2004 GMC Envoy

● Typical for this model

2004 GMC Envoy
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

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: 367 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1995	1
1996	2
1997	1
1998	19
1999	9
2000	22
2001	5
2002	487
2003	392
2004	367
2005	488
2006	351
2007	218
2008	77
2009	17

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 25%

25% of complaints: electrical system — 91 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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The contact owns a 2004 GMC Envoy. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and unoccupied, the contact noticed that the front passenger's door was on fire. The contact stated that he arrived home just in time and noticed the fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 20251217

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 18%

18% of complaints: electrical system — 66 distinct reports on file.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 10%

10% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 38 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 7%

7% of complaints: exterior lighting — 27 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

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WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT BOTH LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS GO OUT COMPLETELY WITHOUT WARNING. VEHICLE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED AND HAS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING IN CITY AS WELL. HIGHBEAM HEADLIGHTS WORK WHEN SWITCHED ON AFTER LOW BEAM STOP WORKING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20191003

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 6%

6% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 22 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20040803 — EA (closed 20041104)

BRAKE LAMP FAILURE

I 20050204 — PE (closed 20050506)

TURN SIGNAL FAILURES

R 20050804 — exterior lighting

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE DRIVER WISHING TO SIGNAL A TURN BY MOVING THE DIRECTIONAL SIGNAL LEVER, (UP OR DOWN) MAY CAUSE THE FRONT MARKER/TURN LIGHTS AND REAR TURN LIGHTS TO FL

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SUSPECT FLASHER MODULES WITH A NEW FLASHER MODULE DESIGNED WITH SEALED RELAYS AND MORE DURABLE CONTACT MATERIAL INSIDE OF THE RELAYS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUS

Campaign 05V198000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20070216 — exterior lighting

CERTAIN MAXZONE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES, DEPO BRAND, P/NO 335-1120L-AS, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DURING PRODUCTION THE LAMP HOUSING SHAPE DEFORMED D

Remedy: MAXZONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR ANY NONCOMPLIANT HEADLIGHTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 16, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAXZONE AT 909-822-3288.

Campaign 07E014000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20070710 — EA (closed 20080828)

FUEL PUMP MODULE LEAKS GASOLINE

I 20170424 — RQ (closed 20210329)

Loss of Headlights

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2004 GMC Envoy — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for electrical system issues (91 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for electrical system issues (66 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (38 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 05V198000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Verify recall 07E014000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2008 ▲ 2007 ● 2006

WORST YEARS

◆ 2002 ◆ 2005 ● 2003

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FAQ

Is the 2004 GMC Envoy reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2004 GMC Envoy is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2004 GMC Envoy?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2004 GMC Envoy have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

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