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2004 GMC Envoy Xuv

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

132 reports with mileage · 18 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Electrical System. Review the 79 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Fuel System, Gasoline. Review the 18 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Visibility. Review the 13 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

4 crash reports1 fire reports5 injury reports

What owners actually said

150 reports
38,000 miles · Dec 30, 2008
Latches/locks/linkagesStructure

THE DROP GATE ACTUATOR STOPPED WORKING. THE GATE WONT OPEN. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10253246

41,300 miles · Dec 30, 2008
Electrical System

THE SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE BROKE AND GAVE WRONG READING. HAD TO REPLACE IP CLUSTER. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10253244

41,000 miles · Dec 30, 2008
Power Train

THE GEARS IN THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL GOT DAMAGED AT 41,000 MILES. HAD TO REPLACE THE GEARS. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10253240

81,500 miles · Dec 19, 2008
Fuel System, Gasoline

SMELL OF GAS INSIDE OF VEHICLE, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON AND NOTICE OF GAS ON GARAGE FLOOR. TOOK VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC AND FOUND OUT THAT THE GAS TANK WAS LEAKING AROUND THE NECK OF THE TANK WHERE THE REFILL HOSE CONNECTS. FOUND OUT THAT CHEVROLET AND GMC HAD A SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT # 07099A ON THIS PROBLEM. I TOOK MY VEHICL…

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SMELL OF GAS INSIDE OF VEHICLE, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON AND NOTICE OF GAS ON GARAGE FLOOR. TOOK VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC AND FOUND OUT THAT THE GAS TANK WAS LEAKING AROUND THE NECK OF THE TANK WHERE THE REFILL HOSE CONNECTS. FOUND OUT THAT CHEVROLET AND GMC HAD A SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT # 07099A ON THIS PROBLEM. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND I WAS TOLD THAT MY VEHICLE IS NOT COVERED ON THIS SCA BECAUSE OF THE VIN NUMBER. I CALLED GMC CUSTOMER SERVICE ON RECALLS AND I WAS TOLD THE SAME THING. THE DEALER AGREED TO PAY 2/3'S OF THE BILL AND I WILL HAVE TO PAY 1/3 OF IT. ON THE SCA SHEET IT LIST THE FOLLOWING FOR MY VEHICLE. THE LAST 8 DIGITS OF THE VIN STARTING WITH 46100001 TO 46116824. MY VEHICLE IS LEAKING SO BADLY THAT I CAN SMELL GAS INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE ALL THE TIME. IT IS VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. ALSO I PARK MY VEHICLE IN MY GARAGE ALL THE TIME AND THIS IS DANGEROUS. I THINK THAT ALL OF THE 2002 TO 2004 CHEVROLET TRAIL BLAZERS AND GMC ENVOYS WILL HAVE THIS PROBLEM WITH THE LEAKING GAS TANKS. THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE DESIGN OF THE TANK. I WAS TOLD BY THE SERVICE TECH AT THE DEALER THAT THEY USE TO HAVE A LOT OF PROBLEMS WITH THE GAS TANKS. HE SAID THAT SINCE THEY HAVE CHANGED THE TANKS OUT ON THE COVERED VEHICLES THAT THEY HAVE HAD NONE OF THE VEHICLES BACK IN WITH LEAKING GAS TANKS. THIS IS A BIG SAFETY ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE CORRECTED. SOME PEOPLE WOULD NOT NOTICE THIS PROBLEM AND IF THEY HAVE AN ACCIDENT THIS COULD CAUSE MORE INJURIES AND POSSIBLE DEATHS. THIS COULD ALSO CAUSE AN EXPLOSION AROUND SPARKS OR STATIC IN SOMEONE'S GARAGE. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10252276

67,000 miles · Dec 17, 2008
Electrical System

SPEEDOMETER MALFUNCTION - ENVOY 2004 -ELECTRICAL ERRORS SPEEDOMETER MALFUNCTIONS OFF & ON.......UP TO 120 MPH WHILE IDLING, NOT ABLE TO GET CORRECT SPEED READING.......UNSAFE. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10252055

62,000 miles · Dec 4, 2008
Fuel System, Gasoline

FILL FUEL TANK WITH FUEL. DRIVE AROUND. SMELL GAS ODOR WHEN STOPPED/PARKED. DID NOT FIX. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10250795

60,000 miles · Dec 4, 2008
Electrical System

SPEEDOMETER GAGE IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER STOPS/STICKS RANDOMLY. I NEED TO START/STOP THE IGNITION TO DECREASE THE MPH READING IN 5MPH DECREMENTS. FAULTY STEPPER MOTOR. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10250793

58,000 miles · Dec 4, 2008
Fuel System, Gasoline

THE "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" WARNING LIGHT HAS ILLUMINATED APPROXIMATELY FIVE OR SIX TIMES (ABOUT ONE-TWO MONTHS BETWEEN OCCURRENCES) SINCE JANUARY 2008. EVERY TIME I READ THE CODES, IT CAME UP AS P0442. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10250791

44,750 miles · Nov 11, 2008
Unknown Or Other

I HAVE SPEEDOMETER PROBLEMS WITH MY 2004 SUV ENVOY XUV AND I AM BELIEVE THIS TO BE MORE OF A RECALL PROBLEM THAN JUST BAD LUCK AND MY HEAR SHIFT IN THE TRUCK IS GOING OUT "THE ELECTRONIC ACUTATOR," ALL OF THIS IS JUST UNREAL WITH THESE CAR AND TRUCKS HAVING THESE TYPE MALFUNCTION AND THE MAKE DOES NOT WANT TO HONOR THE REPAIRS. …

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I HAVE SPEEDOMETER PROBLEMS WITH MY 2004 SUV ENVOY XUV AND I AM BELIEVE THIS TO BE MORE OF A RECALL PROBLEM THAN JUST BAD LUCK AND MY HEAR SHIFT IN THE TRUCK IS GOING OUT "THE ELECTRONIC ACUTATOR," ALL OF THIS IS JUST UNREAL WITH THESE CAR AND TRUCKS HAVING THESE TYPE MALFUNCTION AND THE MAKE DOES NOT WANT TO HONOR THE REPAIRS. I HAVE NEVER IN MY MANY OF CARS ALONG WITH FAMILY MEMBER HAD AUTO REPAIR SUCH AS THIS. I CAN'T WAIT TO GOT BACK TO A FOREIGN AND I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER GMC AGAIN. GMC SAID THY WOULD GET THE DEAL TO HELP WITH HALF THE REPAIR, BUT THE DEAL HERE CHANGED NAMES AND MANAGEMENT FROM MILLSAPS TO TEEAMS AUTO. THESE CARS COST WAY TOO MUCH FOR THINGS LIKE THIS TO GO WRONG. I WANT TO VOICE MY OPINION ABOUT TO AN ORGANIZATION THAT WILL AT LEAST READ ABOUT IT. THE CONSUMER HAS TO PAY WAY TO MUCH FOR SOMETHING THEY ALREADY PAID FOR. MY TRUCK IS ROLLING MILES THAT I AM NOT REALLY DRIVING AND THIS IS SAD. I MADE THE MISTAKE OF GETTING THIS TRUCK USED AND THAT WAS A TERRIBLE MISTAKE ESPECIALLY WHEN THE MAKER DOES NOT CAR ENOUGH ABOUT THE CONSUMER TO MAKE IT RIGHT. THIS IS PROBABLY SOME OF THE PROBLEMS WITH THE ECONOMY NOW AND THAT THE LITTLE MAN HAS TO PAY THE COST BECAUSE THE MONEY MAKERS WILL NOT HONOR RIGHT WITH THE CONSUMERS, YOU CAN'T CHEAT PEOPLE AND/OR BE DISHONEST AND THINK IT WILL NOT COME BACK TO YOU. I HAVE NOT HAD PERFORMANCE FAILURE, BUT I AM CONCERN ABOUT MY SAFETY WITH SUCH PROBLEMS AS GEAR SHIFT ELECTRONIC ACTUATOR FAILING. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10248409

90,000 miles · Nov 5, 2008
Electrical System

THE SPEEDOMETER ON MY ENVOY XUV JUMPED FROM 75MPH TO 120MOH AS I SLOWED DOWN TO EXIT THE INTERSTATE. IT CONTINUED TO INCREASE, ALTHOUGH IT WAS PAST THE POINT OF REGISTERING ANY SPEED. IT HAS LOWERED SOME, BUT IS STILL ACTING ERRATICALLY. THIS VEHICLE IS ONLY 4 YEARS OLD, AND I'M LOOKING AT A $500+ REPAIR. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10247775

Official recalls

0

No recalls in this snapshot.

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NHTSA investigations

2

RQ17002 · Loss Of Headlights

Opened Apr 24, 2017 · Closed Mar 29, 2021

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Exterior Lighting:headlights

The subject vehicles are model year (MY) 2002-2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, 2004-2007 Buick Rainier, 2003-2008 Isuzu Ascender, 2005-2009 Saab 9-7X, 2002-2004 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2003-2006 Chevrolet SSR, 2005-2009 Buick Lacrosse, and 2006-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix. This scope includes the Trailblazer/Envoy variants: 2002-2006 Envoy XL/Trailblazer EXT and 2004-2005 Envoy XUV. The original scope of this investigation was expanded to include all vehicles equipped with the subject Headlight Driver Module (HDM). The focus of the investigation was to determine whether actions performed by General Motors adequately addressed any unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety in the subject vehicles concerning the headlights and the HDM that controls them.Under normal electrical load and environmental conditions, the HDM can overheat inside the Underhood Electrical Center (UEC). This can cause the module to fail and result in a simultaneous loss of both low beam headlights and both daytime running lights (DRLs), often with no warning or prior detectability to the driver. This failure can be intermittent or permanent. No other exterior lights are affected. High beams, turn signals, brake lights, and reverse lights are still operational.General Motors addressed this issue with 2 recalls (14V755 & 15V519) and a special coverage program (N172091910). In view of the recalls and special coverage program implemented by GM and the vehicle high beams continuing to operate, ODI has tentatively concluded that the actions taken by GM mitigate any unreasonable risk to safety posed by HDM failure in the subject vehicles.Accordingly, the investigation is closed. The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that a safety-related defect does not exist. The agency reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by new circumstances.The ODI reports cited above are available for review online at NHTSA.gov under the identification numbers in the attached document.

PE05006 · Turn Signal Failures

Opened Feb 4, 2005 · Closed May 6, 2005

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Exterior Lighting:turn Signal; Exterior Lighting:turn Signal:flasher Unit; Exterior Lighting:turn Signal:switch

BY LETTER DATED APRIL 29, 2005, GM NOTIFIED THE AGENCY THAT IT IS CONDUCTING ASAFETY RECALL ( NHTSA RECALL NO. 05V198 ) INVOLVING CERTAIN MODEL YEARS (MY) 2003-2004 ISUZU ASCENDER, CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER, GMC ENVOY, OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA AND MY 2004 BUICK RAINER VEHICLES.THE RECALL APPLIES TO VEHICLES BUILT FROM APRIL 2003 THROUGH NOVEMBER 2003 FOR A TOTAL VEHICLE POPULATION OF 286,478.GM REPORTS THE DIRECTIONAL/HAZARD SIGNALS FAILURE IS DUE TO STICKING CONTACTS ON ROUTING RELAYS IN THE FLASHER MODULE.GM WILL REPLACE THE FLASHER MODULE ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES.BASED ON GM'S SAFETY RECALL ACTION, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.

Additional source detail variants (3)

Exterior Lighting:turn Signal:flasher Unit

BY LETTER DATED APRIL 29, 2005, GM NOTIFIED THE AGENCY THAT IT IS CONDUCTING ASAFETY RECALL ( NHTSA RECALL NO. 05V198 ) INVOLVING CERTAIN MODEL YEARS (MY) 2003-2004 ISUZU ASCENDER, CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER, GMC ENVOY, OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA AND MY 2004 BUICK RAINER VEHICLES.THE RECALL APPLIES TO VEHICLES BUILT FROM APRIL 2003 THROUGH NOVEMBER 2003 FOR A TOTAL VEHICLE POPULATION OF 286,478.GM REPORTS THE DIRECTIONAL/HAZARD SIGNALS FAILURE IS DUE TO STICKING CONTACTS ON ROUTING RELAYS IN THE FLASHER MODULE.GM WILL REPLACE THE FLASHER MODULE ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES.BASED ON GM'S SAFETY RECALL ACTION, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.

Exterior Lighting:turn Signal

BY LETTER DATED APRIL 29, 2005, GM NOTIFIED THE AGENCY THAT IT IS CONDUCTING ASAFETY RECALL ( NHTSA RECALL NO. 05V198 ) INVOLVING CERTAIN MODEL YEARS (MY) 2003-2004 ISUZU ASCENDER, CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER, GMC ENVOY, OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA AND MY 2004 BUICK RAINER VEHICLES.THE RECALL APPLIES TO VEHICLES BUILT FROM APRIL 2003 THROUGH NOVEMBER 2003 FOR A TOTAL VEHICLE POPULATION OF 286,478.GM REPORTS THE DIRECTIONAL/HAZARD SIGNALS FAILURE IS DUE TO STICKING CONTACTS ON ROUTING RELAYS IN THE FLASHER MODULE.GM WILL REPLACE THE FLASHER MODULE ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES.BASED ON GM'S SAFETY RECALL ACTION, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.

Exterior Lighting:turn Signal:switch

BY LETTER DATED APRIL 29, 2005, GM NOTIFIED THE AGENCY THAT IT IS CONDUCTING ASAFETY RECALL ( NHTSA RECALL NO. 05V198 ) INVOLVING CERTAIN MODEL YEARS (MY) 2003-2004 ISUZU ASCENDER, CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER, GMC ENVOY, OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA AND MY 2004 BUICK RAINER VEHICLES.THE RECALL APPLIES TO VEHICLES BUILT FROM APRIL 2003 THROUGH NOVEMBER 2003 FOR A TOTAL VEHICLE POPULATION OF 286,478.GM REPORTS THE DIRECTIONAL/HAZARD SIGNALS FAILURE IS DUE TO STICKING CONTACTS ON ROUTING RELAYS IN THE FLASHER MODULE.GM WILL REPLACE THE FLASHER MODULE ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES.BASED ON GM'S SAFETY RECALL ACTION, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.