2004 GMC ENVOY — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

483

Owner Complaints

34 Crashes 19 Fires 1 Death

2

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

35

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2004 GMC ENVOY

The 2004 GMC ENVOY has received a total of 483 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL. 35 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (91 complaints), Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel (66 complaints), and Fuelpropulsion System (38 complaints).

Recalls for the 2004 GMC ENVOY

NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2004 GMC ENVOY, potentially affecting up to 286,786 vehicles.

Recall 07E014000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

| 308 vehicles affected

Defect: 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 DISTORTING THE ASSEMBLY ANGLE OF THE REFLECTOR AND INFLUENCED THE AIMING POSITION. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED...

Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

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.

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Recall 05V198000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

| 286,478 vehicles affected

Defect: 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 FLASH IN A MANNER SIMILAR TO HAZARD WARNING, RATHER THAN FLASHING ON THE DESIRED SIDE ONLY.

Consequence: THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO CLEARLY SIGNAL THEIR INTENTIONS TO TURN, CHANGE TRAVEL LANES, OR POTENTIALLY WARN OTHERS OF AN IMPAIRED VEHICLE OPERATING CONDITION INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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 AUGUST 4, 2005. ISUZU BEGAN MAILING OWNER LETTERS...

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Owner Complaints for the 2004 GMC ENVOY

483 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 GMC ENVOY. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Electrical System
Complaints: 91 1 Crash 4 Fires 1 Injury
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
Complaints: 66
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 38 2 Fires
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 27 2 Crashes
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 22
Air Bags
Complaints: 21 11 Crashes 8 Injuries 1 Death
Engine
Complaints: 16 4 Fires
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 14
Structurebody
Complaints: 10 1 Crash 2 Fires
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 10 2 Fires
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 9 7 Crashes 9 Injuries
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 7 1 Crash 2 Fires
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 7
Service Brakes
Complaints: 7
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 6 1 Injury
Visibilitywiper
Complaints: 6
Equipment
Complaints: 5 1 Crash
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 5
Visibility
Complaints: 5 2 Injuries
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 4
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 4
Seats
Complaints: 4 3 Fires
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 3 Injuries
Steering
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 1 Injury
Tires
Complaints: 4
Visibilityglass Siderear
Complaints: 4 2 Injuries
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
Complaints: 3
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
Complaints: 3
Power Train
Complaints: 3
Seat Belts
Complaints: 3 2 Crashes 3 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Other
Complaints: 2
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 2
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
Complaints: 2
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
Complaints: 2
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 2
Structure
Complaints: 2
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
Complaints: 2 1 Injury
Suspension
Complaints: 2
Wheels
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 1
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 1
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 1
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingfog Lights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch
Complaints: 1
Power Trainclutch Assembly
Complaints: 1
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfront
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Seat Beltsfrontwarning Lightdevices
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 3 Injuries
Seatsmidrear Assembly
Complaints: 1
Structurebodybumpers
Complaints: 1
Structurebodytailgate
Complaints: 1
Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Trailer Hitches
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11705548 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 133,295 miles Fire
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. The contact stated that, because it was raining, the contact's wife had powered the window up; however, the contact noticed that the window was down when the fire occurred. In addition, the contact stated that the fire was blazing, and after the fire was extinguished, the smoke was still visible. The contact extinguished the fire. The contact disconnected the battery. In addition, the contact stated that it could have been a huge fire because the fuel tank had just been refilled prior to the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 133,295.
#11609248 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | | N/A miles 1 Injury
fraudulent emissions certificate fraudulent mileage fraudulent vin EMISSIONS CERTIFICATE matching an out of state TEXAS vin [XXX] CALIFORNIA [XXX] . FRAUDULENT DEALER SALE. FRAUDULENT DMV CALIFORNIA REGISTRATION AND TITLE TRANSFER. LIQUIDS GASES ODORS FUMES EMITTING FROM VEHICLE [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] HAVE ILLLEGAL TRANSFER OF TITLE TO MYSELF FROM DEALER AND ILLEGAL TRANSFER OF FRAUDED REGISTRATION FROM DEALER. AND BELIEVE VIN IS NOT ACCURATE ACCORDING TO VEHICLE NOR BARCODE OR OTHER COMPONENTS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
#11535000 | ENGINE | | 130,000 miles
The contact owned a 2004 GMC Envoy. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was shaking and made an abnormal rattling sound before the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The vehicle was restarted and driven to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000. The VIN was unavailable.
#11478324 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | N/A miles
Headlight's,taillight's,turn signals stop working whenever they want.It's pretty scary to lose your headlight's when your driving at night.There's nothing i can do about it,except to sit wherever it happend and wait for them to come back on.My wife was following me one day and told me my brakelight's and turn signal stopped working and started to work again,she said this happened a couple time's at the same red light.There a couple of thing's (electrical)inside the vehicle that don't work anymore but i really dont care about them.To get the odometer to work i have to knock pretty hard on the plastic cover that cover's the instrument cluster,sometimes it stay's on,most of the time it wont stay on.The DIC (driver control center) doesn't work anymore.I cant even get to it.The speakers on the left side of the vehicle dont work anymore.I thought i would tell you about the inside also because it could be part of the problem.All of this happened when i was driving home from my daughter's two night's ago.I bought this vehicle about three or four's year's ago,and i had no problem's with it untill the other night.The person i bought it from is a good friend of mine.He said he never had a problem with it,plus i have been in this vehicle countless times,that's why i bought it. Thank you.
#11478324 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | | N/A miles
Headlight's,taillight's,turn signals stop working whenever they want.It's pretty scary to lose your headlight's when your driving at night.There's nothing i can do about it,except to sit wherever it happend and wait for them to come back on.My wife was following me one day and told me my brakelight's and turn signal stopped working and started to work again,she said this happened a couple time's at the same red light.There a couple of thing's (electrical)inside the vehicle that don't work anymore but i really dont care about them.To get the odometer to work i have to knock pretty hard on the plastic cover that cover's the instrument cluster,sometimes it stay's on,most of the time it wont stay on.The DIC (driver control center) doesn't work anymore.I cant even get to it.The speakers on the left side of the vehicle dont work anymore.I thought i would tell you about the inside also because it could be part of the problem.All of this happened when i was driving home from my daughter's two night's ago.I bought this vehicle about three or four's year's ago,and i had no problem's with it untill the other night.The person i bought it from is a good friend of mine.He said he never had a problem with it,plus i have been in this vehicle countless times,that's why i bought it. Thank you.

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Safety Rating for the 2004 GMC ENVOY

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 GMC ENVOY in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 GMC ENVOY

General Motors, LLC has issued 35 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2004 GMC ENVOY. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

PIT5480 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that intermittently the cruise control is inoperative or that it will not set around or over 70 mph. Technician will need to insure that all four tires are the same size, brand and have similar wear. Verify the Power...

050842005 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH

INFORMATION ON VERTICAL REFLECTION FROM HEADLAMPS WHEN USING HIGH BEAMS IN DENSE FOG. *TT UPDATED 04-04-07. *KB

040232007 — STEERING

STEERING SYSTEM MOAN, GROAN, SHUDDER AND/OR VIBRATION TYPE NOISE DURING LOW SPEED TURNING MANEUVERS. *TT

0308111002A — STRUCTURE:BODY

PAINT CHIPPING BEHIND FRONT WHEELS/FRONT OF REAR WHEELS, DAMAGED LOWER DOOR/CLADDING AND ROCKER PANELS. *TT THIS SERVICE BULLETIN REPLACES 0308111002. *EH UPDATE. *TT

040866012 — VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

ENDGATE GLASS SCRATCH. *EH

040940003 — SEATS

AVAILABILITY OF REAR SEAT SHOULDER BELT COMFORT GUIDES. *EH

040730022 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

HARSH GARAGE SHIFT FROM PARK TO DRIVE OR FROM PARK TO REVERSE WITH TRANSMISSION FLUID AT COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. *EH

040857002 — STRUCTURE:BODY

GENERAL WATERLEAK GUIDE. *EH

040419001 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) C0379 SET, SERVICE 4WD LIGHT ON, 4WD INOPERATIVE. *TT

01571 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ENDGATE ELECTRICAL ISSUES. SERVICE VME. SIT BULLETIN 1412494. *TT

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NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 GMC ENVOY

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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