2004 GMC Envoy recalls and problems

The 2004 GMC Envoy has 1 safety recall and 367 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any GMC dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

367

Crashes / fires

25 / 11

Injuries / deaths

31 / 1

Recalls may cover only some 2004 GMC Envoy vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2004 GMC Envoy recalls

Recall 05V-198: Exterior Lighting

Reported May 5, 2005 · 286,478 vehicles affected · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

Fix: 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 on august 4, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, isuzu at 1-800-255-6727, buick at 1-866-608-8080, and oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537.

2004 GMC Envoy problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	166
Exterior Lighting	39
Fuel/Propulsion System	38
Air Bags	30
Fuel System, Gasoline	26
Engine and Engine Cooling	19
Structure	18
Vehicle Speed Control	16
Engine	16
Power Train	15
Visibility	14
Seat Belts	10

Most reported parts

Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel — 66
Structure › Body — 10
Air Bags › Frontal — 9
Exterior Lighting › Headlights — 7
Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 6
Seat Belts › Front › Retractor — 5
Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch — 4
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 4

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 72,001 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2004 GMC Envoy complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Electrical System · at 133,295 miles · reported Dec 17, 2025

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…

Engine and Engine Cooling · reported Aug 18, 2024

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)

Engine · at 130,000 miles · reported Jul 28, 2023

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.

Electrical System · reported Aug 9, 2022

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…

Vehicle Speed Control · at 135,000 miles · reported Dec 17, 2021

The contact owns a 2004 GMC Envoy. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would independently accelerate without warning. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was not diagnosed but continued to experience the failure. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and informed the contact that they were unable to assist. The failure mileage was approximately 135,000.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2004 GMC Envoy have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2004 GMC Envoy: 05V-198 (exterior lighting). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2004 GMC Envoy?

Owners report electrical system problems most often (166 reports), followed by exterior lighting (39). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 72,001 miles.

Are GMC recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized GMC dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.