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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
280–25K
5925–50K
8750–75K
10775–100K
88100–150K
16150K+
385 reports with mileage · 103 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 183 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Fuel System, Gasoline. Review the 164 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Exterior Lighting. Review the 45 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
27 crash reports14 fire reports22 injury reports
What owners actually said
488 reports
40,000 miles · May 27, 2010
Fuel System, Other
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC ENVOY. THE CONTACT STATED THE FUEL LEVEL INDICATOR WOULD INACCURATELY READ FUEL LEVELS AND WOULD OFTEN READ EMPTY WHEN THE TANK WAS FULL. WHEN THIS HAPPENED, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE ON THE DASHBOARD. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED TAKING THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR DI…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC ENVOY. THE CONTACT STATED THE FUEL LEVEL INDICATOR WOULD INACCURATELY READ FUEL LEVELS AND WOULD OFTEN READ EMPTY WHEN THE TANK WAS FULL. WHEN THIS HAPPENED, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE ON THE DASHBOARD. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED TAKING THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER NOR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 40,000.
NHTSA ODI #10332576
70,125 miles · May 26, 2010
Electrical System
I WAS ON MY WAY TO WORK DURING THE WINTER MONTHS AND MY BLOWER FAN STOPPED WORKING. AT FIRST I COULDN'T SEE VERY GOOD OUT MY WINDOW AND MY HEADLAMPS STARTED DIMMING. THERE IS AN OVERLOAD SOMEONE NEAR THE BLOWER AND MY VEHICLE ONLY HAS 70,000 MILES ON IT. I THINK THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL BECAUSE YOU NEED HEAT AND LIGHT TO SEE WHEN…
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I WAS ON MY WAY TO WORK DURING THE WINTER MONTHS AND MY BLOWER FAN STOPPED WORKING. AT FIRST I COULDN'T SEE VERY GOOD OUT MY WINDOW AND MY HEADLAMPS STARTED DIMMING. THERE IS AN OVERLOAD SOMEONE NEAR THE BLOWER AND MY VEHICLE ONLY HAS 70,000 MILES ON IT. I THINK THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL BECAUSE YOU NEED HEAT AND LIGHT TO SEE WHEN YOU DRIVE AND WITHOUT IT CAN CAUSE ACCIDENTS. I WAS DOWN IN A DITCH WHEN MINE WENT OUT AND THANK GOD SOMEONE WAS WATCHING OVER ME. THE PRICE YOU PAY FOR A NICE VEHICLE THEIR SHOULD BE NO DEFECTS WITH UNDER A 100,000 MILES. I HAVE STILL FROM THIS DAY HAVEN'T HAD THE MONEY TO REPLACE IT BECAUSE MY TRUCK PAYMENTS AND INSURANCE BREAK MY BUDGET. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10332399
Mileage unknown · May 22, 2010
Fuel System, Other
2005 GMC ENVOY GAS GAUGE SHOWS EMPTY WITH LIGHT ON EVEN WHEN THE TANK IS FULL OF GAS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10331761
68,000 miles · May 4, 2010
Electrical System
2005 ENVOY FAULTY INSTRUMENT CLUSTER CONTACTED GM CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WAS INFORMED THAT THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO AT THIS TIME FOR THIS YEAR MODEL. NOT COVERED BY BULLETIN: GM SPEEDOMETER "SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT" 07187A 07187B. JUST PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE USED AND BECAUSE THE DEALERSHIP I PURCHASED IT FROM DOE…
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2005 ENVOY FAULTY INSTRUMENT CLUSTER CONTACTED GM CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WAS INFORMED THAT THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO AT THIS TIME FOR THIS YEAR MODEL. NOT COVERED BY BULLETIN: GM SPEEDOMETER "SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT" 07187A 07187B. JUST PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE USED AND BECAUSE THE DEALERSHIP I PURCHASED IT FROM DOES NOT BELIEVE THAT IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE THEY WILL NOT COVER IT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10328838
76,000 miles · Apr 30, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline
FUEL SENSOR STARTED MESSING UP, NOT READING GAS CORRECTLY. NOW IF WILL NOT MOVE WHEN GAS IS FILLED UP. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10328303
60,000 miles · Apr 20, 2010
Engine And Engine Cooling
2005 GMC ENVOY WOULD NOT PASS STATE INSPECTION AFTER 3RD YEAR; FUEL METER NO LONGER WORKS. DEALER WANTED $400 TO REPAIR. DEALER WANTED $1600 TO REPLACE AIR INJECTION UNIT AND FUEL SENSOR AND THERMOMETER SO CAR COULD PASS INSPECTION. I HAD ALL THE ITEMS REPAIRED AND ENGINE LIGHT STILL COMES ON. IT HAS APPROX 60K MILES. THE DE…
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2005 GMC ENVOY WOULD NOT PASS STATE INSPECTION AFTER 3RD YEAR; FUEL METER NO LONGER WORKS. DEALER WANTED $400 TO REPAIR. DEALER WANTED $1600 TO REPLACE AIR INJECTION UNIT AND FUEL SENSOR AND THERMOMETER SO CAR COULD PASS INSPECTION. I HAD ALL THE ITEMS REPAIRED AND ENGINE LIGHT STILL COMES ON. IT HAS APPROX 60K MILES. THE DEALER IS REFUSING TO REPAIR AIR INJECTION UNIT STATING IT IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. WHEN I PURCHASED CAR IT CAME WITH 100K WARRANTY FOR DRIVE TRANE. AFTER TAKING TO CERTIFIED GM MECHANIC WHO FIXED EVERYTHING ON LIST THE CAR STILL WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION BECAUSE THE AIR INJECTION UNIT CONTINUES TO TAKE ON WATER. THIS CAR IS A LEMON AND GM SHOULD NOT BE ABLE TO GET AWAY WITH THIS. I CANNOT AFFORD TO GET IT REPAIRED THEREFORE, I AM SUBJECT TO GET A TICKET. I STILL OWE MONEY AND CANNOT TRADE IT IN. HOW MUCH LONGER ARE AMERICAN MADE CAR MANUFACTURERS GOING TO SCREW THE AMERICAN PEOPLE!!!??? I WILL NEVER PURCHASE ANOTHER AMERICAN MADE CAR AS LONG AS I LIVE!!! I HAVE NOT EVEN MENTIONED THE FACT THAT THE CAR LOSS COMPLETE POWER WHILE I WAS DRIVING AT 60 MILES/HOUR ON THE TRNPK. EVERYTHING SHUT COMPLETELY DOWN. I COULD NOT STEER. FORTUNATELY THERE WERE NO CURVES AND I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE TO SIDE OF ROAD AS THE CAR SLOWLY CAME TO A HALT! THERE MUST BE A LAW AGAINST THIS!!! WHAT RECOURSE DO I (WE) HAVE???? *TR
NHTSA ODI #10326739
67,852 miles · Apr 20, 2010
Fuel System, Other
FUEL GAUGE INOP. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10326700
Mileage unknown · Apr 13, 2010
Service Brakes, HydraulicCrash
2005 GMC ENVOY BRAKES LOCKED UP WHICH CAUSED DRIVER TO SPIN OFF THE ROADWAY STRIKING A GUARDRAIL. *BF (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0146-90)*JB UPDATED 05/13/10 *BF
NHTSA ODI #10326332
Mileage unknown · Mar 26, 2010
Vehicle Speed Control
2005 GMC ENVOY INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER PROMBLEMS GAS GAGE PPROBLEM
NHTSA ODI #10322236
48,500 miles · Mar 15, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline
2005 ENVOY, FUEL GAUGE SUDDENLY BECAME ERRATIC, READING EMPTY WHEN TANK WAS FULL. INITIALLY, AFTER FILLING TANK, FUEL GAUGE WOULD CONTINUE TO READ EMPTY UNTIL DRIVEN APPROXIMATELY 20-25 MILES. NOW RARELY READS ABOVE EMPTY. GAS GAUGE IS NOW COMPLETELY INEFFECTIVE, HIGH LIKELIHOOD OF RUNNING THE CAR OUT OF GAS IN A DANGEROUS SITUA…
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2005 ENVOY, FUEL GAUGE SUDDENLY BECAME ERRATIC, READING EMPTY WHEN TANK WAS FULL. INITIALLY, AFTER FILLING TANK, FUEL GAUGE WOULD CONTINUE TO READ EMPTY UNTIL DRIVEN APPROXIMATELY 20-25 MILES. NOW RARELY READS ABOVE EMPTY. GAS GAUGE IS NOW COMPLETELY INEFFECTIVE, HIGH LIKELIHOOD OF RUNNING THE CAR OUT OF GAS IN A DANGEROUS SITUATION. *TR
CERTAIN VEHICLES ORIGINALLY BUILT WITH CLOTH SEATS THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC AIR BAG PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM AND LATER REUPHOLSTERED WITH AFTERMARKET LEATHER SEAT COVER KITS ARE INVOLVED. TESTING HAS INDICATED THAT THE AFTERMARKET LEATHER SEAT COVERS CAN CAUSE THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM TO MALFUNCTION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS, THE FRONT AIR BAG ON THE PASSENGER SIDE MAY BE DISABLED WHEN IT SHOULD BE ENABLED, OR ENABLED WHEN IT SHOULD BE DISABLED. IN EITHER CASE, IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH THAT REQUIRES AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, A FRONT PASSENGER'S LEVEL OF INJURY MAY BE INCREASED.
Remedy: BECAUSE A REPLACEMENT LEATHER SEAT COVER THAT IS COMPATIBLE WITH THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM IS NOT AVAILABLE, GENERAL MOTORS (GM) WILL REPURCHASE THESE VEHICLES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS STATED IN GM'S LETTER TO OWNERS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 6, 2006. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT GM AT 1-877-477-1022 TO BEGIN THE PROCESS OF REPURCHASING THEIR VEHICLE.
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 212, 'WINDSHIELD MOUNTING.' THE WINDSHIELD URETHANE BEAD MAY NOT HAVE ADHERED TO THE BODY IN CERTAIN AREAS DURING THE CURE PROCESS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF A CRASH OCCURS, THE WINDSHIELD MAY NOT BE RETAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO A VEHICLE OCCUPANT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 10, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.
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
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.
DP10001 · Fuel Level Gauge System Failure
Opened Jan 7, 2010 · Closed May 23, 2011
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Fuel System, Other; Fuel System, Other:storage:fuel Gauge System
The Office of Defects Investigation has received 668 complaints alleging inaccurate fuel gauge reading while driving in model year 2005-07 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier, and Saab 9-7x vehicles.Of the 668 complaints, 58 incidents were alleged to result in a vehicle stall.Of the 58 stalling incidents, 43 complaints reported stalling because the fuel level reading indicated more fuel availability than what is actually in the fuel tank. One complaint alleged a vehicle crash after the vehicle stalled while exiting the interstate, became disabled, and was struck from behind.Summarily, the complaints show an apparent increasing trend, with most complaints received within the past year.A Preliminary Evaluation has been opened to assess the scope, frequency and potential safety consequences associated with the alleged defect.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Fuel System, Other
The Office of Defects Investigation has received 668 complaints alleging inaccurate fuel gauge reading while driving in model year 2005-07 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier, and Saab 9-7x vehicles.Of the 668 complaints, 58 incidents were alleged to result in a vehicle stall.Of the 58 stalling incidents, 43 complaints reported stalling because the fuel level reading indicated more fuel availability than what is actually in the fuel tank. One complaint alleged a vehicle crash after the vehicle stalled while exiting the interstate, became disabled, and was struck from behind.Summarily, the complaints show an apparent increasing trend, with most complaints received within the past year.A Preliminary Evaluation has been opened to assess the scope, frequency and potential safety consequences associated with the alleged defect.
Fuel System, Other:storage:fuel Gauge System
The Office of Defects Investigation has received 668 complaints alleging inaccurate fuel gauge reading while driving in model year 2005-07 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier, and Saab 9-7x vehicles.Of the 668 complaints, 58 incidents were alleged to result in a vehicle stall.Of the 58 stalling incidents, 43 complaints reported stalling because the fuel level reading indicated more fuel availability than what is actually in the fuel tank. One complaint alleged a vehicle crash after the vehicle stalled while exiting the interstate, became disabled, and was struck from behind.Summarily, the complaints show an apparent increasing trend, with most complaints received within the past year.A Preliminary Evaluation has been opened to assess the scope, frequency and potential safety consequences associated with the alleged defect.
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