Model year
2004 GMC Envoy
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 367 complaints for the 2004 GMC Envoy (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 1 recall and 344 complaints under ENVOY XL, ENVOY XL 370, and ENVOY XUV. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (91), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL (66), FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (38). NHTSA lists 4 investigations. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 15–16 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $4,200–$4,450, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2002 487 complaints
- 2003 394 complaints
- 2004 367 complaints
- 2005 488 complaints
- 2006 352 complaints
- 2007 219 complaints
- 2008 77 complaints
- 2009 17 complaints
Recalls
05V198000 · May 5, 2005
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
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…
Complaints
367 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 25, fire flag on 11, injury field 31, deaths field 1. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| ENVOY XL | 1 | 187 |
| ENVOY XL 370 | 0 | 7 |
| ENVOY XUV | 0 | 150 |
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA04021 | BRAKE LAMP FAILURE · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | Aug 3, 2004 | Nov 4, 2004 |
| PE05006 | TURN SIGNAL FAILURES · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH | Feb 4, 2005 | May 6, 2005 |
| EA07009 | FUEL PUMP MODULE LEAKS GASOLINE · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | Jul 10, 2007 | Aug 28, 2008 |
| RQ17002 | Loss of Headlights · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | Apr 24, 2017 | Mar 29, 2021 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy 2WD · 4.2L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 19 | 16 | — | — | $4,200 |
| Envoy XL 2WD · 4.2L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 13 | 18 | 15 | — | — | $4,450 |
| Envoy XL 2WD · 5.3L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 18 | 16 | — | — | $4,200 |
| Envoy 4WD · 4.2L · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 19 | 16 | — | — | $4,200 |
| Envoy XL 4WD · 4.2L · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 13 | 18 | 15 | — | — | $4,450 |
| Envoy XL 4WD · 5.3L · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 13 | 17 | 15 | — | — | $4,450 |
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