2005 GMC Envoy XL 370
Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 104 |
| 2006 | 5 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
40% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 42 distinct reports on file.
CRASHShow complaint excerpts
VEHICLE COMPLETELY LOST POWER ON CONGESTED FREEWAY RESULTING IN REAR END CRASH. *TR
NHTSA ODI report, 20100827
FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT WORK. I WILL FILL UP THE TANK AND TURN ON THE CAR AND IT READS LOW FUEL AND THE INDICATOR LIGHT COMES ON. THEN I CAN BE DRIVING AND IT WILL JUMP UP TO PAST 1/4 TANK THEN SLOWLY GO DOWN TO E AND READ LOW FUEL.
NHTSA ODI report, 20120329
17% of complaints: electrical system — 18 distinct reports on file.
9% of complaints: electrical system — 9 distinct reports on file.
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THE SPEED CONTROL NEEDLE WAS STUCK BETWEEN 60-120MPH ON 05-05-2012. NOW 05-09-2012 THE SPEED CONTROL NEEDLE IS STUCK AT 120MPH AND DOES NOT RETURN TO 0MPH.
NHTSA ODI report, 20120508
7% of complaints: fuel system, other — 7 distinct reports on file.
4% of complaints: steering — 4 distinct reports on file.
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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
NHTSA ODI report, 20181124
SAFETY TIMELINE
No recalls on file for this model year.
Fuel Level Gauge System Failure
Fuel level gauge system failure
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2005 GMC Envoy XL 370 — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (42 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (18 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (9 reports on file for this year).
FAQ
Is the 2005 GMC Envoy XL 370 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 GMC Envoy XL 370?
The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2005 GMC Envoy XL 370 have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.