What years of GMC Envoy should I avoid?

NHTSA complaint data points to the 2005 and 2006 Envoy as the ones to avoid, with complaint index scores of 100 and 75, the highest in the lineup.

Which GMC Envoy year is best?

The 2008 and 2009 Envoy are rated Good, with only 77 and 17 complaints, no recalls, and complaint index scores of 25 and 0.

Does the GMC Envoy have any recalls?

Across 2005-2009, GMC lists 9 recall campaigns total, with 8 of them affecting the 2006 model year alone, covering door modules, headlight switches, and electrical components.

What is the biggest problem area for the GMC Envoy?

Fuel System and Electrical System issues dominate, each accounting for 42% of all complaints across the 2005-2009 Envoy.

Is the 2007 GMC Envoy reliable?

The 2007 Envoy is rated Caution, with 219 complaints and a complaint index of 50, better than 2005 and 2006 but worse than 2008 and 2009.

GMC Envoy Best and Worst Years (2005–2009)

Avoid the 2005 and 2006 GMC Envoy: they lead the lineup with 488 and 352 complaints and complaint index scores of 100 and 75. The 2008 and 2009 model years are the strongest choices, with far fewer complaints (77 and 17) and no recalls.

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

Avoid 2005 Avoid 2006

Model years: 5; 2005–2009
NHTSA complaints: 1,153
Recall campaigns: 9
Crashes reported: 45
Fires reported: 58
Top problem area: Fuel System

Envoy 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: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

GMC Envoy problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2005	Avoid	100	488	27	14	2	Fuel System	15.5	—
2006	Avoid	75	352	6	24	8	Fuel System	16	—
2007	Caution	50	219	7	16	5	Electrical System	16	—
2008	Good	25	77	5	4	0	Electrical System	16	—
2009	Good	0	17	0	0	0	Electrical System	16	—

Envoy years to avoid: what went wrong

2005 GMC Envoy Index 100 · 488 complaints · 2 recalls

The 2005 Envoy has the most owner complaints in the lineup at 488, with a complaint index of 100, the worst of any year. Fuel System issues make up 46% of complaints and Electrical System problems another 43%, with median failure mileage around 75,000 and 81,800 miles respectively. Owners also reported airbags failing to deploy in crashes and suspension or tire problems leading to loss of control. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this year, covering airbag sensing systems and windshield adhesion, along with 27 reported crashes and 14 fires.

2005 fuel system problems →2005 electrical system problems →2005 engine problems →

2006 GMC Envoy Index 75 · 352 complaints · 8 recalls

The 2006 Envoy carries a complaint index of 75 and 352 complaints, with Fuel System problems accounting for 51% of them at a median failure mileage of 65,000. Electrical System complaints make up 35%, with owners describing headlights and running lights cutting off while driving and melted wiring, in some cases tied to fires; NHTSA recorded 24 fires for this year. This model year has 8 recall campaigns, more than any other Envoy year, several addressing door module and headlight switch issues.

2006 fuel system problems →2006 electrical system problems →2006 visibility & wipers problems →

Most common GMC Envoy problems (all years)

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

Fuel System488 (42%)
Electrical System482 (42%)
Engine113 (10%)
Visibility & Wipers81 (7%)
Brakes59 (5%)
Airbags50 (4%)
Other44 (4%)
Transmission & Powertrain43 (4%)
Structure & Body41 (4%)
Steering34 (3%)

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

Frequently asked questions

What years of GMC Envoy should I avoid?: NHTSA complaint data points to the 2005 and 2006 Envoy as the ones to avoid, with complaint index scores of 100 and 75, the highest in the lineup.
Which GMC Envoy year is best?: The 2008 and 2009 Envoy are rated Good, with only 77 and 17 complaints, no recalls, and complaint index scores of 25 and 0.
Does the GMC Envoy have any recalls?: Across 2005-2009, GMC lists 9 recall campaigns total, with 8 of them affecting the 2006 model year alone, covering door modules, headlight switches, and electrical components.
What is the biggest problem area for the GMC Envoy?: Fuel System and Electrical System issues dominate, each accounting for 42% of all complaints across the 2005-2009 Envoy.
Is the 2007 GMC Envoy reliable?: The 2007 Envoy is rated Caution, with 219 complaints and a complaint index of 50, better than 2005 and 2006 but worse than 2008 and 2009.