2004 GMC ENVOY Wheels Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Wheels Issues in the 2004 GMC ENVOY
2 wheels complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 GMC ENVOY. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
2
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Wheels Complaints
SPARE TIRE RELEASE MECHANISM DYSFUNCTIONAL. I WAS UNABLE TO CHANGE TO CHANGE A FLAT WHILE ON THE SIDE OF A VERY BUSY HIGHWAY. HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A AUTOMOTIVE TIRE AND REPAIR BUSINESS, AND THEY COULD NOT REMOVE THE SPARE EITHER. I SEARCHED ONLINE AND THERE ARE A NUMBER OF SIMILAR REPORTS/COMPLAINTS CONCERNING GMC TRUCKS AND SUVS, AT LEAST 2002-2012 MODELS. MINE IS A 2004 ENVOY. E.G. HTTP://WWW.CARPROBLEMZOO.COM/GMC/ENVOY/SPARE-TIRE-PROBLEMS.PHP THIS DESIGN FAILURE COULD LEAD TO SIGNIFICANT INJURY OR ADVERSE HEALTH IMPACTS (EXPOSURE, HYPOTHERMIA, ETC.) ESPECIALLY TO ELDERLY OR INABILITY TO CHANGE A FLAT WHILE IN REMOTE TERRAIN, OR AREAS WITHOUT CELL PHONE SERVICE. THERE IS NO SAFETY RELEASE BACKUP THAT WOULD ALSO BYPASSING THE DEFECTIVE TIRE RELEASE MECHANISM.
MY 18 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING ON THE PA TURNPIKE AROUND 12 AM ON OCT. 5, 2015. SHE WAS CHANGING LANES, MOVING INTO THE LEFT LANE NEXT TO HER AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED, IT WOULD NOT ALLOW HER TO STRAIGHTEN OUT THE STEERING WHEEL. THE ENVOY DROVE RIGHT INTO THE MEDIAN AT FULL FORCE, SPUN AROUND, AND FLIPPED TWICE. WHEN THE CAR LANDED ON ALL FOUR WHEELS, SHE WAS ACROSS THE LANES OF TRAFFIC. SHE WAS ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE CAR AND TO SAFETY PRIOR TO BEING HIT BY 2 OTHER CARS COMING DOWN THE ROAD. THE ENVOY WAS TOTALED. BY THE GRACE OF GOD MY DAUGHTER MADE IT OUT ALIVE AND IS CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH HER LEFT KNEE. WE ARE NOT SURE WHY THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED, UNABLE TO TURN, FORCING HER DIRECTLY INTO THE MEDIAN. IT COULD BE AN ISSUE WITH THE STEERING...
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Engine And Engine Cooling
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Engine And Engine Coolingengine
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Seats
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Service Brakes Hydraulic
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Steering
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Tires
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Visibilityglass Siderear
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Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
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Electrical Systemhorn
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Electrical Systemignition
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Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
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Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
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Fuel System Other
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Interior Lighting
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Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
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Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
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Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
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Structure
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Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
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Suspension
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Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
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Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Control Esc
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
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Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
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Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
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Exterior Lightingfog Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
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Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assembly
1 complaint
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontwarning Lightdevices
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Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
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Seatsmidrear Assembly
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Structurebodybumpers
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Structurebodytailgate
1 complaint
Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments
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Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
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Suspensionfront
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Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
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Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
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Trailer Hitches
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Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
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Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
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Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
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Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher
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Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior
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Visibilitywindshield
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Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
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