2001 GMC Envoy

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2001 GMC Envoy
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:38:53.104Z

Only 5 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 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
5

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2001

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1995: 1 complaint 1995 1996: 2 complaints 1997: 1 complaint 1997 1998: 19 complaints 1999: 9 complaints 1999 2000: 22 complaints 2001: 5 complaints 2001 5 2002: 487 complaints 2003: 394 complaints 2003 2004: 367 complaints 2005: 488 complaints 2005 2006: 352 complaints 2007: 219 complaints 2007 2008: 77 complaints 2009: 17 complaints 2009
1995: 1 complaint 1995 1996: 2 complaints 1996 1997: 1 complaint 1997 1998: 19 complaints 1998 1999: 9 complaints 1999 2000: 22 complaints 2000 2001: 5 complaints 2001 5 2002: 487 complaints 2002 2003: 394 complaints 2003 2004: 367 complaints 2004 2005: 488 complaints 2005 2006: 352 complaints 2006 2007: 219 complaints 2007 2008: 77 complaints 2008 2009: 17 complaints 2009
1995: 1 complaint 1995 1996: 2 complaints 1996 1997: 1 complaint 1997 1998: 19 complaints 1998 1999: 9 complaints 1999 2000: 22 complaints 2000 2001: 5 complaints 2001 5 2002: 487 complaints 2002 2003: 394 complaints 2003 2004: 367 complaints 2004 2005: 488 complaints 2005 2006: 352 complaints 2006 2007: 219 complaints 2007 2008: 77 complaints 2008 2009: 17 complaints 2009

2001: 5 complaints

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YearComplaints
19951
19962
19971
199819
19999
200022
20015
2002487
2003394
2004367
2005488
2006352
2007219
200877
200917

Known problem areas

Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Electrical system

3 of 5 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing front underhood and horn.

Show complaint excerpts

Consumer took the vehicle in to have the ball joints replaced at the dealer. After receiving the vehicle back consumer found that the horn no longer worked. Also, dealer examined the vehicle air bag module was defective.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-07-23

Also filed under Suspension

Suspension

2 of 5 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing upper ball joint and lower ball joint.

Visibility

1 of 5 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing exterior.

Show complaint excerpts

During normal operation of vehicle, engine check light illuminated, and then went off intermittently.

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-11-15

Also filed under Fuel system, gasoline

Power train

1 of 5 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

Fuel system, gasoline

1 of 5 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. R
    2001-05-09Structure00V375000 Vehicle description: certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS No. 201, "Occupant protection in interior impacts." These vehicles have a console cover/armrest cam…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the console latch mechanism.

  2. I
    2008-02-28Recall queryClosed 2008-07-09 Hazard light switch failure

Buy-smart checklist

2001 GMC Envoy — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 00V375000 · Structure

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FAQ

Is the 2001 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 2001 GMC Envoy?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 60% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2001 GMC Envoy 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.