YearToAvoid

2007 GMC Envoy Denali Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

No verdict The 2007 GMC Envoy Denali has 34 NHTSA complaints with a complaint index of 0 and no recalls, ranking as the lower-complaint of the 2 model years with data. Electrical System issues, mainly headlights, dominate at 56% of complaints.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
0/100
#2 of 2 Envoy Denali years
Verdict
No verdict
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
34
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
0
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
1
reported in complaints
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Top issue
Electrical System
Best nearby year
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no alternative with data

Top 2007 GMC Envoy Denali problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System19 (56%)
  2. Fuel System7 (21%)
  3. Engine5 (15%)
  4. Suspension, Wheels & Tires4 (12%)
  5. Visibility & Wipers2 (6%)
  6. Airbags1 (3%)
  7. Brakes1 (3%)
  8. Other1 (3%)
  9. Steering1 (3%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Low-beam headlights shut off unexpectedly while driving at night, sometimes at highway speed and sometimes at traffic lights.
  • Fuel gauges stop reading accurately or float between full and empty, causing owners to run out of gas without warning.
  • The engine stalls suddenly at low speeds, including around 5 mph and 40 mph, sometimes requiring multiple restart attempts.
  • The throttle position sensor and ignition switch have needed replacement after warning lights and stalling episodes.
  • Front and rear side window airbags have deployed on their own with no occupants present and no collision.
  • Exhaust manifold bolts have broken, letting exhaust gases and carbon monoxide enter the cabin through the HVAC system.
2007 GMC Envoy Denali complaints: complaints filed per month4Sep 2011Oct 2012Sep 2014Sep 2015Jul 2016Dec 2016Feb 2019
34 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2011 to Jan 2020; peak Aug 2016 (4).

2007 GMC Envoy Denali recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2007 compared with other Envoy Denali years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)025507510020062007
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2006No verdict100840—
2007No verdict0340—

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2007 GMC Envoy Denali reliable?
NHTSA lists 34 complaints for the 2007 Envoy Denali with a complaint index of 0 and no recalls, and it ranks better than the 2006 model year, which has 84 complaints and a complaint index of 100.
What is the biggest problem with the 2007 GMC Envoy Denali?
Electrical System complaints make up 56% of all reports, mostly headlights turning off unexpectedly while driving, with a median failure mileage of 100,000.
Does the 2007 GMC Envoy Denali have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2007 Envoy Denali, though some owners describe a related headlight recall for other GMC model years that did not cover their vehicle.
At what mileage do 2007 Envoy Denali problems show up?
Median mileage at failure varies by system: Electrical System issues appear around 100,000 miles, Fuel System issues around 108,750 miles, and Engine issues around 109,500 miles.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.