What's Wrong with the 1st Generation Envoy?

Front 3/4 view of a GMC Envoy

The 1st generation Envoy started in 1998 and runs to 2000.

Its PainRank™ score of 0.12 ranks 2nd out of 32 eligible generations in reliability. Although more complaint data is needed to make this score more accurate. If you have a story to share you can add your complaint here.

Compare With Other Envoy Generations

The Worst 1998-2000 Envoy Problems

Envoy Inaccurate Gauges

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One of the more infamously problems with GM vehicles is a faulty fuel gauge that often leaves owners wondering just how much gas is left in their tank.

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What 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

Worst Topics

Worst Years

By the Numbers

  1. 1 model year

    Grouping all models by their year can reveal some baddies.

  2. 1 complaint

    Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.

  3. 2nd in reliability

    Overall reliability rank out of 32 eligible generations.