MYRModel Year Report

2009 GMC Envoy

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2009 GMC Envoy
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:51:27.463Z

Only 17 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 17 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, GMC Envoy Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2009 highlighted. 1995: 1 complaints 1995 1996: 2 complaints 1997: 1 complaints 1997 1998: 19 complaints 1999: 9 complaints 1999 2000: 22 complaints 2001: 5 complaints 2001 2002: 487 complaints 2003: 392 complaints 2003 2004: 367 complaints 2005: 488 complaints 2005 2006: 351 complaints 2007: 218 complaints 2007 2008: 77 complaints 2009: 17 complaints 2009
2009: 17 complaints
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YearComplaints
19951
19962
19971
199819
19999
200022
20015
2002487
2003392
2004367
2005488
2006351
2007218
200877
200917

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 17 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

6 of 17 total reports mention: exterior lighting.

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FOR 5 MONTHS THE HEADLIGHTS WORK WHEN THEY WANT TO, THE FIRST COUPLE MONTHS THEY WERE WORKING MORE THAN NOT, LAST COUPLE MONTHS THEY WERE NOT WORKING MORE THAN THEY DID WORK.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190907

ENGINE

4 of 17 total reports mention: engine.

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The contact owns a 2009 GMC Envoy. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the service stabili-trak warning light illuminated.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240109

THE TRANSMISSION I HAD TO HAVE IT REPLACED BUT THE ONE THEY PUT IN IT IS REALLY ACTING LIKE THE OTHER TRANSMISSION DID NO REVERSE AND THE FIRST 2 GEARS WERE MAKING THIS GRINDING NOISE I'VE NEVER HEARD BEFORE AND IT HAPPENED WHEN I WAS BACKING OUT...

NHTSA ODI report, 20201101

LUCKILY I STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND THE CAR QUIT. I PUT IT IN PARK AND TRIED TO RE-START IT BUT HAD NOTHING. A POLICE OFFICER PULLED UP BEHIND ME AND RADIOED FOR A TOW TRUCK.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140314

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

3 of 17 total reports mention: electrical system.

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LUCKILY I STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND THE CAR QUIT. I PUT IT IN PARK AND TRIED TO RE-START IT BUT HAD NOTHING. A POLICE OFFICER PULLED UP BEHIND ME AND RADIOED FOR A TOW TRUCK.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140314

STEERING

2 of 17 total reports mention: steering.

POWER TRAIN

2 of 17 total reports mention: power train.

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THE TRANSMISSION I HAD TO HAVE IT REPLACED BUT THE ONE THEY PUT IN IT IS REALLY ACTING LIKE THE OTHER TRANSMISSION DID NO REVERSE AND THE FIRST 2 GEARS WERE MAKING THIS GRINDING NOISE I'VE NEVER HEARD BEFORE AND IT HAPPENED WHEN I WAS BACKING OUT...

NHTSA ODI report, 20201101

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20170424 — RQ (closed 20210329)

Loss of Headlights

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2009 GMC Envoy — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (3 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2008 ▲ 2007 ● 2006

WORST YEARS

◆ 2002 ◆ 2005 ● 2003

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FAQ

Is the 2009 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 2009 GMC Envoy?

The most-reported component is exterior lighting, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2009 GMC Envoy have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

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