recall covers this model year.

9complaints
1recalls
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 1999 GMC Envoy problems

  • Suspension~65,000 miles
    333%
  • Transmission & drivetrain~107,000 miles
    222%
  • Wheels & tires
    111%
  • Lights
    111%
  • Engine & cooling~28,000 miles
    111%
  • Body & structure~28,000 miles
    111%
  • Electrical system
    111%
  • A/C & heater~57,000 miles
    111%

Share of the 9 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

GMC Envoy complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, GMC Envoy. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best Envoy years: 2001, 1999, 2009. Years to avoid: 2002, 2005, 2006, 2003, 2004. Compare all years →

1999 GMC Envoy recalls (1)

Structure › Body

NHTSA recall 00V-375 · Nov 13, 2000 · 13,893 vehicles

Vehicle description: certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impacts." these vehicles have a console cover/armrest cam latch that could release at less than the required load of the standard.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the console latch mechanism.

What 1999 GMC Envoy owners say

Suspension

On July 2003 dealership replaced the upper and lower ball joints. Eight moths later, independent mechanic determined the need to replace the upper and lower ball joints again.

Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint · Mar 2004

Frequently asked questions

Is the 1999 GMC Envoy a good car?

Based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1999 Envoy rates better than average: 95% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Envoy at the same age. It is one of the best Envoy years by this measure. 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 1999 GMC Envoy?

The suspension — 3 complaints, 33% of all complaints for this model year, most often about front › hub. Next are the transmission & drivetrain (2) and wheels & tires (1).

How many recalls does the 1999 GMC Envoy have?

There is 1 recall for the 1999 GMC Envoy, the most recent from November 13, 2000 (body). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the GMC Envoy?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2001, 1999 and 2009. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2002, 2005, 2006, 2003 and 2004. See the full GMC Envoy years comparison.

At what mileage do 1999 GMC Envoy problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 57,000 miles; 40% 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.