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GMC Envoy Problems, Recalls and MPG by Year

What this means

NHTSA lists 27 recall campaigns across the GMC Envoy, 1995–2009. Owners have filed 2,646 complaints with NHTSA. Of the last 15 model years with settled counts, the 2005 drew the most (497) and the 1995 the fewest (1).

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026

GMC Envoy complaints by model year

2,646 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.

199519961997199819992000200120022003200420052006200720082009
ComplaintsStill collecting reports3Recall campaigns

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fewest complaints

  • 1995 · 1 complaints
  • 1997 · 1 complaints
  • 1996 · 2 complaints

Most complaints

  • 2005 · 497 complaints
  • 2002 · 496 complaints
  • 2006 · 447 complaints

Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →

Problem areas by model year

Complaints that name each component, 2000–2009. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.

GMC Envoy owner complaints by component and model year (NHTSA ODI)
Component2000200120022003200420052006200720082009
Electrical system 33708016618911375184
Fuel system 113767301981697511
Exterior lighting 40252741456075176
Power train 418338151820752
Engine and engine cooling 208825192810380
Fuel/propulsion system 0021294031411600
Air bags 0142393028131051
Visibility 6150321413212120

Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

GMC Envoy recalls (27)

Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one Envoy model year, newest first.

NHTSA recall campaigns for the GMC Envoy
CampaignFiledWhatModel yearsRepaired
15V599000Sep 24, 2015Driver's Master Power Window Switch may Short2006, 200760.7%
15V519000Aug 14, 2015Headlamps may Fail2006, 200751.2%
14V404000Jul 2, 2014Driver's Master Power Window Switch may Short2006, 200766.7%
13V248000Jun 13, 2013Driver's Master Power Window Switch2006, 2007—
12V406000Aug 16, 2012Driver's Master Power Window Switch2006, 2007—
06V417000Oct 31, 2006LEATHER SEAT COVERS/AIR BAG SENSING SYSTEM2005, 2006—
05V552000Dec 7, 2005TIRE INFORMATION LABEL/FMVSS 1102006—
05V455000Oct 5, 2005POWER STEERING HOSE2006—
05V198000May 5, 2005TURN SIGNAL FAILURE2003, 2004—
05V035000Feb 3, 2005FMVSS 212/WINDSHIELD URETHANE ADHESION2005—
04V289000Jun 23, 2004GM/ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED AIR SUSPENSION2002—
04V201000Apr 28, 2004GM/FMVSS 209/SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES2002—
04V046000Feb 4, 2004GM/WINDSHIELD WIPER ASSEMBLY2002, 2003—
03V250000Jul 15, 2003GM/FMVSS 225/OWNER'S MANUAL INFORMATION2002, 2003—
03V151000Apr 23, 2003GM/BRAKE PIPE2003—

Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.

Check on NHTSA ↗
All 27 GMC Envoy recalls by model year →

Fuel economy by model year

200216 mpg
200315–16 mpg
200416 mpg
200515–16 mpg
200616–17 mpg
200716–17 mpg
200816–17 mpg
200916–17 mpg

EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Where to next

GMC Envoy FAQ

How many recalls has the GMC Envoy had?

NHTSA lists 27 recall campaigns that cover at least one GMC Envoy model year from 1995 to 2009. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.

Which GMC Envoy year has the most complaints?

Among the last 15 model years with settled counts, the 2005 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (497) and the 1995 the fewest (1). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.

What are the most common GMC Envoy problems?

Across the 2000–2009 model years, owners most often name the electrical system, fuel system, exterior lighting in complaints filed with NHTSA.

What mpg does the GMC Envoy get?

EPA rates the 2009 GMC Envoy at 16 to 17 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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