MYRModel Year Report

2004 GMC Envoy XL

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2004 GMC Envoy XL
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:42:32.935Z

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

Complaints per year, GMC Envoy XL Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2004 highlighted. 2002: 70 complaints 2002 2003: 228 complaints 2003 2004: 187 complaints 2004 2006: 109 complaints 2006
2004: 187 complaints
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YearComplaints
200270
2003228
2004187
2006109

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 24%

24% of complaints: electrical system — 44 distinct reports on file.

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

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 20%

20% of complaints: electrical system — 37 distinct reports on file.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 8%

8% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 15 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 5%

5% of complaints: power train — 10 distinct reports on file.

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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

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 5%

5% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 9 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 GMC ENVOY XL. WHILE PULLING INTO DRIVEWAY AT 5 MPH THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP, IT ACCELERATED AND THEN I HIT GARAGE. THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE GARAGE THE GARAGE DOOR HAD TO BE REPLACED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20051013

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 (44 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (37 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (15 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 04V527000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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 24% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2004 GMC Envoy XL have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.