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2005 GMC Envoy XL 370 Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 104 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 GMC Envoy XL 370, most often about the fuel system (53% of complaints, typically around 68,000 miles). It is the most complained-about Envoy XL 370 model year since 2000.

Complaints104
Recalls0
Crashes reported1
Fires reported0
Injuries reported3

Most common 2005 GMC Envoy XL 370 problems

  1. Fuel system

    55 complaints · 53%

    Half of these problems showed up before 68,000 miles. Parts named most often: storage.

    Gas gauge not working on my 2005 GMC envoy xl. From all the complaints sounds like the fuel leveling sensor went out. Only 70,000 miles . I think with all the complaints this should be a recall.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2010, at 68,000 miles
    Tl contact owns a 2005 GMC Envoy XL 370. After adding fuel to the vehicle to its capacity the fuel gauge did not display that the tank was full. The contact stated the fuel gauge would then display various improper readings. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed the fuel level…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2011, at 67,000 miles

  2. Electrical

    29 complaints · 28%

    Half of these problems showed up before 68,000 miles. Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel, ignition.

    Gas gauge not working on my 2005 GMC envoy xl. From all the complaints sounds like the fuel leveling sensor went out. Only 70,000 miles . I think with all the complaints this should be a recall.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2010, at 68,000 miles
    Speedometer on my 2005 GMC envoy xl is pegged at 120 MPH and stays there all the time even when the vehicle is off. I understand that this is a wide spread problem with GMC products. There is a service bulletin for this problem on many GMC products but dose not include the envoy line. Why is this? No accident so far…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2010, at 66,000 miles

  3. Engine

    12 complaints · 12%

    Half of these problems showed up before 80,000 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system, cooling system, engine.

    The contact owns a 2005 GMC Envoy XL 370. While driving at approximately 35 MPH, the engine stalled and all of the warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the cause of the failure could not be diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2015, at 80,000 miles
    The exhaust manifold on my 2005 GMC envoy xl slt is cracked. I have researched and discovered many of these GMC envoy and chevy trailblazers have this same incident occurring.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2010, at 82,000 miles

  4. Visibility and wipers

    6 complaints · 6%

    Half of these problems showed up before 67,000 miles. Parts named most often: glass, side/rear, defroster/defogger/hvac system.

    2005 GMC envoy xl back rear door window bracket detached the first time, the second time the bracket itself broke and shattered the rear window. This is a design flaw that people all over the country have experienced. I am trying to get warranty to cover it but they keep telling me they don't cover broken glass, well…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2011, at 67,000 miles
    Rear glass door came unglued at hinges damaging the struts and almost falling on my head. Dealer was contacted and replacing the glass door was suggested at $1500.00. Repairing attempted using glue and glass door came loose again. It was a near miss, could become a fatality. Main rear door struts were damage and the…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2008, at 48,000 miles

  5. Steering

    4 complaints · 4%

    I have owned my 2005 envoy xl since june of 2006. Once, I passed 36,000 miles, I started experience lots of issues with my vehicle. I started hearing a knocking noise in the rear when I would turn on the AC and the steering was off somewhat. I had the steering fixed for around $400 but the knocking was going to cost…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2009, at 38,000 miles
    Lost brakes when driving on street replace master cyclinder both brake lines power steering pump is broken feul gauge doesn.t work what a mess
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2018, at 115,000 miles

  6. Body and structure

    4 complaints · 4%

    Parts named most often: body.

    Opening the hatch on my 2005 envoy xls approx 1 time per day caused the pistons and the ballasts to go bad. The vehicle has had continual problems with the back door handles and interior mechanisms for the past 3 years, with repeated trips to the dealer to fix the problem. Still not fixed.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2008, at 20,000 miles
    2005 GMC envoy xl back rear door window bracket detached the first time, the second time the bracket itself broke and shattered the rear window. This is a design flaw that people all over the country have experienced. I am trying to get warranty to cover it but they keep telling me they don't cover broken glass, well…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2011, at 67,000 miles

  7. Equipment

    4 complaints · 4%

    Parts named most often: recreational vehicle/trailer.

    I have a 2005 GMC envoy i6 that I purchased in march 2005. November of 2006 we replaced the fuel sensor that is under warranty due to when I would fill up the gas tank the gauge would go to empty and would eventually make it to full after about 100 miles driven. Now a year and a half later the same thing is happening…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2008, at 33,000 miles
    Fuel gauge malfunction. I filled the tank of my vehicle, 2005 GMC envoy xl, I ran out of gas going up an inclined level of a parking garage two stories underground during rush hour in d.c. I could have easily let my SUV run into the vehicle behind me but, I was fortunate to react quickly and avoid harm's way. The…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2010, at 42,500 miles

  8. Air bags

    4 complaints · 4%

    Parts named most often: side/window.

    Side air bags deployed in 2005 envoy slt xl while driving down highway on four lane road. The car hit a small pot hole in the highway and they deployed. I called state trooper and he couldn't understand why they deployed either. I made a traffic report and carried it to dealership. They contacted gmac and they decline…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2010, at 117,278 miles
    I was driving at 30 MPH down the road and the side air bags deployed without me having an accident or hitting anything the seat belt came loose and hit my daughter breaking her glasses. There was no warning at all just a pop and all came out. My headliner is torn.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2016, at 98,000 miles

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2005 GMC Envoy XL 370 recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.

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Questions about the 2005 GMC Envoy XL 370

What are the most common problems with the 2005 GMC Envoy XL 370?
By NHTSA owner complaints: fuel system (55 complaints, typically around 68,000 miles); electrical (29 complaints, typically around 68,000 miles); engine (12 complaints, typically around 80,000 miles).
How many recalls does the 2005 GMC Envoy XL 370 have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2005 GMC Envoy XL 370. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
Is the 2005 a bad year for the GMC Envoy XL 370?
It is the most complained-about Envoy XL 370 model year since 2000, with 104 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.

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