2004 GMC Envoy XL

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2004 GMC Envoy XL
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:52:25.366Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2004: 187 complaints

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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%

44% of complaints: electrical system — 83 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and switch.

FIRE INJURY

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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, 20150916

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, 20181229

POWER TRAIN 11%

11% of complaints: power train — 21 distinct reports on file, most 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, 20180806

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 11%

11% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 20 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing tank assembly and fuel pump.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 8%

8% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 15 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing exhaust system and engine.

FIRE

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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, 20080616

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 6%

6% of complaints: exterior lighting — 11 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing turn signal and headlights.

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20040803 — EA (closed 20041104)

BRAKE LAMP FAILURE

R 20041122 — exterior lighting

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 1-8

Campaign 04V527000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20050204 — PE (closed 20050506)

TURN SIGNAL FAILURES

I 20070710 — EA (closed 20080828)

FUEL PUMP MODULE LEAKS GASOLINE

I 20170424 — RQ (closed 20210329)

Loss of Headlights

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2004 GMC Envoy XL — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for electrical system issues (83 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for power train issues (21 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (20 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 04V527000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.

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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.