NHTSA Data Explorer

GMC Envoy XL

Data refreshed October 26, 2026

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Complaints

2,865

Active records

Recalls

28

Active records

TSBs

1,426

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

13

Injuries

201

Crashes

170

Fires

84

Top reported issues — GMC Envoy XL

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Reporting mechanism

1,274

Condition issue

651

Operating state

587

Lighting behavior

296

Engine behavior

260

Fluid issue

241

Safety restraint issue

221

Access/entry issue

186

Noise

170

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

162

Safety restraint behavior

158

Thermal issue

148

Smell

144

Performance issue

142

Electrical issue

136

Braking behavior

99

Driver assistance issue

85

Wiper/washer behavior

83

HVAC behavior

69

Recent change

68

Steering behavior

62

Starting behavior

60

Powering on/off behavior

51

Vibration/harshness

46

Ride/handling behavior

38

Infotainment behavior

37

Communication/network issue

3

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2003 GMC ENVOY

Filed Oct 13, 2026


I can not put gas in my car. M garage smells of gas fumes. Very dangerous situation of possible fire or illness due to fumes ans I have no transportation. When I bought this car from GMC it had the sam problem. no recall just a safety bulletin. Manufacturer fixed it.There were no warning lights.

2006 GMC ENVOY

Filed Aug 20, 2026


The contact owns a 2006 GMC Envoy. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, there was an abnormal burning odor coming from the front driver’s side door circuit board. There was no warning light illuminated. There was a white and grayish smoke coming from the door panel. After removing the door panel, the contact discovered that the source of the smoke was coming from the wiring inside the door. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, and the contact was informed of NHTSA…

2003 GMC ENVOY

Filed Jul 27, 2026


My windshield wipers come on when you start the car, or when you just click the switch to put windows up, but the wiper switch is off. The wipers stay operating from 5 to 10 minutes before they shut off, and I am concerned the windshield and/or wipers may become damaged. This issue has just started to occur within the last week. There have been no warning messages of any type displayed.

2002 GMC ENVOY

Filed Jul 3, 2026


Fire

Vehicle listed caught on fire while driving on interstate with unknown cause. No previous warnings. Was a risk to safety of driver/and or passengers.

2006 GMC ENVOY

Filed Apr 22, 2026


When starting the vehicle it turns over as if it wasn't going to start then it starts then put it in drive and it revs up without moving seems like its going to to pull out but barely moves while driving down the highway in curves it p pulls tords traffic like real hard my drivers side mirror hit someone On a corner because of the suspension the going up and down hill it almost put me in the ditch because of jerking

2003 GMC ENVOY

Filed Mar 12, 2026


The contact owns a 2003 GMC Envoy. The contact stated that while in drive(D), the vehicle shut off and then restarted. The message “Service Engine Soon” was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the instrument cluster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who installed the original instrument cluster, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not…

2003 GMC ENVOY

Filed Feb 2, 2026


The contact owns a 2003 GMC Envoy. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked on several occasions, there was condensation under the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer on several occasions, where it was determined that the differential needed to be repaired due to a leak coming from the axle. On several occasions, it was determined that the rear pinion seal needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the rear pinion seal was replaced on several occasions. The…

2005 GMC ENVOY

Filed Jan 28, 2026


1) I just purchased the vehicle in Oct 2026 & 3 days after purchase, it broke down in Walmart parking lot due to, all the antifreeze pouring out. 2) December 2026 had to replace the front tires as they were stripped to the threads from rubbing against the fender wells. 3) January 2026 Wouldn’t start, wouldn’t turn over or anything. Had the ignition replaced. Ran fine for one week. 4) Currently won’t start. Broke down.

2004 GMC ENVOY

Filed Dec 17, 2025


Fire

The contact owns a 2004 GMC Envoy. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and unoccupied, the contact noticed that the front passenger's door was on fire. The contact stated that he arrived home just in time and noticed the fire. The contact stated that, because it was raining, the contact's wife had powered the window up; however, the contact noticed that the window was down when the fire occurred. In addition, the contact stated that the fire was blazing, and after the fire was…

2002 GMC ENVOY

Filed Nov 18, 2025


My vehicle has developed a leak in the plastic fuel tank at the junction of the fill hose connection and the body of the tank that is causing release of flammable vapors and liquid gasoline underneath the vehicle and causing failure of emissions systems. These vehicles have a rampant and long-standing reputation for developing leaks in their plastic fuel tanks at this location which cannot be repaired by any normal means available to a consumer. Virtually all of these vehicles eventually…

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Updated October 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.