GMC Envoy Reliability Problems

Envoy owners have made 398 complaints over 11 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it 11th in overall reliability out of 15 GMC models, with real interior and fuel system concerns.

2 Common GMC Envoy Problems

A list of some of the most common issues Envoy owners have to deal with.

  1. Sudden Low Beam Headlight Failure

    The 1st generation Envoy and Envoy XL have low beam headlights can suddenly shut off even though the lights themselves are perfectly fine. The issue is a a defective headlamp driver module which is responsible for distributing power to the …

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What Envoy Owners Complain About

Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.

Worst Issues

What Breaks the Most

Years to Avoid

Full Lists on CarComplaints.com

Envoy Generations

The Envoy has 2 generations, each with their own issues. Using the same PainRank™ system we've determined that you're better off avoiding the 2nd generation (2002–2009).

Envoy Key Numbers

  1. 398 complaints

    Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.

  2. 1,405 service bulletins

    Documenting the process of troubleshooting common problems.

  3. 28 recall campaigns

    Time-sensitive, free repairs for widespread safety problems.

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