2009 GMC Envoy
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.
- Complaints
- 17
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2009: 17 complaints
View as data table
| 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 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.
Show complaint excerpts
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, 2019-09-07
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, 2024-01-09
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, 2020-11-01
Also filed under Power train
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, 2014-03-14
Also filed under Electrical system
Electrical system
4 of 17 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing ignition.
Steering
2 of 17 total reports mention: steering.
Power train
2 of 17 total reports mention: power train.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2017-04-24Recall queryClosed 2021-03-29 Loss of Headlights
Buy-smart checklist
2009 GMC Envoy — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Exterior lighting: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 4 reports on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- 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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.