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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 2
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 154,233 miles
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Filler neck on gas tank has fractured causing gas vapors and possibly gas to escape the tank. I have been driving the vehicle with this condition present but have just received a notice from GMC indicating that they are aware of the problem but my vehicle is outside of the window they will cover for repairs.
- Metamora, MI, USA
The contact owns a 2004 GMC Envoy. While approaching a stop, the contact noticed fuel leaking from the vehicle and the fuel warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was unknown.
- Bethel, OH, USA
Vehicle was being driven on a two way highway at approximately 55 mph. Vehicle lost engine power while driving and the gas pedal lost resistance and went to the floor. Vehicle was steered over to the side of the road. While the vehicle was steered over to the side of the road, check engine and other dash lights started flashing chaotically. White smoke started coming from under the hood. Within a short time, white smoke turned into black smoke and then flames started to appears. The fire under the hood eventually continued to grow until it completely burned the engine compartment most of the first two rows of the interior before the firemen arrived and were able to put out the fire.
- Ham Lake, MN, USA
The contact owns a 2004 GMC Envoy. While the vehicle was idling, there was a strong fuel odor. The contact noticed the fuel was leaking out of the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank ruptured and the entire fuel tank needed replacement along with the fuel pump and the fuel lines. The vehicle was not repaired due to the parts not being available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 168,000.
- Centerville, MA, USA
The contact owns a 2004 GMC Envoy. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed fuel leaking underneath. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that there was a hole in the filler neck that needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 157,000. The VIN was not available.
- Plant City , FL, USA
I bought this car last December. Went to gas station, got home smelt fuel odor. There's no visible leaks, just fuel smell from top of tank. This is not a common problem, lot complaints online. I have kids, and this unsafe. There are no recalls for this, GM should recall and fix.
- Vineland, NJ, USA
I purchased the vehicle March of 2014 from sunset motors in coeur D alene, id. The following day the car died and I took it back to the dealer where they told me the fuel pump needed replaced; which they replaced. I left the dealership after the repair was completed and filled my gas tank when I began to smell a strong odor of gas. I pulled away from the pump and looked under the vehicle to see gas leaking from what appeared to be the fuel tank. I took it back to the dealership and they said that the neck of the gas tank was cracked and they would repair it. I left with the vehicle after sunset motors stated the repair was done on the gas tank. The check engine light came on the following day. The code was reading P0455 large evap leak. I have tried replacing the gas cap as recommended by autozone where I took the vehicle to have the code read. The light continued to come on over the course of months. I recently took it to aamco after my vehicle started vibrating while in idle where they informed me that the crack in the neck of the fuel tank was still apparent and fuel tank needed replaced. After doing research I have found this is a common problem for this vehicle and GM had offered to extend the warranty when research into safety was done previously which was accepted and no recall was done. GM has stated the warranty has expired. I feel that the leak in the neck of the fuel tank is a manufactures defect as there is no known reason for a crack to happen in the fuel tank. Like I said previously I have found numerous reports of this happening to others with the same vehicle. I feel that it is a safety concern and fear the possibilities of what could happen to my vehicle with myself and young children in the vehicle until I am able to afford to replace the fuel tank. I would appreciate this being looked in to and the safety around the defect.
- Hayden, ID, USA
Strong odor of gas coming from inside and outside of vehicle. Truck is currently in shop to replace fuel sensor and fill neck.
- Riverview, FL, USA
The contact owns a 2004 GMC Envoy. The contact stated that while parked, an odor of fuel emitted outside of the vehicle and fuel was visible on the ground. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who informed that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The contact performed a temporary repair himself however, the failure recurred. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 94,000.
- Arlington, TX, USA
The fuel tank neck where the fuel goes into the vehicle then down to the gas tank is cracked which is causing a gas leak & vapors.
- Tempe, AZ, USA
2004 GMC Envoy, well maintained at 158,000 miles began to emit an odor of gasoline. At first it was only slightly noticeable, but overtime it's become very noticeable. Interior and exterior of the car smells like gasoline. No gasoline is leaked, only fumes are emitted. Took it to a local repair shop and they state that there is a crack on the inlet of the fuel tank. Repair shop stated my model is not covered by the recall issued for Envoy XL of the same year, but stated it is exactly the same issue and that I should file a complaint here. Estimate cost of repair $1000+.
- Framingham, MA, USA
Check engine light diagnosed as dtc code P0442 (evap leak). Smoke test revealed crack in fuel tank assembly where filler neck hose meets the fuel tank. GMC issued a bulletin no.: 05-06-04-014A on March 21, 2005 regarding the above referenced dtc code and its possible connection to a fracture in the fuel tank, but has not issued a recall or other remedy for this defect. Vehicle is unsafe due to fuel tank fracture. In addition, vehicle cannot be registered because it cannot pass smog test with check engine light on. Cost for repair is $1,300-$1,500.
- Moraga, CA, USA
A very strong odor of gasoline is inside and outside of my car. When the car is started and being driven the smell is most heaviest. After driving and it sits, you can continue to smell the gas fumes. I took my vehicle to a certified dealership to find out the problem and a diagnostic was done. Unfortunately, I was told that the problem could not be detected. I continue to be afraid that maybe my can is going to catch on fire or explode at any time. After doing my research, I have found that there are many owners of GMC Envoy with this same problem. Some of the models have been recalled, but this issue reaches far beyond those models. All make and models with this problem should be recalled.
- Decatur, GA, USA
There is a strong gasoline smell inside and outside the vehicle. The check engine light is on and the code is indicating some type of vapor/emissions problem. I took the vehicle to 2 different mechanics and they both found that the fuel tank filler area has a vapor and liquid leak. There is a tsb issued by GMC that covers this situation but they will only honor it on vehicles prior to 2004.
- Atlanta, GA, USA
My car is leaking gas and I. can only put 20 or 30 dollars worth in at a time where most of it ends up on the ground. There is also a very strong gas smell. I'm taking it in to be fixed but this is obviously a problem since I just read that other owners are having this problem so there should be a recall before someone is seriously hurt my check engine light also comes on for a while and then goes off. These are problems that require a recall.
- Pittsburgh, PA, USA
The contact owns a 2004 GMC Envoy. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle in a residential garage, there was a strong gasoline fuel odor coming from the interior and exterior of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic, who inspected the vehicle and found that there was a fuel tank inlet check valve fracture. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection of the failure. The manufacturer was notified and stated there was no recall and offered no further assistance for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 83,000.
- Jacksonville, FL, USA
The contact owns a 2004 GMC Envoy. The contact stated that there was an overpowering gasoline fuel smell outside of the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic and the mechanic discovered a fuel leak between the hose and the fuel tank. The mechanic did not replace any components of the fuel tank or the hoses. The failure mileage was 138,000.
- Hollis, ME, USA
- Sunbury, NC, USA