Gmc ENVOY XL steering problems
22 complaint narratives mention steering terms.
Key facts
594 owner complaints analyzed
8 distinct recall campaigns
70,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2002 to 2006 model years. Data snapshot: . 496 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Steering behavior evidence
22 of 594 complaints match this topic (3.7%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 10139111 · 2005-10-08 (October 8, 2005)
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM FAILURE AT 7,000 MILES : VEHICLE COMPUTER RELATED EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM FAILURE / DAMAGED COMPONENTS AT 12,000 MILES STABILIZER BAR LINK FAILURES COMPLETE DASHBOARD GAUGE CLUSTER FAILURE REAR BRAKE DETERIORATION, HEAVY BRAKE DAMAGE PASSENGER SIDE MIRROR LOSS OF CONTROL POWER STEERING PUMP FAILURE TRANSMISSION MODULE/ FWD FAILURE BATTERY FAILURE CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE VALVE LIFTER TAPPING EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILURE SEAT BELT SHOULDER RESTRAINT LOCKUP, PASSENGER SIDE. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 33,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10139111 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10140749 · 2005-10-25 (October 25, 2005)
IN 10 DAYS, HAD THE TRANSMISSION GO OUT ($3200), EXHAUST MANIFOLD GASKETS START LEAKING ($400), 4WD SWITCH ($250), AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PARK LOCK IN STEERING COLUMN ($250) AND NOW I HAVE A 4WD SERVICE LIGHT ON. THE DEALER HAS BEEN TOTALLY UNHELPFUL. ALTHOUGH I AM AN ENGINEER AT A TIER 1 U.S. AUTO SUPPLIER, I WILL BE LOOKING OVERSEAS FOR MY NEXT CAR. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 62,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10140749 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10190143 · 2007-05-08 (May 8, 2007)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 GMC ENVOY XL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING THE SAME FAILURES AS NOTED IN RECALL # 03V096000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: WIRING: INTERIOR/UNDER DASH). HE HAS TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, BUT THE FAILURE STILL PERSISTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAT BELTS CONTINUE TO LOCK AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE MALFUNCTIONING. THE WIPERS HAVE BEEN REPLACED NUMEROUS TIMES AND THE FAILURE CAUSES LIMITED VISIBILITY IN CERTAIN WEATHER CONDITIONS. THE SUSPENSION FOR THE ARMS OF THE BALL JOINTS WAS REPLACED AND …
Owner-reported narrative. 38,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10190143 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10132217 · 2005-09-23 (September 23, 2005)
DT: WHILE DRIVING AT 35-40 MPH VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND THE STEERING WAS NOT OPERATING . THERE WAS NO RESPONSE TO THE VEHICLE AT ALL. THIS OCCURRED IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC OF A MAJOR HIGHWAY. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP. A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WAS DONE AND THE RESULT SHOWED THE NEED TO DO AN UPDATE OF SOFTWARE FOR THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE ( ECM) AND THE POWER TRAIN, IN GENERAL. THEY PERFORMED THE REPAIRS. *AK THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED THE WEEK BEFORE THIS OCCURRED. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 28,203 miles reported. Look up ODI 10132217 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10183234 · 2007-02-22 (February 22, 2007)
ON 2/15/07 I WAS DRIVING TO WORK AT APPROXIMATELY 50MPH WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE STEERING WENT OUT, BRAKES LOCKED UP, ALL GAUGES WENT ERRATIC BOUNCING FROM SIDE TO SIDE AND THE HEATER STARTED BLOWING COLD AIR UPON THIS HAPPENING I NEARLY WENT INTO A CREEK HOWEVER STRUGGLING DID MANAGE TO SAFELY GET THE VEHICLE OFF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD IN A DITCH. I HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE LOCAL DEALER WHEN UPON DIAGNOSIS THE SERVICE MANAGER INFORMED ME THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH HAD FAILED AND ALL OF THE ABOVE COMPONENTS WERE TIED INTO THE SWITCH. I AT MY …
Owner-reported narrative. 67,021 miles reported. Look up ODI 10183234 at NHTSA ↗