1999 GMC ENVOY — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
13
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1999 GMC ENVOY
The 1999 GMC ENVOY has received a total of 13 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STRUCTURE:BODY. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Suspensionfronthub (2 complaints), Electrical System (1 complaint), and Engine And Engine Cooling (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1999 GMC ENVOY
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1999 GMC ENVOY, potentially affecting up to 13,893 vehicles.
Recall 00V375000 — STRUCTURE:BODY
| 13,893 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 LATCH THAT COULD RELEASE AT LESS THAN THE REQUIRED LOAD OF THE STANDARD.
Consequence: DURING A CRASH, THE CONSOLE COVER COULD OPEN AND THE COVER OR ITEMS STORED UNDER IT COULD INJURY AN OCCUPANT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CONSOLE LATCH MECHANISM.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1999 GMC ENVOY
13 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 GMC ENVOY. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspensionfronthub | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingheadlights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE PROBLEM STARTED OVER FIVE WEEKS AGO. THE CAR WOULD NOT START ONCE I PUT IT IN PARK. I'VE HAD THE PARK NEUTRAL SENSOR SWITCHED CHANGED AND EVERY TIME IT HAPPENS WHICH IS AFTER THE FORTH OR FIFTH TIME I PUT IT IN PARK. I'VE HAD THE CALLED TOWED OVER 10 TIMES AND MY INSURANCE HAS BEEN CANCELED BECAUSE OF IT. THE DEALERSHIP JUST KEEP TIGHTENING THE GEAR SHIFT BUT AS I SAID WHEN I DRIVE IT, IT LOOSEN UP AND THE SAME THING HAPPENS. I THINK IT DOESN'T START BECAUSE THE SECURITY SYSTEMS KICKS IN WHEN I TRY TO PUT THE CAR IN GEAR. *TR
I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE HEATER CORE 5 TIMES. THE FIRST TIME WAS 1 MONTH AFTER I PURCHASED THE JIMMY USED AT REEDMANS AUTO WORLD IN PA. 2 MONTHS AFTER THAT IT WAS REPLACED AGAIN 6 MONTHS LATER AND EVERY WINTER SINCE. I HAVE HEARD THERE WAS A IONIC PROBLEM WITH THE JIMMYS THAT SEND AND ELECTRICAL CURRENT THE MOTOR, CAUSING THE HEATER CORES TO JUST EAT AWAY CAUSING THEM TO BE REPLACE. I HAVE ALSO HAD THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS REPLACE SINCE I HAVE HAD THE JIMMY( THEY WERE ALSO REPLACED BY THE ORIGINAL OWNER. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE ENGINE MOUNTS AND MY READITOR SINCE THE MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE AND SENT THE ENGINE THRU MY RADIATOR. ALL PROBLEMS WERE FIXED MOSTLY AT THE DEALER. HOWEVER. THE HEATER CORE HAS NOW BLOWN AGAIN I HAVE NO HEAT OR AIR. IF I TURN THEM ONE THE COOLANT GUSHES OUT OF THE CAR. I NO LONGER HAVE A EXTRA WARRANTY(EXPIRED 8/06) AND CANNOT GET IT FIXED.. NOTHING SEEMS TO CORRECT THE HEATER CORE PROBLEM. 8AK
I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE HEATER CORE 5 TIMES. THE FIRST TIME WAS 1 MONTH AFTER I PURCHASED THE JIMMY USED AT REEDMANS AUTO WORLD IN PA. 2 MONTHS AFTER THAT IT WAS REPLACED AGAIN 6 MONTHS LATER AND EVERY WINTER SINCE. I HAVE HEARD THERE WAS A IONIC PROBLEM WITH THE JIMMYS THAT SEND AND ELECTRICAL CURRENT THE MOTOR, CAUSING THE HEATER CORES TO JUST EAT AWAY CAUSING THEM TO BE REPLACE. I HAVE ALSO HAD THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS REPLACE SINCE I HAVE HAD THE JIMMY( THEY WERE ALSO REPLACED BY THE ORIGINAL OWNER. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE ENGINE MOUNTS AND MY READITOR SINCE THE MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE AND SENT THE ENGINE THRU MY RADIATOR. ALL PROBLEMS WERE FIXED MOSTLY AT THE DEALER. HOWEVER. THE HEATER CORE HAS NOW BLOWN AGAIN I HAVE NO HEAT OR AIR. IF I TURN THEM ONE THE COOLANT GUSHES OUT OF THE CAR. I NO LONGER HAVE A EXTRA WARRANTY(EXPIRED 8/06) AND CANNOT GET IT FIXED.. NOTHING SEEMS TO CORRECT THE HEATER CORE PROBLEM. 8AK
BOTH FRONT WHEEL HUBS HAD TO REPLACED, FIRST TWO TIMES. *AK
BOTH FRONT WHEEL HUBS HAD TO BE REPLACED, THE SECOND TWO TIMES . *AK
Safety Rating for the 1999 GMC ENVOY
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 GMC ENVOY in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 GMC ENVOY
General Motors, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1999 GMC ENVOY. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
02010 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
IPC (INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER) INTERIOR HEAD LAMPS FLICKER ON 99-04 CHEVROLET, GMC AND CADILLAC FULL SIZE TRUCKS AND UTILITIES AS WELL AS OTHER MODELS. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 GMC ENVOY
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GMC ENVOY
- 1995 GMC ENVOY — 1 complaint
- 1996 GMC ENVOY — 3 complaints
- 1997 GMC ENVOY — 1 complaint
- 1998 GMC ENVOY — 24 complaints
- 1999 GMC ENVOY (current)
- 2000 GMC ENVOY — 41 complaints
- 2001 GMC ENVOY — 10 complaints
- 2002 GMC ENVOY — 626 complaints
- 2003 GMC ENVOY — 508 complaints
- 2004 GMC ENVOY — 483 complaints
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