KnownCarProblems2005 GMC Envoy Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 488 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 GMC Envoy, most often about the fuel system (46% of complaints, typically around 75,000 miles). It is the most complained-about Envoy model year since 2000 and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2005 GMC Envoy problems
Fuel system
226 complaints · 46%Half of these problems showed up before 75,000 miles. Parts named most often: storage, delivery, fuel injection system.
When I fill up my 2005 GMC Envoy with gas the fuel gauge stays on e, sometimes it will eventually go up to 1/4 tank but always drops back down. This creates a problem because I never really know when my tank is empty, always guessing on when I need to fill up. I have gone to the dealership and they told me it would be…
I have a 2005 GMC Envoy that has just started having issues with the fuel gauge. I have filled the gas tank and the gauge reads empty with the fuel light on. Then 10 minutes later the light goes out and it reads that I do have fuel. Then a little later it starts going down and reads empty again. I have re-stopped to…
Electrical
183 complaints · 38%Half of these problems showed up before 80,000 miles. Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel, ignition.
The contact owns a 2005 GMC Envoy. The contact was driving at an unknown speed when the speedometer failed. The dealer was informed of the failure and stated that the warranty did not cover the repair for the instrumental panel. Any repairs would be at the contacts expense. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure…
Tl contact owns a 2005 GMC Envoy. The contact stated that the speedometer indicated an inaccurate speed. When driving at 20 MPH, the speedometer may show a reading of 80 MPH. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The contact spoke with the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The current mileage was…
Lights
45 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 100,000 miles. Parts named most often: headlights, fog lights, turn signal, tail lights.
Out of nowhere my front head lights went out. Its not the fuse or the bulbs, both front low lights went out. The high beams work. There is no power going to the lights and I have to buy a new switch. I also had to replace the engine almost a year ago because the o rings went up. The gas gauge is broken and my…
The rear light, located at the top of the vehicle snapped off while traveling at a speed of 55 MPH. Fortunately there was an accident as result, but very easily could have created one. Would like for GMC to cover the cost to repair.
Engine
41 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 74,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system, cooling system.
Received a "check engine" light while driving the vehicle. The fault code that came up was po128 ( insufficient ambient temperature - ect ) upon researching the problem I discovered that this is a common fault on this vehicle. It is generally caused by a "sticking" coolant thermostat. This condition also results in…
Exhaust manifold is cracked. Had exhaust manifold and gaskets replaced. Took 5 working days to fix. Checked on line and found many complaints on the Envoy and trailer blazer 's manifold.
Air bags
28 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 70,000 miles. Parts named most often: side/window, frontal.
The accident happened on 2-15-2013 on pennsylvania avenue se during rush hour the other car did not yield to ongoing traffic on pennsylvania avenue and dodged out from a side street and hit my vehicle on the front side and my son who is 13 head hit the dashboard and my daughters dog flew from the back seat up to the…
The contact owns a 2005 GMC Envoy. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the air bags deployed without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be diagnosed. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the investigator that was deployed was unable to replicate…
Speed control
22 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 59,000 miles. Parts named most often: cruise control.
The gas gauge stopped working and shows that the vehicle is on empty. The "low fuel' indicator on the dash will blink randomly and "ding" to draw my attention to it. The gas cap was replaced a week later but the problem has not been resolved. It continues to read "empty." since then the speedometer has also stopped…
2005 GMC Envoy xl 64,900 miles. Speedometer erratic operation. Since first incident, symptoms under varying driving conditions are; speedometer erroneously indicates too low a speed, speedometer indicates too high a speed, speedometer indication sticks at a fixed speed with changing vehicle speed.
Transmission
18 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 51,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, transfer case (4-wheel drive).
I was driving my car and lost the drive gear and had to down shift to 2nd gear although I owned an automatic car. I only had a car with 50,000 miles on it. I couldn't believe it could be my transmission already. I was able to up shift to drive but only after going into 2. When I arrived at my uncles house, he said the…
Tl contact owns a 2005 GMC Envoy. While driving 75 MPH in the rain with the cruise control activated, the vehicle began to decelerate on its own. In addition, the engine began to rev. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and turned off. When the contact restarted the vehicle and shifted into drive, it…
Visibility and wipers
17 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 92,000 miles. Parts named most often: windshield wiper/washer, glass, side/rear, rearview mirrors/devices, windshield.
At approximately 8 am friday january 27th I opened the back hatch of my GMC Envoy. Approximately 4-6 inches pulling it down to shut it the entire window shattered all over me, the ground and inside my car. I called my insurance, paid the deductible to have it replaced, it was fixed and then today january 28th, one day…
Rear windshield/back window shattered on it's own while parked in parking lot. Couldn't figure out why or what had caused this to happen. Took the vehicle to shop for windshield to be replaced, and when I got in the car to leave the shop the rear windshield shattered again. My daughter was in the back seat at the time…
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 recalls
Air bags: frontal
Risk: If the passenger sensing system malfunctions, the front air bag on the passenger side may be disabled when it should be enabled, or enabled when it should be disabled. In either case, in the event of a crash that requires air bag deployment, a front passenger's level of injury may be increased.
Fix: Because a replacement leather seat cover that is compatible with the passenger sensing system is not available, general motors (gm) will repurchase these vehicles in accordance with the terms stated in gm's letter to owners. The recall began on november 6, 2006. Owners should contact gm at 1-877-477-1022 to begin the process of repurchasing their vehicle.
Full defect summary
Certain vehicles originally built with cloth seats that were equipped with an automatic air bag passenger sensing system and later reupholstered with aftermarket leather seat cover kits are involved. Testing has indicated that the aftermarket leather seat covers can cause the passenger sensing system to malfunction.
Visibility and wipers: windshield
Risk: If a crash occurs, the windshield may not be retained, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Fix: Dealers will replace the windshield free of charge. The recall began on march 10, 2005. Owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, or gmc at 1-866-996-9463.
Full defect summary
Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 212, 'windshield mounting.' the windshield urethane bead may not have adhered to the body in certain areas during the cure process.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
Loss of headlights
Summary
The subject vehicles are model year (my) 2002-2009 chevrolet trailblazer, gmc envoy, 2004-2007 buick rainier, 2003-2008 isuzu ascender, 2005-2009 saab 9-7x, 2002-2004 oldsmobile bravada, 2003-2006 chevrolet ssr, 2005-2009 buick lacrosse, and 2006-2008 pontiac grand prix. This scope includes the trailblazer/envoy variants: 2002-2006 envoy xl/trailblazer ext and 2004-2005 envoy xuv. The original scope of this investigation was expanded to include all vehicles equipped with the subject headlight driver module (hdm). The focus of the investigation was to determine whether actions performed by general motors adequately addressed any unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety in the subject vehicle
Fuel level gauge system failure
Summary
The office of defects investigation has received 668 complaints alleging inaccurate fuel gauge reading while driving in model year 2005-07 chevrolet trailblazer, gmc envoy, buick rainier, and saab 9-7x vehicles.of the 668 complaints, 58 incidents were alleged to result in a vehicle stall.of the 58 stalling incidents, 43 complaints reported stalling because the fuel level reading indicated more fuel availability than what is actually in the fuel tank. One complaint alleged a vehicle crash after the vehicle stalled while exiting the interstate, became disabled, and was struck from behind.summarily, the complaints show an apparent increasing trend, with most complaints received within the past
Questions about the 2005 GMC Envoy
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 GMC Envoy?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: fuel system (226 complaints, typically around 75,000 miles); electrical (183 complaints, typically around 80,000 miles); lights (45 complaints, typically around 100,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2005 GMC Envoy have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from October 31, 2006 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2005 a bad year for the GMC Envoy?
- It is the most complained-about Envoy model year since 2000, with 488 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.