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GMC Envoy recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 27 recall campaigns and 2,459 owner complaints for the GMC Envoy, covering model years 1995 to 2009. The 2005 model year drew the most complaints (488), and Electrical System is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 27 recall campaigns on file
  • 2,459 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 15 model years with data (1995–2009)
  • most complaints: 2005 (488 for that model year)
  • top component: Electrical System (673 complaints)
  • latest recall 15V599000 (reported Sep 24, 2015)
  • 154 complaints reporting a crash (6.3%)
  • 89 complaints reporting a fire (3.6%)
  • 120 complaints reporting an injury (4.9%)
  • 8 complaints reporting a death (0.3%)

GMC Envoy complaints by model year

15 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2005 model year has the most complaints: 488 of 2,459, or 19.8%. Next come 2002 (487) and 2003 (393). The fewest are for 1997, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
GMC Envoy owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 1995–2009Column chart of 2,459 complaints across 15 model years. The highest is 2005 with 488. The full figures are in the table below the chart.1995: 1 complaint119951996: 2 complaints219961997: 1 complaint119971998: 19 complaints1919981999: 9 complaints919992000: 22 complaints2220002001: 5 complaints520012002: 487 complaints48720022003: 393 complaints39320032004: 367 complaints36720042005: 488 complaints48820052006: 352 complaints35220062007: 219 complaints21920072008: 77 complaints7720082009: 17 complaints172009
Show the figures for all 15 model years
GMC Envoy complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
GMC Envoy complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
199510000
199620000
199710000
1998190000
199990000
2000220000
200150000
20024874212352
2003393428273
20043672511221
20054882714222
200635262450
200721971650
2008775440
2009170000
All model years2,459154891208

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported GMC Envoy components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Electrical System is the component named most often, in 673 complaints (27.4% of all 2,459), followed by Fuel System, Gasoline (483) and Exterior Lighting (269).

Components named most often in GMC Envoy complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in GMC Envoy complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Electrical System67327.4%
Fuel System, Gasoline48319.6%
Exterior Lighting26910.9%
Power Train1867.6%
Engine and Engine Cooling1797.3%
Air Bags1596.5%
Fuel/Propulsion System1576.4%
Visibility1576.4%
Structure1004.1%
Engine923.7%
Suspension883.6%
Fuel System, Other823.3%
Steering763.1%
Vehicle Speed Control672.7%
Unknown or Other612.5%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

GMC Envoy recalls

27 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Envoy, newest first. The 27 campaigns cover model years 1998 to 2007. The 2002 model year appears in the most campaigns (13).

  • 27 recall campaigns
GMC Envoy recall campaigns covering each model year
DecadeYears ending in 0Years ending in 1Years ending in 2Years ending in 3Years ending in 4Years ending in 5Years ending in 6Years ending in 7Years ending in 8Years ending in 9
1998: 2 campaigns1999: 1 campaign
2000: 1 campaign2001: 1 campaign2002: 13 campaigns2003: 7 campaigns2004: 1 campaign2005: 2 campaigns2006: 8 campaigns2007: 5 campaigns
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 15V599000

    Reported

    Visibility › Power Window Devices and Controls

    Model years 2006–2007

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Buick Rainier, Chevrolet Trailblazer and GMC Envoy vehicles, and 2006 GMC Envoy XL and Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT vehicles. Fluid may enter into the driver's door master power window switch module, causing corrosion that could result in a short in the circuit board, causing window switches to become inoperative. Previously, the affected vehicles may have had their master power window switch module treated with a protective coating, instead of having it replaced.

    Consequence:
    The protective coating may not eliminate the risk that the circuit board could short and result in a fire, even while the vehicle is unattended.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a new driver's door switch module, free of charge. The recall began on November 2, 2015. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15700.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  2. NHTSA campaign 15V519000

    Reported

    Exterior Lighting › Headlights

    Model years 2006–2007

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix, 2006-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2007 Buick Rainier, Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT, GMC Envoy XL, 2006-2008 Isuzu Ascender, and Saab 9-7x vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the headlamp driver module (HDM) may overheat and fail, causing the headlamps and daytime running lights to not illuminate.

    Consequence:
    Headlamps that do not illuminate reduce the driver's ability to see the roadway and reduce the vehicle's visibility to oncoming vehicles, both of which increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the HDM, free of charge. The recall began on May 17, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. GM's number for this recall is 14291.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  3. NHTSA campaign 14V404000

    Reported

    Visibility › Power Window Devices and Controls

    Model years 2006–2007

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 SAAB 9-7x; 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT and GMC Envoy XL; and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier and Isuzu Ascender vehicles. Fluid may enter the driver's door master power window switch module, causing corrosion that could result in a short in the circuit board. A short may cause the power door lock and power window switches to function intermittently or become inoperative. The short may also cause overheating, which could melt components of the door module, producing odor, smoke, or a fire.

    Consequence:
    A short in the circuit board could lead to a fire, increasing the risk of personal injury. A fire could occur even while the vehicle is not in use. As a precaution, owners are advised to park outside until the remedy has been made.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the part number on the door module, and install a new door module if necessary, free of charge. Parts for the remedy are not currently available. An interim letter was mailed to owners in August 2014. A second owner letter will be mailed when parts are available. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), 1-800-462-8782 (GMC), 1-800-955-9007 (SAAB), and 1-800-255-6727 (Isuzu). GM's number for this recall is 14309. NOTE: This recall provides a new remedy for all vehicles covered by recall 13V-248. Vehicles whose modules were modified but not replaced as part of the previous recall remedy must have their vehicles remedied again under this campaign.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  4. NHTSA campaign 13V248000

    Reported

    Visibility › Power Window Devices and Controls; Electrical System

    Model years 2006–2007

    General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 SAAB 9-7x; 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT and GMC Envoy XL; and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier and Isuzu Ascender vehicles. Fluid may enter the driver's door module, causing corrosion that could result in a short in the circuit board. A short may cause the power door lock and power window switches to function intermittently or become inoperative. The short may also cause overheating, which could melt components of the door module, producing odor, smoke, or a fire.

    Consequence:
    A short in the circuit board could lead to a fire, increasing the risk of personal injury. A fire could occur even while the vehicle is not in use. As a precaution, owners are advised to park outside until the remedy has been made.
    Remedy:
    Owners will be contacted and dealers will test the driver's door module. If the module is functioning properly, a protective coating will be applied. If the module is not functioning properly, it will be replaced. These repairs will be done free of charge. GM will notify Buick, Chevrolet, and GMC owners, Isuzu and Saab will contact their respective owners. The recall began on August 2, 2013. Buick owners may contact the owner center at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet owners at 1-866-694-6546, GMC owners at 1-866-996-9463, Isuzu owners at 1-800-255-6727, and Saab owners at 1-800-955-9007. GM's campaign number is 12180. This recall is an expansion of recall 12V-406.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  5. NHTSA campaign 12V406000

    Reported

    Visibility › Power Window Devices and Controls; Electrical System

    Model years 2006–2007

    General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT and GMC Envoy XL and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier, SAAB 9-7x, and Isuzu Ascender vehicles, originally sold or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia. Fluid may enter the driver's door module, causing corrosion that could result in a short in the circuit board. A short may cause the power door lock and power window switches to function intermittently or become inoperative. The short may also cause overheating, which could melt components of the door module, producing odor, smoke, or a fire.

    Consequence:
    A short in the circuit board could lead to a fire, increasing the risk of personal injury. A fire could occur even while the vehicle is not in use. As a precaution, owners are advised to park outside until the remedy has been made.
    Remedy:
    Parts for this recall are expected to available in March 2013. GM will notify Buick, Chevrolet, and GMC owners when parts are available. Buick owners may contact the owner center at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet owners at 1-866-694-6546, and GMC owners at 1-866-996-9463. Isuzu owners will be notified by Isuzu Motors when parts are available. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-800-255-6727. SAAB owners will be notified by SAAB Cars North America when parts are available and for inquiries, owners may call SAAB customer service at 1-800-955-9007.

    Filed by Isuzu Motors Limited

  6. NHTSA campaign 06V417000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Frontal

    Model years 2005–2006

    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.

    Consequence:
    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.
    Remedy:
    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.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  7. NHTSA campaign 05V552000

    Reported

    Equipment › Other › Labels

    Model year 2006

    Certain trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "tire selection and rims." These vehicles were shipped with tire and loading information labels listing an inacccurate vehicle capacity weight.

    Consequence:
    A misprinted label could lead to improper vehicle loading specifications or tire inflation which could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Owners will be provided with corrected labels and installation instructions. At the customer's option, a dealer can install the label for them. The recall began on March 31, 2006. Owners may contact Buick at 1-866-608-8080, Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463, Hummer at 1-800-732-5493, Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, Saturn at 1-800-972-8876, or Isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  8. NHTSA campaign 05V455000

    Reported

    Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist › Hose, Piping, and Connections

    Model year 2006

    Certain passenger vehicles may have been built with a power steering hose that is not to specification. Under extreme steering maneuvers, such as turning the steering wheel fully to the left or right while braking, the hose may fracture and leak fluid.

    Consequence:
    If this were to occur, power steering assist would be lost and increased steering effort would be required. On vehicles equipped with hydro-boost power brakes, it could also result in loss of power brake assist and increased braking effort would be required. If the power steering fluid spray were to spray onto hot engine parts, an engine compartment fire could occur.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the power steering hose(s) for two suspect date codes and replace them if required. The recall will begin on October 14, 2005. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463, Buick at 1-866-608-8080, Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, Isuzu at 1-800-255-6727, or Hummer at 1-800-732-5493.

    Filed by Isuzu Motors Limited

  9. NHTSA campaign 05V198000

    Reported

    Exterior Lighting › Turn Signal

    Model years 2003–2004

    On certain trucks and sport utility vehicles, the driver wishing to signal a turn by moving the directional signal lever, (up or down) may cause the front marker/turn lights and rear turn lights to flash in a manner similar to hazard warning, rather than flashing on the desired side only.

    Consequence:
    The driver may not be able to clearly signal their intentions to turn, change travel lanes, or potentially warn others of an impaired vehicle operating condition increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the suspect flasher modules with a new flasher module designed with sealed relays and more durable contact material inside of the relays free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2005. Isuzu began mailing owner letters on August 4, 2005. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463, Isuzu at 1-800-255-6727, Buick at 1-866-608-8080, and oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  10. NHTSA campaign 05V035000

    Reported

    Visibility › Windshield

    Model year 2005

    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.

    Consequence:
    If a crash occurs, the windshield may not be retained, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
    Remedy:
    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.

    Filed by Isuzu Motors Limited

Show 17 more recalls

  1. NHTSA campaign 04V289000

    Reported

    Engine and Engine Cooling

    Model year 2002

    Some sport utility vehicles equipped with an electronically controlled air suspension (ecas) have a condition in which the ecas may produce a brief electrical spike while the vehicle is operating. This electrical spike can disrupt the powertrain control module (PCM) causing the vehicle to stall.

    Consequence:
    If the spike damages the PCM, the vehicle may not restart. If this happens while the vehicle is moving, a crash could occur without prior warning.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will install a wiring harness. The recall will begin on August 19, 2004. Owners should contact oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537 or GMC at 1-866-996-9463.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  2. NHTSA campaign 04V201000

    Reported

    Seat Belts

    Model year 2002

    Certain light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 209, "seat belt assemblies." One of the two sensors in the driver's and front passenger's seat belt retractors could be inoperative. The seat belt retractors will lock when the belt webbing is extracted during a crash; however, the mechanism that locks the seat belt retractor when the vehicle decelerates quickly, such as heavy braking, may not operate as intended.

    Consequence:
    If this were to occur, the safety belt may not restrain the occupant as intended during a crash, and could result in injury to the occupant.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the driver and front passenger safety belt retractors, and replace them if necessary. Owner notification began on June 24, 2004. Owners should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463, or oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  3. NHTSA campaign 04V046000

    Reported

    Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer

    Model years 2002–2003

    Certain sport utility vehicles have windshield wiper systems that will not turn on, cease operation while in use, fail to turn off/on by themselves (moisture sensitive wiper system), or have continuous windshield washer pump operation because the presence of water within the wiper modules can either cause a short circuit or can lead to the corrosion of components within the module.

    Consequence:
    Depending on the occurrence and weather situation, driver visibility could be reduced, which could result in a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will cover the windshield wiper module vent hole with a patch. Also, the wiper motor, circuit board, and electrical connector will be inspected to signs of water intrusion and/or corrosion and be replaced as required. The recall began July 6, 2004. Owners should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537; or GMC at 1-866-996-9463.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  4. NHTSA campaign 03V250000

    Reported

    Equipment › Other › Owners/Service/Other Manual

    Model years 2002–2003

    Certain minivans, passenger and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 225, "child restraint anchorage system." The owner's manual does not explain the meaning of the location symbols for the child restraint lower universal anchorage system.

    Consequence:
    This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
    Remedy:
    Owners will be provided with a supplement for their owner's manual. This supplement describes and shows the location symbols for the child restraint anchors that are located in the vehicle and on the child restraint or booster cushion. Owner notification began August 18, 2003. Owners should contact Buick at 1-866-608-8080, Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463, Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, or oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  5. NHTSA campaign 03V151000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

    Model year 2003

    Certain sport utility vehicles were built with a left-front brake pipe with a circumferential score at a random location along the length of the pipe as the result of the manufacturing process. If the brake pipe partially or fully fractured, brake pedal travel would immediately increase and front brake performance would be reduced.

    Consequence:
    If braking performance is reduced, a crash could occur.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the left-front brake pipe. Owner notification began on May 29, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, GMC at 1-800-462-8782, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-8006.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  6. NHTSA campaign 03V096000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Wiring › Interior/Under Dash

    Model year 2002

    Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards No. 101, "control location, identification, and illumination" and No. 208, "occupant crash protection." These vehicles have an intermittent condition during vehicle start-up in which the instrument panel cluster may not properly power up, resulting in most of the displays, telltale lights, and functions (except the service engine light, turn signal indicators, and the instrument panel cluster backlighting) being inoperative.

    Consequence:
    These vehicles do not comply with the standard.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will reprogram the instrument panel cluster. Owner notification began May 29, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, GMC at 1-800-462-8782, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  7. NHTSA campaign 03V075000

    Reported

    Power Train › Automatic Transmission

    Model years 2002–2003

    Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 114, "theft protection." These vehicles are equipped with a mechanical override that could allow the ignition key to be removed with the shift lever in a position other than park. In addition, these vehicles have an override that can allow the transmission to be shifted out of park with the ignition in the off position.

    Consequence:
    These overrides are not permitted unless the vehicle has a locking steering column.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will eliminate these conditions by disabling the overrides. Owner notification began on May 29, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, GMC at 1-800-462-8782, oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537, or Hummer at 1-866-486-6376.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  8. NHTSA campaign 03V051000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module

    Model year 2003

    On certain mini vans, passenger and sport utility vehicles, some of these vehicles have a driver's side air bag that may not deploy as designed. In addition, the air bag inflator could rupture.

    Consequence:
    This could result in reduced capability of the air bag to protect the driver. Also if the air bag inflator ruptured, pieces of the inflator could strike and injure the vehicle occupants.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, install a new driver's air bag. Owner notification began on March 11, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Buick at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, GMC at 1-800-462-8782, or Pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  9. NHTSA campaign 02V273000

    Reported

    Structure › Body

    Model year 2002

    Certain sport utility vehicles are missing welds on the rear floor plan.

    Consequence:
    In a crash, missing welds could degrade performance of the third row seat and safety belt anchorage and occupants could receive greater injuries.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the vehicle for missing welds. If missing welds are found, GM will exchange the vehicle for an equivalent vehicle or provide a refund of the purchase price. Owner notification began October 4, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC at 1-800-462-8782.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  10. NHTSA campaign 02V121000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

    Model year 2002

    On certain sport utility vehicles, a fuel filter fitting can become disconnected. If this were to occur while attempting to start the engine, a no-start condition would result and fuel would be pumped out the fuel filter onto the ground.

    Consequence:
    If the fitting becomes disconnected while the vehicle is in motion, the engine would stop due to inadequate fuel supply and cause a loss of power steering assist. If an ignition source were present, fuel leakage from a disconnected fuel filter fitting could result in a fire.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the fuel filter quick connect retainers. Owner notification began September 20, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020. GMC at 1-800-462-8782, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  11. NHTSA campaign 02V222000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Frontal

    Model years 2002–2003

    Certain passenger, mini vans, and sport utility vehicles have an air bag inflator on the driver's side that could fracture at a weld during a deployment.

    Consequence:
    Pieces of the inflator could strike and injure vehicle occupants and the air bag cushion would not inflate fully, reducing the capability of the bag to protect the driver.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect, and replace, if necessary, the air bag module assembly on the driver's side. Owner notification began August 15, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Buick at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, GMC at 1-800-462-8782, oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537, or Pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  12. NHTSA campaign 01V334000

    Reported

    Power Train › Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)

    Model year 2002

    Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles equipped with 4-wheel drive. The calibration of the transfer case control module could cause insufficient high speed gear engagement.

    Consequence:
    If the gear is not engaged, the vehicle can roll when the transmission is in "park" and a crash could result without warning.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will update the transfer case control module calibration to increase gear engagement. Owner notification began November 6, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC at 1-800-462-8782.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  13. NHTSA campaign 01V283000

    Reported

    Power Train › Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)

    Model year 2002

    Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles (4 wheel-drive). Some of these vehicles were built with a range shift collar in the transmission transfer case that contains cracks.

    Consequence:
    This condition could result in a complete fracture of the range shift collar and subsequent loss of vehicle forward and reverse gears, and the inability to maintain "park" position. This increases the risk of a vehicle crash resulting from unintended movement of a parked vehicle.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the transfer cases and update the control module calibration. Owner notification began September 6, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC at 1-800-462-8782.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  14. NHTSA campaign 01V158000

    Reported

    Structure › Body

    Model year 2002

    Vehicle description: certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with requirements of FMVSS No. 201, "occupant protection in interior impacts." These vehicles have a console cover/armrest lid latch that could release at less than the 10G vertical load requirement of the standard.

    Consequence:
    In the event of a crash, the console cover could open and the cover or items stored under it could injure an occupant.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the console latch mechanism and install a striker plate. Owner notification began July 16, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact GMC at 1-800-462-8782.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  15. NHTSA campaign 01V126000

    Reported

    Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Arm

    Model year 2002

    Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. Under certain circumstances the front lower control arm brackets may fracture. This fracture could result in separation of the front lower control arm from the frame.

    Consequence:
    A separation could result in loss of vehicle control, resulting in a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the left and right front lower control arm brackets. Owner notification began by telephone on April 4, 2001. The followup letter to consumers was mailed May 3, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537, or GMC at 1-800-462-8782.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  16. NHTSA campaign 00V375000

    Reported

    Structure › Body

    Model years 1998–2001

    Vehicle description: certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS No. 201, "occupant protection in interior impacts." These vehicles have a console cover/armrest cam latch that could release at less than the required load of the standard.

    Consequence:
    During a crash, the console cover could open and the cover or items stored under it could injury an occupant.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the console latch mechanism.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  17. NHTSA campaign 98V097001

    Reported

    Exterior Lighting

    Model year 1998

    The daytime running lights were built with a candela value greater than 2,600, are located less than 100MM from the turn signals and hazard warning lamps, and are not deactivated when the turn signal or hazard warning lamps are activated. This does not comply with FMVSS No. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

    Consequence:
    This condition would make it difficult for drivers of oncoming vehicles to see the turn signal, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will install a new body control module and reprogram the vehicle with a new calibration that will turn the daytime running lights off when the turn signal or hazard warning flasher is activated.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

GMC Envoy questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the GMC Envoy have?

NHTSA lists 27 vehicle recall campaigns for the GMC Envoy, covering model years 1995 to 2009. The most recent, 15V599000, was reported on September 24, 2015 and is filed under “Visibility”. The 2002 model year is covered by the most campaigns (13).

Which GMC Envoy model year has the most complaints?

The 2005 model year, with 488 of the 2,459 complaints in NHTSA’s file (19.8%). The next are 2002 (487) and 2003 (393). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common GMC Envoy complaint?

Electrical System is the component named most often: 673 complaints, or 27.4% of all 2,459. Fuel System, Gasoline (483) and Exterior Lighting (269) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my GMC Envoy?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a GMC dealer.

How many GMC Envoy complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 2,459 complaints, 154 report a crash, 89 a fire, 120 at least one injury and 8 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

Other GMC models

8 models · most complaints first

The GMC models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the GMC VIN decoder with every GMC model page, WMI code and VIN note.

  • GMC Sierra 1500 1995–2026 · 60 recalls · 8,852 complaints
  • GMC Acadia 2007–2026 · 38 recalls · 5,557 complaints
  • GMC Yukon 1995–2026 · 74 recalls · 4,874 complaints
  • GMC Sierra 1995–2017 · 52 recalls · 3,585 complaints
  • GMC Terrain 2010–2026 · 22 recalls · 3,110 complaints
  • GMC Yukon XL 1999–2026 · 54 recalls · 2,403 complaints
  • GMC Jimmy 1995–2004 · 18 recalls · 1,869 complaints
  • GMC Sierra 2500 1997–2026 · 46 recalls · 1,816 complaints

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.