1996 GMC Envoy
Only 2 complaints on file — too few 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.
Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
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Complaints per year
1996: 2 complaints
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 19 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 22 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 487 |
| 2003 | 394 |
| 2004 | 367 |
| 2005 | 488 |
| 2006 | 352 |
| 2007 | 219 |
| 2008 | 77 |
| 2009 | 17 |
Known problem areas
Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Vehicle speed control
1 of 2 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
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Hello, we purchased the 2006 Yukon Denali Envoy with low mileage between 30,000 ' 45,000 miles. We didn't expect to run into major ( Throttle body and fuel sensor'tank embedded) problems.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-10-29
Also filed under Fuel system, other
Fuel system, other
1 of 2 total reports mentions: fuel system, other.
Electrical system
1 of 2 total reports mentions: electrical system.
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GMC issued a recall on the 1996 GMC Envoy driver's side door console which operates the locks and windows which can burn out or cause fire. My Envoy did the same thing, so of course I had to have it replaced.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-09-18
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1996 GMC Envoy — pre-purchase inspection
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- Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
- Fuel system, other: 1 report on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 1 report on file for this year.
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- Is the 1996 GMC Envoy 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 1996 GMC Envoy?
- The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1996 GMC Envoy have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.