Body complaints by model year
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (doors, hood, frame, rust, paint and trim).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 GMC Envoy. While driving various speeds, the service stabilitrak warning indicator periodically illuminated. Also, the stabilitrak active indicator periodically illuminated, which caused the vehicle to stall. When the contact released and re-applied the accelerator pedal, the stabilitrak deactivated and the vehicle functioned normally. Occasionally, when the brake pedal was depressed, the brake pedal vibrated violently and the vehicle hesitated to stop. When the vehicle was stationary and the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle accelerated forward. Furthermore, the driver's seat was unable to move forward. When attempting to adjust the seat manually or with the power position adjuster, the seat failed to adjust until after a period of time. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 GMC Envoy. While the vehicle was parked, the rear hatch door closed on its own. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 75,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 GMC Envoy. The contact stated that the motor in the driver's door shorted out and the window regulator and motor were burnt. As a result, the vehicle almost caught fire. Smoke appeared from the door panel, which the contact managed to put out. Coyle Chevrolet Buick GMC (1801 broadway st, clarksville, in 47129, [phone]) diagnosed that the vehicle needed a new power window switch, fuse, and harness. The repairs were completed by an independent mechanic. When the contact discovered that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 13V248000 (electrical system, visibility), the manufacturer was called and advised that the vehicle be taken to the dealer for reimbursement. The dealer did not reimburse the contact and presented the repair paperwork to the manufacturer. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 GMC Envoy. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the engine compartment of the vehicle. In addition, the contact noticed corrosion on the front passenger's side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced and that the sub frame needed to be welded. The engine was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 72,000.
This suv made a loud sound, began to drift, in the rear, at hwy speeds before it tipped over and began to roll, ejecting my two minor sons from the passenger cab before it eventually landed on its side. the roof was molded in a triangular shape, preventing it from resting on the roof as it tilted back onto inside and remains after the last roll The triangular shape was created in the metal after the stabilizing structures gave way almost immediately providing possibly no protection to the patrons inside the carrier cab of suv. demonstrating its inability protect its occupants.
My son was killed in a rollover accident on 4/18/06. He was ejected through the driver's side door in which the top part of the door was pulled away from the roof of the car during the rollover. By looking at the tire tracks of the accident, he was just entering the on ramp of the road and the tracks show no skid marks, swerving, etc, just a straight line into the ditch as if he didnt have control of the steering or brakes, possible stalling ?? Both tires on the driver's side were flattened. Air bags were never deployed.
Vehicle was being driving approximately at 55 MPH. Engine loss power, gas pedal lost resistance and went all the way down to the floor board. Vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and engine was stalled and all the dash lights were flashing one and off. Engine started to have white smoke coming from under the hood. After a few minutes, the white smoke turned into black smoke and the engine caught on fire. Vehicle was engulfed in flames after a few minutes.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 GMC Envoy. While the vehicle was stationary, the exhaust manifold fractured and the heat from the exhaust manifold damaged the frame of the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure caused severe rust and corrosion. In addition, the contact stated that there were holes in the frame. A dealer was not made aware of the failure. The manufacturer stated that the failure was not safety related and there were no recalls on the vehicle. The failure mileage was 136,000.
Related recalls (3)
Structure › Body
Certain sport utility vehicles are missing welds on the rear floor plan.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicle for missing welds. If missing welds are found, GM will exchange the vehicle for an equivalent vehicle or provide a refund of the purchase price. Owner notification began October 4, 2002.
Structure › Body
Vehicle description: certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with requirements of FMVSS no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impacts." these vehicles have a console cover/armrest lid latch that could release at less than the 10g vertical load requirement of the standard.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the console latch mechanism and install a striker plate. Owner notification began July 16, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not…
Structure › Body
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which GMC Envoy years have body problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2003 (33), 2002 (20), 2004 (18), 2005 (16) and 2006 (6) model years. Body complaints make up 8% of all complaints for the 2003.
Is there a recall for GMC Envoy body problems?
Yes — 3 recalls, including 02V-273 (body, Oct 4, 2002); 01V-158 (body, May 16, 2001); 00V-375 (body, Nov 13, 2000). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do GMC Envoy body problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 103,000 miles; 26% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the body (44 mentions), followed by the body › door (15).
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.