GMC Envoy Recalls

The GMC Envoy has been recalled 27 times across the 1998–2007 model years. The most recent recall, from September 24, 2015, covers the power window devices and controls. Recall repairs are free at any authorized GMC dealer.

27recalls
0do not drive / park outside
10model years affected

What gets recalled

  • Windows, wipers & sunroof
    622%
  • Lights
    311%
  • Air bags
    311%
  • Transmission & drivetrain
    311%
  • Body & structure
    311%
  • Equipment & accessories
    27%
  • Steering
    14%
  • Brakes
    14%
  • Engine & cooling
    14%
  • Seat belts
    14%
  • Electrical system
    14%
  • Fuel & propulsion system
    14%
  • Suspension
    14%

2007 GMC Envoy recalls (5)

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.

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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.

2006 GMC Envoy recalls (8)

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.

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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.

Air bags › Frontal

NHTSA recall 06V-417 · Oct 31, 2006 · 794 vehicles

Certain vehicles originally built with cloth seats that were equipped with an automatic air bag passenger sensing system and later reupholstered with aftermarket leather seat cover kits are involved. Testing has indicated that the aftermarket leather seat covers can cause the passenger sensing system to malfunction.

Remedy: Because a replacement leather seat cover that is compatible with the passenger sensing system is not available, general motors (GM) will repurchase these vehicles in accordance with the terms stated in GM's letter to…

Equipment › Other › Labels

NHTSA recall 05V-552 · Dec 7, 2005 · 32,068 vehicles

Certain trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were shipped with tire and loading information labels listing an inacccurate vehicle capacity weight.

Remedy: Owners will be provided with corrected labels and installation instructions. At the customer's option, a dealer can install the label for them. The recall began on March 31, 2006.

Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connections

NHTSA recall 05V-455 · Oct 5, 2005 · 123,592 vehicles

Certain passenger vehicles May have been built with a power steering hose that is not to specification. Under extreme steering maneuvers, such as turning the steering wheel fully to the left or right while braking, the hose May fracture and leak fluid.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the power steering hose(s) for two suspect date codes and replace them if required. The recall will begin on October 14, 2005.

2005 GMC Envoy recalls (2)

Air bags › Frontal

NHTSA recall 06V-417 · Oct 31, 2006 · 794 vehicles

Certain vehicles originally built with cloth seats that were equipped with an automatic air bag passenger sensing system and later reupholstered with aftermarket leather seat cover kits are involved. Testing has indicated that the aftermarket leather seat covers can cause the passenger sensing system to malfunction.

Remedy: Because a replacement leather seat cover that is compatible with the passenger sensing system is not available, general motors (GM) will repurchase these vehicles in accordance with the terms stated in GM's letter to…

Visibility › Windshield

NHTSA recall 05V-035 · Feb 3, 2005 · 17,815 vehicles

Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 212, 'windshield mounting.' the windshield urethane bead May not have adhered to the body in certain areas during the cure process.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the windshield free of charge. The recall began on March 10, 2005. Owners May contact Buick at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, or GMC at 1-866-996-9463.

2004 GMC Envoy recalls (1)

Exterior lighting › Turn signal

NHTSA recall 05V-198 · May 5, 2005 · 286,478 vehicles

On certain trucks and sport utility vehicles, the driver wishing to signal a turn by moving the directional signal lever, (up or down) May cause the front marker/turn lights and rear turn lights to flash in a manner similar to hazard warning, rather than flashing on the desired side only.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the suspect flasher modules with a new flasher module designed with sealed relays and more durable contact material inside of the relays free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2005.

2003 GMC Envoy recalls (7)

Exterior lighting › Turn signal

NHTSA recall 05V-198 · May 5, 2005 · 286,478 vehicles

On certain trucks and sport utility vehicles, the driver wishing to signal a turn by moving the directional signal lever, (up or down) May cause the front marker/turn lights and rear turn lights to flash in a manner similar to hazard warning, rather than flashing on the desired side only.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the suspect flasher modules with a new flasher module designed with sealed relays and more durable contact material inside of the relays free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2005.

Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer

NHTSA recall 04V-046 · Feb 4, 2004 · 581,394 vehicles

Certain sport utility vehicles have windshield wiper systems that will not turn on, cease operation while in use, fail to turn off/on by themselves (moisture sensitive wiper system), or have continuous windshield washer pump operation because the presence of water within the wiper modules can either cause a short circuit or can…

Remedy: Dealers will cover the windshield wiper module vent hole with a patch. Also, the wiper motor, circuit board, and electrical connector will be inspected to signs of water intrusion and/or corrosion and be replaced as…

Equipment › Other › Owners/service/other manual

NHTSA recall 03V-250 · Jul 15, 2003 · 1,707,825 vehicles

Certain minivans, passenger and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, "child restraint anchorage system." the owner's manual does not explain the meaning of the location symbols for the child restraint lower universal anchorage system.

Remedy: Owners will be provided with a supplement for their owner's manual. This supplement describes and shows the location symbols for the child restraint anchors that are located in the vehicle and on the child restraint or…

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

NHTSA recall 03V-151 · Apr 23, 2003 · 44,653 vehicles

Certain sport utility vehicles were built with a left-front brake pipe with a circumferential score at a random location along the length of the pipe as the result of the manufacturing process.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the left-front brake pipe. Owner notification began on May 29, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a…

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Power train › Automatic transmission

NHTSA recall 03V-075 · Mar 6, 2003 · 511,167 vehicles

Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 114, "theft protection." these vehicles are equipped with a mechanical override that could allow the ignition key to be removed with the shift lever in a position other than park.

Remedy: Dealers will eliminate these conditions by disabling the overrides. Owner notification began on May 29, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the…

Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 03V-051 · Feb 14, 2003 · 130 vehicles

On certain Mini vans, passenger and sport utility vehicles, some of these vehicles have a driver's side air bag that May not deploy as designed. In addition, the air bag inflator could rupture.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, install a new driver's air bag. Owner notification began on March 11, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not…

Air bags › Frontal

NHTSA recall 02V-222 · Aug 9, 2002 · 133,221 vehicles

Certain passenger, Mini vans, and sport utility vehicles have an air bag inflator on the driver's side that could fracture at a weld during a deployment.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect, and replace, if necessary, the air bag module assembly on the driver's side. Owner notification began August 15, 2002.

2002 GMC Envoy recalls (13)

Engine and engine cooling

NHTSA recall 04V-289 · Jun 23, 2004 · 29,951 vehicles

Some sport utility vehicles equipped with an electronically controlled air suspension (ecas) have a condition in which the ecas May produce a brief electrical spike while the vehicle is operating. This electrical spike can disrupt the powertrain control module (PCM) causing the vehicle to stall.

Remedy: Dealers will install a wiring harness. The recall will begin on August 19, 2004. Owners should contact Oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537 or GMC at 1-866-996-9463.

Seat belts

NHTSA recall 04V-201 · Apr 28, 2004 · 261,801 vehicles

Certain light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." one of the two sensors in the driver's and front passenger's seat belt retractors could be inoperative.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the driver and front passenger safety belt retractors, and replace them if necessary. Owner notification began on June 24, 2004.

Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer

NHTSA recall 04V-046 · Feb 4, 2004 · 581,394 vehicles

Certain sport utility vehicles have windshield wiper systems that will not turn on, cease operation while in use, fail to turn off/on by themselves (moisture sensitive wiper system), or have continuous windshield washer pump operation because the presence of water within the wiper modules can either cause a short circuit or can…

Remedy: Dealers will cover the windshield wiper module vent hole with a patch. Also, the wiper motor, circuit board, and electrical connector will be inspected to signs of water intrusion and/or corrosion and be replaced as…

Equipment › Other › Owners/service/other manual

NHTSA recall 03V-250 · Jul 15, 2003 · 1,707,825 vehicles

Certain minivans, passenger and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, "child restraint anchorage system." the owner's manual does not explain the meaning of the location symbols for the child restraint lower universal anchorage system.

Remedy: Owners will be provided with a supplement for their owner's manual. This supplement describes and shows the location symbols for the child restraint anchors that are located in the vehicle and on the child restraint or…

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Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash

NHTSA recall 03V-096 · Mar 19, 2003 · 314,300 vehicles

Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standards no. 101, "control location, identification, and illumination" and no. 208, "occupant crash protection." these vehicles have an intermittent condition during vehicle start-up in which the instrument panel cluster May not…

Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the instrument panel cluster. Owner notification began May 29, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within…

Power train › Automatic transmission

NHTSA recall 03V-075 · Mar 6, 2003 · 511,167 vehicles

Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 114, "theft protection." these vehicles are equipped with a mechanical override that could allow the ignition key to be removed with the shift lever in a position other than park.

Remedy: Dealers will eliminate these conditions by disabling the overrides. Owner notification began on May 29, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the…

Structure › Body

NHTSA recall 02V-273 · Oct 4, 2002 · 46 vehicles

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.

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

NHTSA recall 02V-121 · Aug 23, 2002 · 136,511 vehicles

On certain sport utility vehicles, a fuel filter fitting can become disconnected. If this were to occur while attempting to start the engine, a no-start condition would result and fuel would be pumped out the fuel filter onto the ground.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel filter quick connect retainers. Owner notification began September 20, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the…

Air bags › Frontal

NHTSA recall 02V-222 · Aug 9, 2002 · 133,221 vehicles

Certain passenger, Mini vans, and sport utility vehicles have an air bag inflator on the driver's side that could fracture at a weld during a deployment.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect, and replace, if necessary, the air bag module assembly on the driver's side. Owner notification began August 15, 2002.

Power train › Transfer case (4-wheel drive)

NHTSA recall 01V-334 · Oct 17, 2001 · 78,004 vehicles

Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles equipped with 4-wheel drive. The calibration of the transfer case control module could cause insufficient high speed gear engagement.

Remedy: Dealers will update the transfer case control module calibration to increase gear engagement. Owner notification began November 6, 2001.

Power train › Transfer case (4-wheel drive)

NHTSA recall 01V-283 · Sep 5, 2001 · 895 vehicles

Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles (4 wheel-drive). Some of these vehicles were built with a range shift collar in the transmission transfer case that contains cracks.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the transfer cases and update the control module calibration. Owner notification began September 6, 2001.

Structure › Body

NHTSA recall 01V-158 · May 16, 2001 · 8,197 vehicles

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…

Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower arm

NHTSA recall 01V-126 · Apr 12, 2001 · 30,476 vehicles

Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. Under certain circumstances the front lower control arm brackets May fracture. This fracture could result in separation of the front lower control arm from the frame.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and right front lower control arm brackets. Owner notification began by telephone on April 4, 2001. The followup letter to consumers was mailed May 3, 2001.

2001 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.

2000 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.

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.

1998 GMC Envoy recalls (2)

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.

Exterior lighting

NHTSA recall 98V097001 · Sep 28, 1998 · 3,116 vehicles

The daytime running lights were built with a candela value greater than 2,600, are located less than 100mm from the turn signals and hazard warning lamps, and are not deactivated when the turn signal or hazard warning lamps are activated. This does not comply with FMVSS no.

Remedy: Dealers will install a new body control module and reprogram the vehicle with a new calibration that will turn the daytime running lights off when the turn signal or hazard warning flasher is activated.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the GMC Envoy have?

NHTSA lists 27 recalls for the GMC Envoy across 10 model years.

How do I know if my GMC Envoy has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN decoder & recall check or on nhtsa.gov/recalls. Dealers fix recalls for free, even if you are not the original owner.

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.