2004 GMC Envoy XL
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
- 187
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 4
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2004
Opened by NHTSA
44% of complaints
Complaints per year
2004: 187 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 70 |
| 2003 | 228 |
| 2004 | 187 |
| 2006 | 109 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
44% · 83 reportsMost commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and switch.
Show complaint excerpts
Passenger window went down with vehicle off. Smoke came from inside the right front door panel. When the smoke cleared, I disassembled the door and found the window switch with a large hole burned in it. Pics available upon request.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-09-16
Driving at a low speed down hill on a city street, with the car in the drive position, the car stalled. This happened again driving on a flat service of a parking lot of a shopping center.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-12-29
Power train
11% · 21 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and transfer case (4-wheel drive).
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Tl* the contact owns a 2004 GMC Envoy XL. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently decelerated. The contact stopped at a fuel station and proceeded to check all the fluid levels.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-08-06
Fuel system, gasoline
11% · 20 reportsMost commonly citing tank assembly and fuel pump.
Engine and engine cooling
8% · 15 reportsMost commonly citing exhaust system and engine.
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Hello, hope you can help myself and other persons from not happening. I came home from work Saturday, and parked in the garage as usual. After being home and watching some tv I know for sure was 2 in a half hours.
NHTSA ODI report, 2008-06-16
Exterior lighting
6% · 11 reportsMost commonly citing turn signal and headlights.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 4 investigations · oldest first
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2004-08-03Engineering analysisClosed 2004-11-04 Brake lamp failure
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2004-11-22Exterior lighting04V527000 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.
Remedy: 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…
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2005-02-04Preliminary evaluationClosed 2005-05-06 Turn signal failures
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2007-07-10Engineering analysisClosed 2008-08-28 Fuel pump module leaks gasoline
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2017-04-24Recall queryClosed 2021-03-29 Loss of Headlights
Buy-smart checklist
2004 GMC Envoy XL — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 83 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 21 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel system, gasoline: 20 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 04V527000 · Exterior lighting
FAQ
- Is the 2004 GMC Envoy XL 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 2004 GMC Envoy XL?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 44% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2004 GMC Envoy XL have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.