Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (fuel pump, injectors, fuel tank, hybrid and EV propulsion).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2007 GMC Envoy owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The fuel level sensor is malfunctioning giving me erroneous high and low readings. I noticed in August 2011, GM issued a special coverage for this exact problem, however it was only good for 10 years or 120,000 miles. My Envoy is 11-1/2 years old, but only has approx. 87,500 miles on it. Seeing this is an obviously safety issue which has LED to at least 1 known accident, I would like to know if there is anyway that you can help me get GM to extend the coverage to my Envoy? My Envoy also recently had a special coverage initiated for the headlamp driver module (hdm). I was able to get that fixed because GM issued the coverage for a total of 12 years and 150,000 miles. So the precedent has been set to provide coverage for a vehicle my age. Any help that you could provide would be appreciated. Thank you. [redacted]
My fuel gage suddenly stopped working on my 2007 GMC Envoy. It read that I had 1/4 tank left, so headed to the gas station on a city street. I turned the Envoy off, for about a 15 minute stop, and when I turned it back on, the gage said it was empty. I filled the tank, and it still said it was empty, and the light is on. About 25 miles later, the gage popped up to 1/4 tank , but quickly dropped back down to read as empty again. The light stays on now. All other gauges on the dashboard work properly. The check engine light also came on, and is still on. I made sure my gas cap was on properly, and it was. I just purchased this vehicle on 12-30-15, so I do not know if there were any previous issues . My 2007 Envoy had 61,061 miles on it when this occurred, on 3-4-16.
Vehicles fuel gauge will constantly read anywhere from e to full, especially after fill up. Never know exactly what amount of fuel is in vehicle. Have to keep trip meter cleared at each fill up to make an accurate guess at how many miles I have left in the tank. Sometimes the check engine light will also come on at same time as the gauge fluctuates constantly.
At fill up gas gauge goes to full and stays there for around 20 miles, then drops to empty and stays there. This is an ongoing problem for several weeks now. Apparently this is a known issue, with the vehicle.
I have a 2007 GMC Envoy. The fuel gauge reads normal after a fill up and then soon drops to empty. It does not give an accurate reading of fuel in the tank and the low fuel light is usually on. The check engine light is also on. It seems that this is the most common complaint among Envoy owners with NHTSA (note there are 5 other name plates under which this vehicle was sold). I have called GMC and they claim no knowledge of the problem. They offered to help me contact a dealer, but were unable to reach one. I called the selling dealer on my own. The service adviser seemed to know what I was talking about but was non-committal. The defect started after the warranty period expired due to time, but not mileage. Finally I have always considered this an annoyance but I recently changed my opinion on that. …
General motors issued a special coverage adjustment-fuel level sensor contact wear notice # 10054e to cover 100% of replacing a malfunctioning fuel gauge. My fuel gauge malfunctioned as outlined in the notice and I had my fuel gauge repaired at my own expense. When I learned of the special coverage, I completed the general motors product field acton customer reimbursement request form and sent the required copies of receipts that showed all required information to hendrick GMC via fax on 9/13 and hand delivered the same information on 10/4. I have never received my refund for the repair I paid for out of pocket. I have called and e-mailed the general manager of hendrick GMC; I have called and tried to speak to him. I called the 800 number provided in the notification to file a complaint. …
Hello, did GMC will do something with the fuel sensor? I have GMC Envoy 2007, and fuel sensor stopped working properly. I contacted the dealer and the representative sad that fuel sensor replacements work will cost you $600. It is not fare. I found that a lot of people have the same problem, and GMC did not responded to that problem at all. One investigation already opens for this fuel sensor problem recently for trailblazer. I was driving on I-95 and my car started to send message 'fuel level is low' and fuel gage show 'empty tank', but I have a full tank of gas! I made an emergency stop on I-95, which creates a back up traffic and not safety driving conditions for other drivers. Right now I driving with that problem and let me tell you, it is 'nightmare'. …
After purchasing a supposed "certified pre owned" GMC 2007 Envoy, the gas gauge has gone bad which is causing the check engine light to remain on less than 1 yr after purchase. This problem is causing an automatic failure in ny dmv vehicle yearly inspection. After taking this to a private mechanic and plugging in the OBD,he informed me that this has become a major issue. The fuel sending unit has to be replaced. The cost of replacement is outrageous for a vehicle I have owned for less than 1 yr. This has caused me to run out of fuel several times due to not knowing how much fuel is left in the tank. Once was on a major interstate in ny. Please help myself as well as the many other people I have read about on the internet who are forced to make these costly repairs due to GM negligence just to be able to have the vehicle legally on the road. …
About one month ago, after I filled the gas tank in my 2007 GMC Envoy, the gas meter would shift from f to e as I was driving and the light would come on. I would pull over to the side of the road, turn it off and back on. At that time, the meter would raise back up to the f but as I am driving again, it would drop back down and the empty indicator light would come on again. It has been doing this for a month now and I was even stuck on the side of the road once, njdot came to give me gas, thinking that was the problem, and the car still would not start. Had to get it towed to a gas station, where it then started and I was able to make it home. The car also hesitates (drags) when I'm trying to give it gas, as if it's going to cut off. I was told it was a clogged fuel line and will have it checked but this can cost me $600-800 that seems to be a problem with these trucks. …
Fuel gage has been going off and on all year. Now is sits on empty a lot. The bell goes off to remind me it is empty often, when that is not the case. I have to use my odometer to know when to get gas. Very frustrated with GMC on this. Said sensor would cost in excess of $500 to repair. That is absolutely ridiculous. Then I get this letter indicating that GMC is aware of the problem with the fuel gage in envoys; and they still want me to pay $250 for half of their problem. Sounds a little one sided to me. Most companies offer to correct their mistakes at their own expense, and certainly not at the expense of the customer. Seems to me that good business practices would be the way to go. Surely to goodness the president of GMC would have the common sense to know that too many unsatisfied customers could potentially result in a significant drop of sales. .
NHTSA investigations
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…
Fuel System complaints in other Envoy years
Frequently asked questions
How common are fuel system problems on the 2007 GMC Envoy?
NHTSA has 87 complaints about the fuel & propulsion system of the 2007 GMC Envoy, 34% of the model year's 253 complaints. The component named most often is storage › fuel gauge system (5 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2007 GMC Envoy fuel system problems?
No. NHTSA lists no fuel & propulsion system recall for the 2007 GMC Envoy, though it has 5 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2007 GMC Envoy fuel system problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 54,000 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.