2009 Gmc ENVOY: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
17 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
90,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2009 model year. Data snapshot: . 16 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Exterior Lighting is the most frequently named component, appearing in 6 of 17 complaints (35.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 11.8% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 5.9% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 5.9% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 5.9% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 5.9% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 6 |
| Engine | 4 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 |
Exterior Lighting: 6; Engine: 4; Electrical System: 3; Power Train: 2; Steering: 2; Unknown Or Other: 2; Air Bags: 1; Electrical System:Ignition: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 7 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 7 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 7; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 7; 150,000 and above: 1
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (7). 1 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 |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 4 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
2010: 1; 2012: 1; 2013: 1; 2014: 3; 2015: 4; 2016: 1; 2017: 3; 2019: 1; 2020: 1; 2024: 1
Pattern summary
Exterior Lighting leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 2 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 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 10303330 · 2010-01-30 (January 30, 2010)
MY GAS GAUGE BEGAN TO SWAY FROM E TO F, NO MATTER HOW FULL THE TANK WAS. EVENTUALLY THE GAUGE JUST REMAINED ON E AND I'VE HAD TO ESTIMATE MILEAGE ON WHEN IT IS TIME TO FILL UP, FOR 6 MONTHS NOW. I'VE SPOKE WITH OTHER GMC ENVOY OWNERS AND THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM. IS THERE A RECALL FOR THIS? *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 60,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10303330 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10443827 · 2012-01-15 (January 15, 2012)
WHILE DRIVING AROUND TOWN, I HEAR A NOISE, THAT SOUNDED LIKE A FLAT. THE TRUCK BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN ON ITS OWN, WITHOUT ME APPLYING THE BREAKES. I MANAGED TO GET THE TRUCK OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE SERVICE STABLTRK LIGHT WA ON, THE BRAKES LOCKED UP. I HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO DID 1400 DOLLARS OF WORK ON IT , BUT STATED THE COULD NOT GET IT TO DUPLICATE MY COMPLAINT. 7 DAYS LATER IT REPEATED THE SAME THING, I HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALER. THIS TIME THEY TOLD ME THAT I HAD CONTAMINATED BRAKE FLUID. I WAS UPSET, AND FELT I WAS BIN…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10443827 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10508924 · 2013-04-20 (April 20, 2013)
VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN LOT OF LOCAL SHOPPING MALL AT 10:30 AM - WHEN REAR WINDSHIELD BLEW OUT , SHATTERING AND SPLINTERING INTO A THOUSAND PIECES FOR NO APPARENT REASON - LUCKILY NO ONE WAS INJURED - ONLINE SEARCH REVEALS MANY SIMILAR INCIDENTS WITH THIS VEHICLE - GM NEEDS TO ADDRESS THIS BEFORE SOMEONE IS SERIOUSLY INJURED. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 70,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10508924 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10569469 · 2014-03-14 (March 14, 2014)
LUCKILY I STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND THE CAR QUIT. I PUT IT IN PARK AND TRIED TO RE-START IT BUT HAD NOTHING. A POLICE OFFICER PULLED UP BEHIND ME AND RADIOED FOR A TOW TRUCK. THEY TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND $300.00 DOLLARS LATER SAID IT WAS THE IGNITION SWITCH. THEY GAVE ME THE OLD SWITCH AND I STILL HAVE IT. NOW I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT WOULD HAVE HAPPENED IF I HAD BEEN ON A MAJOR FREEWAY TRAVELING AT 75-80 MPH AND THE SWITCH WERE TO GO OUT? G M IS JUST RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES, WHAT ABOUT ALL THE REST THAT STILL HAVE THE SAME T…
Owner-reported narrative. 56,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10569469 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10611219 · 2014-07-17 (July 17, 2014)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 GMC ENVOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG AND THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED DUE TO THE IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE. AS A RESULT, THE FRONTAL AIR BAG AND THE STEERING WHEEL POSITION SENOR WAS REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDE IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V171000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM),…
Owner-reported narrative. 63,566 miles reported. Look up ODI 10611219 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10651944 · 2014-11-02 (November 2, 2014)
THE HEADLIGHTS GO OUT AND WILL NOT COME BACK ON WHILE DRIVING MY SISTER TOOK IT TO GM WHILE IT WAS STILL UNDER WARRENTY AND WAS TOLD THAT IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRENTY SHE PAID $35,000 FOR THIS GMC AND CAN NOT DRIVE IT AT NIGHT 6MONTHS AFTER BUYING THE ENVOY IF MY SISTER GETS KILLED BECAUSE OF THIS UNSAFE ENVOY ITS ON GMC IF IT COMES ON A GMC AND ITS STILL UNDER WARRENTY THEN IT SHOULD BE COVERED,IF GMC SELL DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT THEN IT SHOULD FIX IT IF IT UNDER THE GMC NAME. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 10,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10651944 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10678223 · 2015-01-22 (January 22, 2015)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 GMC ENVOY. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, AN ABNORMAL NOISE EMITTED FROM UNDERNEATH THE RIGHT PASSENGER'S SEAT. THE PROBLEM RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHERE IT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000. ..UPDATED 10/28/16 *BF UPDATED 03/19/15*BF....UPDATED 04/28/15*JB..UPDATED 10/04/16 *BF UPDATED 10/31/16.*JB UPDATED 9/19/2017*CN
Owner-reported narrative. 60,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10678223 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10778976 · 2015-10-01 (October 1, 2015)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 GMC ENVOY. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, BOTH HEADLIGHTS AND TAIL LIGHTS FAILED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE HOME USING THE FOG LIGHTS. AFTER LETTING THE ENGINE COOL DOWN, THE VEHICLE WOULD OPERATE NORMALLY. THE CONTACT WAS A CERTIFIED MECHANIC AND NOTED THAT THE VOLT METER DROPPED TO 12 VOLTS WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 119,000. UPDATE 01/13/16 UPDATED 01/22/16.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. 119,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10778976 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.