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2004 GMC Envoy Xl recalls & problems

The 2004 GMC Envoy Xl has 1 safety recall and 187 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (83 complaints).

Recalls1safety recalls
Complaints187filed by owners
Crashes · fires6 · 6reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths8 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Exterior lightingNov 1, 2004

Brake lights

Recall 04V527000871,473 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, VIBRATION AND HEAT MAY CAUSE THE TAIL LAMP/STOP LAMP BULB TO LOOSEN IN ITS SOCKET. IF THIS OCCURS, THE BULB MAY FLICKER AND EVENTUALLY BECOME INOPERATIVE.
Risk
AN INOPERATIVE BRAKE LAMP WILL NOT CONVEY THE DRIVER'S INTENTION OF STOPPING TO DRIVERS IN FOLLOWING VEHICLES, AND AN INOPERATIVE REAR TURN SIGNAL LAMP WILL NOT CONVEY THE DRIVER'S INTENTION TO TURN TO DRIVERS IN FOLLOWING VEHICLES. BOTH OF THESE FAILURES CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TAIL LAMP/STOP LAMP ASSEMBLIES, AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 22, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537, BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2004 GMC Envoy XL 4-DR.

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crashNot Rated
RolloverNot Rated

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Envoy XL 2WD

16mpg combined
City / highway14 / 18 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

5.3 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,200/year to fuel

Envoy XL 2WD

15mpg combined
City / highway13 / 18 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

4.2 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,450/year to fuel

Envoy XL 4WD

15mpg combined
City / highway13 / 18 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

4.2 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $4,450/year to fuel

Envoy XL 4WD

15mpg combined
City / highway13 / 17 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

5.3 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $4,450/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Electrical systemInstrument cluster/panel; Ignition › Switch8303164,945 mi
Power trainAutomatic transmission; Driveline › Differential unit2100060,000 mi
Fuel system, gasolineStorage › Tank assembly; Delivery › Fuel pump2000094,000 mi
Engine and engine coolingExhaust system; Engine1501079,250 mi
Exterior lightingTurn signal; Headlights11100117,000 mi
Vehicle speed control920064,500 mi
VisibilityGlass, side/rear; Defroster/defogger/hvac system901268,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system8011122,000 mi
Air bags740579,000 mi
TiresSidewall; Temporary/emergency spare tire500036,000 mi
EquipmentMechanical › Accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift5000—
Service brakes, hydraulicAntilock/traction control/electronic limited slip; Foundation components510015,250 mi

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations