2004 Gmc ENVOY: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
367 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
72,001 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2004 model year. Data snapshot: . 287 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 91 of 367 complaints (24.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system concerns | 44 | 12.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 31 | 8.4% |
| Engine operation | 24 | 6.5% |
| Braking behavior | 24 | 6.5% |
| Steering behavior | 12 | 3.3% |
| Transmission and shifting | 6 | 1.6% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 91 |
| Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel | 66 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 38 |
| Exterior Lighting | 27 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 22 |
| Air Bags | 21 |
| Engine | 16 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 14 |
Electrical System: 91; Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel: 66; Fuel/Propulsion System: 38; Exterior Lighting: 27; Fuel System, Gasoline: 22; Air Bags: 21; Engine: 16; Vehicle Speed Control: 14
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 29 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 41 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 78 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 47 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 52 |
| 150,000 and above | 40 |
Under 25,000: 29; 25,000 to 49,999: 41; 50,000 to 74,999: 78; 75,000 to 99,999: 47; 100,000 to 149,999: 52; 150,000 and above: 40
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (78). 80 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 14 |
| 2005 | 15 |
| 2006 | 20 |
| 2007 | 20 |
| 2008 | 44 |
| 2009 | 39 |
| 2010 | 42 |
| 2011 | 18 |
| 2012 | 17 |
| 2013 | 18 |
| 2014 | 33 |
| 2015 | 25 |
| 2016 | 14 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2020 | 4 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
2004: 14; 2005: 15; 2006: 20; 2007: 20; 2008: 44; 2009: 39; 2010: 42; 2011: 18; 2012: 17; 2013: 18; 2014: 33; 2015: 25; 2016: 14; 2017: 16; 2018: 9; 2019: 14; 2020: 4; 2021: 1; 2022: 1; 2023: 1; 2024: 1; 2025: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Fuel system concerns appears in 44 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 31 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 24 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10058483 · 2004-02-19 (February 19, 2004)
SERVICE 4WD LIGHT CAME ONE WITH 2500 MILES ON NEW 2004 GMC ENVOY. REPLACED ACTUATOR, THEN A CONTROL MODULE ON TRANSFER CASE. WAS TOLD NEITHER FIXED THE PROBLEM. NOW TOLD THE TRANSFER CASE MUST BE REPLACED.
Owner-reported narrative. 1,700 miles reported. Look up ODI 10058483 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10059649 · 2004-02-24 (February 24, 2004)
WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER AND CHANGE THE FLAT TIRE. THERE WERE NO OBJECTS IN THE ROAD. MICHELIN, TIRE SIZE 265/45R15
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10059649 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10061398 · 2004-03-04 (March 4, 2004)
CONSUMER STATED INCOMING AIR PRESSURE AND NOISE WERE HURTING HIS AND HIS FAMILY EARS. THE NOISES WERE UNBEARABLE. ALSO, THE PRESSURE OF AIR COMING INTO THE VEHICLE CAUSED THE LINER ON THE ROOF TO FLAP UP AND DOWN. THIS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH. CONSUMER WAS STOPPED ON THE FREEWAY THE OTHER DAY BY THE POLICE BECAUSE HE WAS TRAVELING TOO SLOW. CONSUMER CLAIMED THAT HE HAD TO TRAVEL SLOWLY BECAUSE OF THE AIR RUSHING INSIDE, AFTER VEHICLE WAS CLOSED TIGHTLY, IT WAS CAUSING HIS WIFE EAR PAIN. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AT L…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10061398 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10065798 · 2004-04-08 (April 8, 2004)
AT RANDOM TIMES WHEN USING THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL THE HAZARD LIGHTS WILL COME ON INSTEAD OF THE TURN SIGNAL OR THEY JUST WON'T BLINK AT ALL. THE REST OF THE TIME IT WORKS FINE BUT COULD BE A DANGEROUS SITUATION AT THE TIMES THE TURN SIGNAL DOES NOT WORK.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10065798 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10081918 · 2004-08-12 (August 12, 2004)
WHEN IT RAINED THE CONSUMER NOTICED IT LEAKED INTO THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER MADE CONTACT WITH THE DEALER ON FIVE SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT RAIN WAS COMING THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD. *AK THIS PROBLEM WAS NOTICED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS FIRST PURCHASED. THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT FLOOR WOULD GET WET WHEN IT RAINED. THE CLIPS WERE NOT SEALING THE PILLAR AND THE WINDSHIELD LEAKED. BULLETIN#030857004. *SC *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10081918 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10082639 · 2004-07-26 (July 26, 2004)
I EXPERIENCE EAR PAIN IF I DRIVE WHILE ALL WINDOWS ARE DOWN. (PARTICULARLY THE BACK WINDOWS). Y REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILED TO WORK FOR NO REASON. THE NEXT TIME I GOT INTO THE CAR, IT WORKED. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 12,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10082639 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10082747 · 2004-07-27 (July 27, 2004)
I PURCHASED A 20054 GMC ENVOY IN FEBRUARY AND WE TOOK OUR FIRST LONG DISTANCE TRIP THIS SUMMER. AT INTERSTATE SPEEDS ON DOWNHILL SLOPES THE CRUISE CONTROL BUCKS CONTINUOUSLY, WHICH I CONSIDER POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS. THE LOCAL DEALER TOLD ME THAT THIS WAS INHERENT IN THE DESIGN OF THE VEHICLE, AND THAT MANY OTHERS DID THIS ALSO. I HAVE NEVER ENCOUNTERED THIS WITH OTHER VEHICLES THAT I HAVE OWNED.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 6,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10082747 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10087298 · 2004-08-05 (August 5, 2004)
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR FAILED. THE SEAT BELT WAS REPLACED. HOWEVER, THE PART CONTINUED TO FAIL. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 5,300 miles reported. Look up ODI 10087298 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
05V198000 · Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal
Reported: 2005-05-05 (May 5, 2005)
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE DRIVER WISHING TO SIGNAL A TURN BY MOVING THE DIRECTIONAL SIGNAL LEVER, (UP OR DOWN) MAY CAUSE THE FRONT MARKER/TURN LIGHTS AND REAR TURN LIGHTS TO FLASH IN A MANNER SIMILAR TO HAZARD WARNING, RATHER THAN FLASHING ON THE DESIRED SIDE ONLY.
Consequence: THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO CLEARLY SIGNAL THEIR INTENTIONS TO TURN, CHANGE TRAVEL LANES, OR POTENTIALLY WARN OTHERS OF AN IMPAIRED VEHICLE OPERATING CONDITION INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SUSPECT FLASHER MODULES WITH A NEW FLASHER MODULE DESIGNED WITH SEALED RELAYS AND MORE DURABLE CONTACT MATERIAL INSIDE OF THE RELAYS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2005. ISUZU BEGAN MAILING OWNER LETTERS ON AUGUST 4, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727, BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, AND OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537.
NHTSA campaign record ↗