YearToAvoid

GMC Envoy XL 370 Best and Worst Years (2005–2006)

No GMC Envoy XL 370 year carries an Avoid, Good, or Best verdict since verdicts are not assigned in this dataset. Across 2005-2006, NHTSA lists 109 complaints, led by Fuel System issues (55 complaints, 50%) and Electrical System issues (35 complaints, 32%), with 2005 accounting for 104 of the 109 complaints.

Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls per model-year, ranked within this model — not a reliability rating. Methodology.

Model years
2
2005–2006
NHTSA complaints
109
Recall campaigns
0
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Top problem area
Fuel System

Envoy XL 370 Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)025507510020052006
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

GMC Envoy XL 370 problems and recalls by year

YearVerdictIndexComplaintsCrashesFiresRecallsTop issueMPGNCAP
2005No verdict100104100Fuel System——
2006No verdict05100Electrical System——

Most common GMC Envoy XL 370 problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group across all model years.

  1. Fuel System55 (50%)
  2. Electrical System35 (32%)
  3. Engine13 (12%)
  4. Structure & Body7 (6%)
  5. Brakes6 (6%)
  6. Airbags5 (5%)
  7. Other5 (5%)
  8. Visibility & Wipers5 (5%)
  9. Steering4 (4%)
  10. Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (2%)

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

Frequently asked questions

Which GMC Envoy XL 370 year should I avoid?
No year is flagged as Avoid in this data. 2005 has the most complaints (104) and the highest complaint index (100), while 2006 has just 5 complaints and a complaint index of 0.
What is the most common problem with the GMC Envoy XL 370?
Fuel System problems are the top issue, making up 55 of 109 total complaints (50%), followed by Electrical System problems at 35 complaints (32%).
Does the GMC Envoy XL 370 have any recalls?
NHTSA records zero recall campaigns for both the 2005 and 2006 model years.
At what mileage do GMC Envoy XL 370 problems typically show up?
Median mileage at failure is 68,000 miles for 2005 and 116,140 miles for 2006, based on NHTSA complaint data.
Is the 2005 or 2006 GMC Envoy XL 370 better?
2006 has far fewer complaints (5 versus 104) and a complaint index of 0 compared to 100 for 2005, though 2006 recorded one injury and one death versus three injuries for 2005.

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.