Suspension complaints by model year
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (struts, shocks, control arms, ball joints, springs).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
There are times when I don't know if my vehicle will start. I put the key in and sometimes it starts right up and other times, I have to keep turning and turning and wait until it will catch on. There were times where I had wait up to an hour for my car to start. I never know when because I don't have an indicator when the vehicle will decide to start. There have been times when it would work fine for one month with no incident, then it will not switch on. Seems like when I take it to the shop, that is when the car decides to act right. And the service stabilitrac light has been on since I purchased the vehicle only to find out that I need a rack and pinion. I really think the ignition switch should be recalled. I contacted the dealer and they informed me that my vehicle was not on the recall list. Updated 09/15/15
GM USA is permitting dealers to explore cars to Canada that have been damaged, and are not reporting the accidents. My vehicle has damage to the back quarter panel and has developed a front end problem that is best described as a shutter. The GMC Envoy has less than 15,000 miles. Carfax does not record the problems. Car is unsafe on the highway and GM has authorized us warranty work. GM is apparently unaware of their dealer practices, and is honoring the warranty.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 GMC Envoy denali. The contact stated that the rear air suspension released independently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where the mechanic diagnosed that the air suspension needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 68,000. The VIN was not available.
My 2007 gms denali Envoy lowers itself independently when not be driven for about 6 hours or more. The vehicle was taken to the dealership and told that there is a leak in the rear bags. The vehicle was not repaired. I took the vehicle to an independent mechanic for a second opinion. His findings were the same and cheaper in the price to repair.
When starting the vehicle it turns over as if it wasn't going to start then it starts then put it in drive and it revs up without moving seems like its going to to pull out but barely moves while driving down the highway in curves it p pulls tords traffic like real hard my drivers side mirror hit someone On a corner because of the suspension the going up and down hill it almost put me in the ditch because of jerking
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 GMC Envoy. While driving approximately 10 MPH in the snow, the contact skidded across a block of ice and crashed the vehicle into a curb. The vehicle spun around before stopping. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained an injury that did not require medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not damaged; however, an unusual sound was heard. Prior to the crash, the rear axle dropped very low and caused the vehicle to ride bumpy. Whenever a bump was struck, while driving at any speed, the contact's head struck the roof, causing neck and back pain. The contact called lkl motors at [phone] (located at 6204 112th st e, puyallup, wa 98373), which was where the vehicle was purchased. The dealer stated that the vehicle was normal. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 GMC Envoy. While driving at various speeds, the rear of the vehicle abruptly dropped to the ground. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing, however, the details could not be provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 101,000.
I was doing preventative maintenance on my 2005 GMC Envoy and while I had the passenger side wheel off I had noticed a fairly large rusted hole in the side of the frame to the left of the shock tower. I couldn't believe that a 2005 vehicle had frame rust that went clear through the vehicle. I have a 1981 Jeep that I use as a farm vehicle doesn't even have frame rust through. I am sure that before this vehicle is paid off it will have a broken frame soon. I just checked the hole yesterday and it is getting larger. Very poor metal used in these frames. Not satisfied. A frame ought to last longer than that.
Related recalls (1)
Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower arm
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which GMC Envoy years have suspension problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2002 (35), 2003 (19), 2006 (14), 2005 (7) and 2008 (7) model years. Suspension complaints make up 7% of all complaints for the 2002.
Is there a recall for GMC Envoy suspension problems?
Yes — 1 recall, including 01V-126 (lower arm, Apr 12, 2001). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do GMC Envoy suspension problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 93,000 miles; 32% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the front › control arm › lower arm (12 mentions), followed by the rear (11).
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.