IllustrationWINDSHIELD WIPERS WHEN TURNED, EVEN IF THE MIST OR WASH IS SELECTED WILL NOT TURN OFF WITHOUT SHUTTING THE VEHICLE OFF FOR APPROX. 15 MINUTES ALSO BOTH HEAD LOW BEAM HEAD LIGHTS WILL NOT TURN ON WITH OR WITHOUT THE SWITCH. *TR
2004 GMC Envoy
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
More warning signs than most Envoy years
Owner complaints for the 2004 GMC Envoy are substantially higher than the model-year median of 22.
About this comparison →How this year compares
Owner complaints by model year
Compare all Envoy years →Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.
What owners reported most
All reported categories
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
290–25K
4125–50K
7850–75K
4775–100K
52100–150K
41150K+
288 reports with mileage · 79 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 164 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Exterior Lighting. Review the 39 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Fuel/propulsion System. Review the 38 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
25 crash reports11 fire reports22 injury reports
What owners actually said
367 reportsWHILE TRAVELING DOWN I-95 AT APPX. 60MPH THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME STOPPED SHORT. I SLAMMED INTO THE BACK OF IT. MY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, NOR DID ONSTAR CALL TO CHECK ON ME (SO MUCH FOR BELIEVING IN THOSE ADS!) THE ENTIRE FRONT END NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. FLUIDS WERE SPILLING FROM THE VEHICLE. 2 WITNESSES ARE CAPITOL HILL PO…
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WHILE TRAVELING DOWN I-95 AT APPX. 60MPH THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME STOPPED SHORT. I SLAMMED INTO THE BACK OF IT. MY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, NOR DID ONSTAR CALL TO CHECK ON ME (SO MUCH FOR BELIEVING IN THOSE ADS!) THE ENTIRE FRONT END NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. FLUIDS WERE SPILLING FROM THE VEHICLE. 2 WITNESSES ARE CAPITOL HILL POLICE OFFICERS WHO WERE SHOCKED THAT THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE SEATBELT DID RESTRAIN ME CAUSING IRRITATION AT THAT SITE. MY BACK, NECK AND HEAD WERE ACHING. I WAS CHECKED OUT BY THE ER. *TR
FAULTY SPEEDOMETER IN 2004 GMC ENVOY, BAD STEEPER MOTORS IN ALL 6 GAUGES. SPEEDOMETER INACCURATE, WILL GO PAST 120MPH, WILL AFFECT TACH EVENTUALLY, ALL GAUGES WILL GO BAD. THE PROBLEM IS FAULTY STEEPER MOTORS GM WAS SUPPLIED THESE BY DELPHI ELECTRONICS. GM WON A CLASS ACTION SUIT, WHY NO RELIEF TO ENVOY OWNERS? THIS AFFECTS ALL …
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FAULTY SPEEDOMETER IN 2004 GMC ENVOY, BAD STEEPER MOTORS IN ALL 6 GAUGES. SPEEDOMETER INACCURATE, WILL GO PAST 120MPH, WILL AFFECT TACH EVENTUALLY, ALL GAUGES WILL GO BAD. THE PROBLEM IS FAULTY STEEPER MOTORS GM WAS SUPPLIED THESE BY DELPHI ELECTRONICS. GM WON A CLASS ACTION SUIT, WHY NO RELIEF TO ENVOY OWNERS? THIS AFFECTS ALL 2003-2004 ENVOYS, THEY WERE INCLUDED IN THE ORIGINAL SERVICE BULLETIN THEN REMOVED? WHY NO RECALL ON THESE ITEMS GM IS AWARE OF THIS BUT AS OF TODAY NO ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN. *TR
ON A 2004 GMC ENVOY, THE WHOLE ODOMETER/SPEEDOMETER WENT OUT. NOTHING WORKED AND I HAD TO GET MY WHOLE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REPLACED. *TR
MY HEADLIGHTS GOES OUT WHILE IM DRIVING AND I WAS JUST TRYING TO FIND OUT ABOUT GMC RECALLS THEY HAD A RECALL ON THE HEAD LIGHTS SHINING IN THE WRONG DIRECTIONS BUT MINE CUTS OFF SEVERAL TIMES I HAVE TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD/HIGHWAY TO WAIT FOR THEM TO COME ON AGAIN I HAVE RUN OFF THE ROAD ONCE. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 GMC ENVOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPEEDOMETER AND FUEL GAUGE BECAME INOPERABLE. THE DEALER ESTIMATED THAT THE REPAIR WOULD COST $500 AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. ON A SEPARATE OCCASION, THE VEHICLE WOULD ONLY SHIFT INTO FIRST AND SECOND GEAR AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE OVER 35 MPH. IN ADDITION, THE …
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 GMC ENVOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPEEDOMETER AND FUEL GAUGE BECAME INOPERABLE. THE DEALER ESTIMATED THAT THE REPAIR WOULD COST $500 AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. ON A SEPARATE OCCASION, THE VEHICLE WOULD ONLY SHIFT INTO FIRST AND SECOND GEAR AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE OVER 35 MPH. IN ADDITION, THE RPMS WOULD REV HIGHER THAN NORMAL AND THE VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO PICK UP SPEED. THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD HUMMING NOISE UNDER THE HOOD WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE. THE DEALER STATED THAT A NEW TRANSMISSION WAS NEEDED. THE REPAIR WOULD COST OVER $2,000. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC STATED THAT HE COULD REBUILD THE TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 44,386 UPDATED 07/28/09 *BF THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 58,000 MILES. UPDATED 07/31/09.*JB
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 GMC ENVOY. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. HIS VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT RETRACT FOR BOTH OCCUPANTS SEATED IN THE FRONT. THE CONTACT AND THE PASSENGER STRUCK THE STEERING WHEEL WITH THEIR CHESTS AND SHOULDERS. BOTH…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 GMC ENVOY. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. HIS VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT RETRACT FOR BOTH OCCUPANTS SEATED IN THE FRONT. THE CONTACT AND THE PASSENGER STRUCK THE STEERING WHEEL WITH THEIR CHESTS AND SHOULDERS. BOTH WERE SEVERELY INJURED. THE CONTACT, PASSENGER, AND OTHER DRIVER WERE TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP AND IS AWAITING AN INVESTIGATION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 GMC ENVOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPEEDOMETER SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING. SHE CALLED THE DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIRS. THROUGH ONLINE RESEARCH, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT NUME…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 GMC ENVOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPEEDOMETER SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING. SHE CALLED THE DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIRS. THROUGH ONLINE RESEARCH, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT NUMEROUS PEOPLE WERE EXPERIENCING THE SAME FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT YET BEEN REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT BELIEVES THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO A MANUFACTURER DEFECT AND A RECALL SHOULD BE ISSUED. SHE IS UNABLE TO DETERMINE HOW FAST SHE IS DRIVING. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 84,000.
MY 2004 GMC ENVOY SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING PROPERLY. THERE WAS NO FORE-WARNING. IF I'M ON THE HIGHWAY GOING 60 MPH, IT READS I'M GOIN 25 MPH. THE NEEDLE FALLS BELOW "0" WHEN IDLING. I'VE CALLED A GMC DEALER AND THEY SAID THERE IS NO RECALL FOR THIS ALTHOUGH I'VE READ MANY EXACT COMPLAINTS ONLINE. *TR
I OWN A 2004 GMC ENVOY AND THE SPEEDOMETER HAS STOPPED WORKING CORRECTLY. IT IS VERY ERRATIC AND GOES ANYWHERE BETWEEN 10-100 MILES OVER THE SPEED I AM TRAVELING. I'VE BEEN STOPPED TWICE FOR SPEEDING AND RECEIVED A FINE FOR $170.00. GMS STATES IT IS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE, I DISAGREE! WHEN I WAS STOPPED I TRIED EXPLAINING TO THE…
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I OWN A 2004 GMC ENVOY AND THE SPEEDOMETER HAS STOPPED WORKING CORRECTLY. IT IS VERY ERRATIC AND GOES ANYWHERE BETWEEN 10-100 MILES OVER THE SPEED I AM TRAVELING. I'VE BEEN STOPPED TWICE FOR SPEEDING AND RECEIVED A FINE FOR $170.00. GMS STATES IT IS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE, I DISAGREE! WHEN I WAS STOPPED I TRIED EXPLAINING TO THE POLICE OFFICER WHAT WAS WRONG, HOWEVER HE DIDN'T WANT TO HER IT. *TR
Official recalls
105V198000 · Exterior Lighting:turn Signal
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 & remedy
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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
4RQ17002 · 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.
EA07009 · Fuel Pump Module Leaks Gasoline
Opened Jul 10, 2007 · Closed Aug 28, 2008
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump
DURING THE COURSE OF THIS EA INVESTIGATION, ODI OBSERVED THAT THE MAJORITY OF THE COMPLAINTS (88%) AND WARRANTY CLAIMS (94%) WERE REPORTED FOR VEHICLES THAT ARE REGISTERED FOR USE IN THE SALT BELT REGION OF THE US.THIS AREA INCLUDES 20 STATES IN THE NORTHEAST, MID ATLANTIC AND THE MIDWEST REGIONS AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.CONSUMERS IN THE SALT BELT REGION REPORTED TO ODI THAT THEY COULD SMELL FUEL VAPORS IN THEIR VEHICLES WHILE DRIVING.UPON FURTHER EXAMINATION OF THEIR VEHICLES, THEY DISCOVERED THAT FUEL VAPORS WERE COMING OUT OF THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK. THIS CONDITION IS CAUSED BY CORROSION OF THE RETURN AND SENDER LINES OF THE FUEL PUMP MODULE.WATER AND ROAD SALT COLLECT ON TOP OF THE FUEL PUMP LEADING TO SMALL PINHOLES APPEARING ON THE FUEL LINES.FUEL MAY LEAK AND COLLECT ON TOP OF THE MODULE AND/OR SPILL ONTO THE GROUND.THE DATA EVALUATED UNDER THIS INVESTIGATION REFLECT A RELATIVELY LOW FREQUENCY OF OCCURRENCE THAT LARGELY ARISES IN SALT BELT STATES.GM HAS EXTENDED THE WARRANTY ON THE SUBJECT COMPONENT TO TEN YEARS OR 120,000 MILES.FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED AT THIS TIME; ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SELECT DOCUMENT SEARCH.
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.
EA04021 · Brake Lamp Failure
Opened Aug 3, 2004 · Closed Nov 4, 2004
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Exterior Lighting:brake Lights
GM STATES THAT SOME BRAKE/TAIL LAMP BULBS CAN PREMATURELY BECOME INOPERATIVE DUE TO MALFUNCTIONING BRAKE/TAIL LAMP SOCKETS.ON MARCH 2, 2004, GM INITIATED A 6-YEAR/72,000 MILE SPECIAL POLICY FOR 989,487 SUBJECT VEHICLES TO INSPECT AND REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE/TAIL LAMP BULB SOCKET ASSEMBLIES.ON APRIL 4, 2004, THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION (PE04-032) BASED ON CONSUMER COMPLAINTS ALLEGING BRAKE LIGHTS NOT OPERATING WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.ON AUGUST 3, 2004 ODI UPGRADED PE04-032 TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS (EA04-021).BY LETTER DATED OCTOBER 27, 2004 GM NOTIFIED NHTSA THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL (NHTSA # 04V527) COVERING SUBJECT VEHICLES THAT WERE NOT ALREADY REPAIRED UNDER GM'S SPECIAL POLICY.MY 2004 SUBJECT VEHICLES BUILT AFTER AUGUST 8, 2003 CONTAIN IMPROVED BRAKE LAMP ASSEMBLIES AND ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL.GM DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE IMPROVED BRAKE LAMP ASSEMBLY ON SUBJECT VEHICLES BUILT ON AUGUST 8, 2003 AND EARLIER.THE ACTION TAKEN BY GM IS SUFFICIENT TO RESOLVE THE ISSUES RAISED BY THIS INVESTIGATION.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.