2007 GMC Envoy Window & Wiper Problems

Which parts fail

• Power window devices and controls
  9
• Glass, side/rear
  2

Components named in complaints (power windows, windshield, wipers, mirrors, sunroof).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  00%
• 25k–50k
  517%
• 50k–75k
  621%
• 75k–100k
  828%
• 100k–150k
  828%
• 150k+
  27%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2007 GMC Envoy owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

The contact owns a 2007 GMC Envoy. The contact stated that the power switch used to adjust the front driver seat had failed to operate as needed. The contact stated that the power switch had been replaced a total of three times within a two-month time frame. Recently, the power switch had failed for a fourth time and as the contact went to replace the fuse, the fuse box was so hot that it burned the contact's right hand and left a blister. The contact did not seek any medical attention for the injury. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V406000 (Electrical System, Visibility) which was linked to the failure. The dealer nor the manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 GMC Envoy. While the vehicle was parked and unoccupied, the contact observed clouds of smoke in the vehicle. The contact noticed that the switch on the driver's side door had melted. The fire department was not called. There were no visible flames. There were no injuries. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V599000 (visibility). The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 GMC Envoy. The contact stated that all the windows opened and closed independently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the door module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 14V404000 (visibility); however, the failure recurred. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning and, during inclement weather, the hazard lights failed to turn off. The vehicle was taken back to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the power fuse box needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 88,750. Updated 4/27/15 updated 9/18/2017

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 GMC Envoy. While the vehicle was parked and unoccupied the contact noticed that his driver's side window was shattered and the door was melted. The contact climbed through the passenger side and also noticed that the inside of the drivers door was melted and charred. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for inspection or diagnosis. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the incident. The vehicle was remedied for recall NHTSA campaign number: 13V248000 (electrical system , visibility) in May 2013. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000. Rk

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 GMC Envoy. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, a burnt wiring odor emitted inside of the vehicle. The following day, the contact noticed the front driver's side power window switch failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who made her aware that there was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number 12V406000 (visibility: power window devices and controls). However, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 99,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 GMC Envoy. While parked, the contact noticed a burning smell from the vehicle. The windows and door locks would not function on the front driver's side door. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. There was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number: 12V406000 (visibility:power window devices and controls) that could have been related to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 43,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 GMC Envoy. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. Additionally, there was a burning odor in the vehicle. The contact was able to jump start the vehicle and take to it the dealer for diagnosis. The mechanic stated that the door module was melted and would have to be replaced. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 12V406000 (electrical system , visibility) but was advised by the manufacturer that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 116,000.

My driver side power window / door regulator assembly cable frayed and the window would not move up or down until repaired. This happened to the driver side door window in August 2014. Now in March 2015, being 7 months later the same issue has happened to the front passenger side door window / door regulator assembly. I use this vehicle for less than 5000 miles a year, I feel this issue needs to be looked in to for the defect of faulty cabling / poor quality. This will be the second time that I will pay out of pocket for the same issue within a year.

While driving a neighborhood street in maine, I first noticed my front, driver's side power window going up and down on its own. Then, white smoke started pouring from the power window controls. I pulled into a nearby driveway to pull the fuse, but it must have blown on its own because the window controls stopped working. I drove it straight to the dealership where the power window motor replacement was more than $500. Ouch! I'm just glad the entire car didn't burst into flames.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 GMC Envoy. The contact stated the driver's side window control panel failed and caught on fire. The vehicle had not been taken to a dealer or mechanic for diagnosis or repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The contact stated that the manufacturer informed her that the vehicle was included in a manufacturer's recall but the contact vehicle did not meet the stipulations of the recall requirements. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

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