2004 Gmc Envoy Xl problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel (33) · Electrical System (33) · Fuel System, Gasoline (14)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Gmc Envoy Xl model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
145 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (137)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-07-18 · PIP5601C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from tac.
Unknown Or Other 2024-09-06 · PIT3271P · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. general motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. technician s
Electrical System 2024-08-26 · General Communication · Service Campaign
vehicle wide programming (vwp) is a new process to update software on gm vehicles. it provides the ability via a single selection within techline connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected modules (with some exceptions). the updating of modules is com
Power Train 2024-07-24 · 24-NA-141 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
gm is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. the damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or inadequate packaging or shipping. this bulletin advises the dealers to be more careful not to damage the transmissions durin
Fuel/Propulsion System 2024-06-28 · 16-NA-383 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, crank no start, extended crank or misfire, mil with dtcs, and explains how top tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
Unknown Or Other 2024-06-17 · 18-NA-099 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information for use on a product assistance claim (pac), which is formerly known as a product allegation resolution (par) claim.
Showing the 6 most recent of 137 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2023-04-14 · Engine“the contact owns a 2004 gmc envoy xl. the contact stated while driving approximately 45 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the vehicle stalled. additionally, the vehicle failed to restart, with several unknown warning lights illuminated. the vehicle was towed to the residence. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer w…”
2019-08-08 · Power Train“i was driving back home, pulled in my driveway, put the vehicle in park and when i released the brake pedal the vehicle jumped and took off in reverse. i missed hitting my wife by inches. i stopped and restarted the vehicle. it would not start. i tried to push the button on the shifter.i internet searched it was said to be the lockout devise. i ins…”
2018-12-29 · Electrical System · 145,000 mi“driving at a low speed down hill on a city street, with the car in the drive position, the car stalled. this happened again driving on a flat service of a parking lot of a shopping center. again, with the car in the drive position going at a low speed the car stalled.…”
2018-10-04 · Air Bags · 85,000 mi · 💥 crash“four vehicle accident, #three vehicle in line from the front. traveling at posted speed limit of 60mph. sudden hard braking, hit in the front & rear of the vehicle, vehicle was considered a total right off. no air bag deployment on driver or passenger in front seat! rush hour traffic on four lane st. hwy., dfw, tx. march of 2014. …”
2018-08-06 · Power Train · 140,395 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 gmc envoy xl. while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle inadvertently decelerated. the contact stopped at a fuel station and proceeded to check all the fluid levels. the contact continued to drive and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. the contact could only operate the vehicle in first and second gear…”
2017-06-02 · Exterior Lighting:headlights · 129,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2005 (na) gmc envoy xl. the contact stated that the low beam headlights failed to illuminate. the contact was able to drive home with the high beams activated. the vehicle was taken to an independent body shop and the mechanic stated that the low beam lights needed to be replaced; however, the contact was not advised as to wh…”
2017-03-29 · Exterior Lighting:turn Signal · 184,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 gmc envoy xl. while driving various speeds, the turn signal indicators became inoperable without warning. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 184,000. …”
2017-02-27 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 105,000 mi“my 2004 gmc envoy xl slt is leaking gas at the gas tank and the filler hose gas just runs down the tank to the ground its a fire risk…”
2016-09-01 · Structure · 160,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 gmc envoy xl. while driving 65 mph, the third brake light spoiler detached from the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 160,000. updated 12/01/16*lj…”
2016-07-25 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 160,000 mi · 🔥 fire“i was driving and my vehicle on i-985 hall county ga. my check gage light came on and less than 1/2 of a mile it start to smoke and burn as soon as i stopped turned of the ignition. it burnt to the ground from the engine area to the inside.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.