10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
154,233 miles

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problem #38

Dec 202019

Envoy

  • 225,000 miles
I just had my brakes serviced and my bushings changed, but my ABS light still comes on. Also when I go to brake the car starts to shake and I'm going the speed limit. The engine has a rough idle, and shuts off when at a complete stop and when the vehicle is in motion. I've had many things replaced on the vehicle, such as purge valve, gas cap. Charcoal canister and fuel tank. In the engine the spark plugs were changed as well as the coil packs and the fuel injectors. Along with the camshaft sensor. Still getting P0455 and PO0014. Won't pass smog can't register vehicle, but my only means of transportation. 2004 GMC Envoy xuv slt 4dr 2wd

- Carmichael, CA, USA

problem #37

Oct 032019

Envoy

  • 196,425 miles
The transmission started to slip, noticed it starting to have issues getting up to proper speed without slipping and trying to stall, and was told by previous owner whom I'm purchasing it from that there is a possible issue with the transfer case as well, as it engages it's 4 wheel drive without me touching it, tried to service the transmission and put fresh fluid and a new filter in to see if it would help and now it can only go as fast as 40 to 55 before it starts to slip pretty bad. I have a baby on the way due in the next couple weeks and with it slipping and dropping speed it can cause me to end up getting hit and I don't want to put mine, my child, or any of my other passengers in danger.

- Knoxville, TN, USA

problem #36

Sep 302019

Envoy

  • 230,000 miles
While driving on the street on my way home from work, I could smell gas... got out and saw a visible leak coming from the gas tank.. I proceeded to look this problem up, and found out this is a reoccurring problem with this vehicle.

- Milwaukee, WI, USA

problem #35

Sep 202018

Envoy

  • 162,100 miles
Had another gas tank put in after 3 breaking and leaking gas. Now it cuts in and out going down the road

- Sarcoxie, MO, USA

problem #34

Sep 102018

Envoy

  • 162,000 miles
The gas tank keeps cracking causing gas to leak out. It has been in the shop twice for this and car hop only wants to continue to put a used tank on it. The shop requested a new tank be purchased and they denied to request. The first time it was in the shop they wen though three tanks then it only lasted about a month.

- Sarcoxie, MO, USA

problem #33

Jan 102015

Envoy

  • miles
Fuel tank. At least three years ago, I received a recall form GM because of the fuel filler tube/fuel tank was compromised and I was being recalled for a fun tank replacement. Went to my GMC dealer (nalley of brunswick ga) who told me that fuel tanks were on national backdoor even though they had the filler tube parts, would notify me when the tanks available. I faithfully revistedthem every 6 months to be told same story, still no fuel tanks. I believe now they are hoping I just go away. In the mean time I still cannot fill up the tank without having gas fumes emanating from under the car.

- St Simons Is, GA, USA

problem #32

Oct 012017

Envoy

  • 136,000 miles
Leaks fuel. Common problem from what I am reading online. Was told by service tech that fuel tank needs to be replaced. Plastic tank is broken where fill hose connects to the tank inlet check valve.

- Lancaster, KY, USA

problem #31

Sep 162017

Envoy

  • 126,000 miles
Speedometer flucuates past 120 and sometimes drops past 0 while driving. The fuel gauge will show full even when it's not.

- Marvell, AR, USA

problem #30

Aug 212017

Envoy

  • 95,000 miles
Recently, when the A/C or heater is turned on, the smell of fuel comes thru the air vents. It is a strong odor which last for a few minutes to sometimes longer. I have to put the windows down in order to not get dizzy or get a headache. The vehicle be in motion or still for this to happen. Mileage is around 95,000. I've heard it's a cracked fuel line or fuel tank and read many complaints about the same; therefore, why no recall?

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

problem #29

Sep 082017

Envoy

  • 147,000 miles
Fuel odor -strong, from region of fuel tank. Loss of fuel while driving, far more than normal useage! investigation shows faulty tank to fill line connection at tank 'spout'. or fault at fuel pump area- hidden on top of tank. Parked strong gas odor. Driving or on grade, fuel loss !

- Cold Spring Harbor, NY, USA

problem #28

Mar 162016

Envoy 6-cyl

  • miles
Gas leak at gas tank and filler tube 14423 [xxx] took vehicle to dealer for recall, thy said thy ordered parts, that`S March/15/2016. No results witch is August/16/2017. Engine light on always showing the problem. Plus you smell gas at times in the Envoy. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Powell, TN, USA

problem #27

Dec 012016

Envoy

  • 190,000 miles
The contact owns a 2004 GMC Envoy. The contact stated that the fuel tank was leaking fuel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that an unknown part needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but did not offer any assistance. The failure mileage was 190,000.

- Dearborne Heights, MI, USA

problem #26

Mar 152017

Envoy

  • 190,000 miles
Fuel tank check valve mount separates from tank causing a leak. GM will not fix this defect. This is a safety issue that could result in fire or explosion. I have seen many owners on the internet with same issue.

- Warrenton, VA, USA

problem #25

Dec 092016

Envoy

  • 107,300 miles
P0455 ses light along with fuel tank hard to fill, fuel burping back up filler neck when cap is removed for filling tank, fuel around to of filler tube at gas cap before removal for filling, fuel spell with fuel cap on, first day the P0455 ses light came on replace the fuel cap with factory ac delco replacement cap.

- Dalton, GA, USA

problem #24

Dec 072016

Envoy 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 109,000 miles
The contact owns a 2004 GMC Envoy. While the vehicle was parked, an abnormal fuel odor was present on the inside and outside of the vehicle. The contact stated that there was evidence of a fuel leak coming from the fuel filler neck. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000. The VIN was not available...updated 05/05/17

- Berkeley Heights, NJ, USA

problem #23

Nov 112016

Envoy

  • 760,000 miles
2004 xuv. 76000 gas tank has a leak, ABS module is out and there is no recalls for any of this itmes. Airbag light is always on sold new that way were. Ever able to repair it.

- San Francisco, CA, USA

problem #22

Feb 052014

Envoy

  • miles
The contact owns a 2004 GMC Envoy. The contact noticed strong fuel fumes in and around the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing and repair. The manufacturer advised the contact to call the dealer. The failure mileage was not available. Updated 08/04/16

- Coalmont, TN, USA

problem #21

Oct 222015

Envoy

  • 128,000 miles
Vehicle was being driving approximately at 55 mph. Engine loss power, gas pedal lost resistance and went all the way down to the floor board. Vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and engine was stalled and all the dash lights were flashing one and off. Engine started to have white smoke coming from under the hood. After a few minutes, the white smoke turned into black smoke and the engine caught on fire. Vehicle was engulfed in flames after a few minutes.

- Ham Lake, MN, USA

problem #20

Nov 012015

Envoy

  • miles
The contact owns a 2004 GMC Envoy. The contact received notification of a manufacturers recall on the fuel system however, the parts to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the fuel tank was leaking. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Burnham, ME, USA

problem #19

Jan 012013

Envoy

  • 65,000 miles
Emission related problem, obd II code P0410 secondary air injection valve check valve associated with air injection system problem, I had it replaced twice already with original part from dealer very well known problem with emission over this defective valve (water build up inside/malfunction)

- West Covina, CA, USA

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