Model year
2005 GMC Envoy
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 488 complaints for the 2005 GMC Envoy (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 0 recalls and 127 complaints under ENVOY XL 370 and ENVOY XUV. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE (159), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (144), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL (39). NHTSA lists 2 investigations. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 14–16 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $4,200–$4,800, 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
06V417000 · Oct 31, 2006
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
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…
05V035000 · Feb 3, 2005
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
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.
Complaints
488 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 27, fire flag on 14, injury field 34, deaths field 2. 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 370 | 0 | 104 |
| ENVOY XUV | 0 | 23 |
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| DP10001 | Fuel Level Gauge System Failure · FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER; FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | Jan 7, 2010 | May 23, 2011 |
| 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 | 20 | 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 | 13 | 19 | 15 | — | — | $4,450 |
| Envoy XUV 2WD · 4.2L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 13 | 18 | 15 | — | — | $4,450 |
| Envoy XUV 2WD · 5.3L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 19 | 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 | 12 | 17 | 14 | — | — | $4,800 |
| Envoy XL 4WD · 5.3L · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 13 | 18 | 15 | — | — | $4,450 |
| Envoy XUV 4WD · 4.2L · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 12 | 17 | 14 | — | — | $4,800 |
| Envoy XUV 4WD · 5.3L · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 13 | 18 | 15 | — | — | $4,450 |
| Envoy 2WD · 5.3L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 19 | 16 | — | — | $4,200 |
| Envoy 4WD · 5.3L · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 17 | 15 | — | — | $4,450 |
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