MYRModel Year Report

2004 GMC Envoy

● Typical for this model
2004 GMC Envoy
BUILT 2026-10-10

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
367
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2004

Investigations
4

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Electrical system

45% of complaints

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 2002: 487 complaints 2003: 393 complaints 2004: 367 complaints 2004 367 2005: 488 complaints 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 2002: 487 complaints 2002 2003: 393 complaints 2003 2004: 367 complaints 2004 367 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 2002: 487 complaints 2002 2003: 393 complaints 2003 2004: 367 complaints 2004 367 2005: 488 complaints 2005 2006: 352 complaints 2006 2007: 219 complaints 2007 2008: 77 complaints 2008 2009: 17 complaints 2009

2004: 367 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19951
19962
19971
199819
19999
200022
20015
2002487
2003393
2004367
2005488
2006352
2007219
200877
200917

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

45% · 166 reports

Most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and switch.

CRASHFIREINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

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, 2025-12-17

Exterior lighting

11% · 39 reports

Most commonly citing headlights and flasher unit.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

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, 2019-10-03

Fuel/propulsion system

10% · 38 reports
FIRE

Air bags

8% · 30 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURYDEATH

Fuel system, gasoline

7% · 26 reports

Most commonly citing tank assembly and filler pipe and cap.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    2004-08-03Engineering analysisClosed 2004-11-04 Brake lamp failure
  2. I
    2005-02-04Preliminary evaluationClosed 2005-05-06 Turn signal failures
  3. R
    2005-08-04Exterior lighting05V198000 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…

    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. R
    2007-02-16Exterior lighting07E014000 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…

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  5. I
    2007-07-10Engineering analysisClosed 2008-08-28 Fuel pump module leaks gasoline
  6. I
    2017-04-24Recall queryClosed 2021-03-29 Loss of Headlights

Buy-smart checklist

2004 GMC Envoy — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 166 reports on file for this year.
  • Exterior lighting: 39 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel/propulsion system: 38 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 05V198000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 07E014000 · Exterior lighting
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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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 45% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2004 GMC Envoy have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.