Recalls (1)
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2001 GMC Envoy. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗GM/FMVSS 201/CONSOLE COVER/ARMREST
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- DURING A CRASH, THE CONSOLE COVER COULD OPEN AND THE COVER OR ITEMS STORED UNDER IT COULD INJURY AN OCCUPANT.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CONSOLE LATCH MECHANISM.
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Owner complaints (5)
5 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The electrical system is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 3 | 60% |
| Air bags | 1 | 20% |
| Fuel system | 1 | 20% |
| Power train | 1 | 20% |
| Suspension | 1 | 20% |
| Unknown or other | 1 | 20% |
| Visibility | 1 | 20% |
How 2001 compares with other Envoy years
Best and worst Envoy years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 19 | 2 |
| 1999 | 9 | 1 |
| 2000 | 22 | 1 |
| 2001 | 5 | 1 |
| 2002 | 496 | 13 |
| 2003 | 401 | 7 |
| 2004 | 374 | 1 |
| 2005 | 497 | 2 |
| 2006 | 447 | 8 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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Print a one-page buyer's checklist: each recall campaign with a box to tick when the seller shows proof of repair, the top complaint areas to inspect, crash stars, MPG, and a link back to this page.
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2001 GMC Envoy FAQ
How many recalls does the 2001 GMC Envoy have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign: 00V375000 (structure). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2001 GMC Envoy problems?
Owners filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. Electrical system (3), Air bags (1), Fuel system (1) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 2001 Envoy compare with other years?
Among the 1997–2006 GMC Envoy model years at least five years old, the 1997 drew the fewest complaints (1) and the 2005 the most (497). The 2001 drew 5. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
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.