Does the 2005 GMC Envoy have engine problems?

NHTSA has 60 owner complaints about the engine in the 2005 GMC Envoy, 12% of all complaints for this model year, including 6 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 65,222 miles.

Which GMC Envoy year has the most engine complaints?

The 2005 GMC Envoy has the most engine complaints (60), compared with 60 for the 2005.

Is there a engine recall for the 2005 GMC Envoy?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 GMC Envoy is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2005 GMC Envoy Engine Problems

NHTSA has 60 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2005 GMC Envoy, 12% of all 488 complaints for this model year. That is the highest engine complaint count among 5 Envoy model years. These complaints report 6 crashes, 2 fires, and 6 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 65,222 miles.

Engine complaints: 60; 12% of 488 complaints
All complaints this year: 488
Crashes reported: 6
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 6
Median mileage: 65,222 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2005 GMC Envoy engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 8, 2005, latest Jan 28, 2026.

60 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2005 Q3 to 2026 Q1; peak 2010 Q1 (5).

Engine recalls for the 2005 GMC Envoy

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Envoy model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200560 (12%)
200626 (7%)
200710 (5%)
200813 (17%)
20094 (24%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 GMC Envoy have engine problems?: NHTSA has 60 owner complaints about the engine in the 2005 GMC Envoy, 12% of all complaints for this model year, including 6 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 65,222 miles.
Which GMC Envoy year has the most engine complaints?: The 2005 GMC Envoy has the most engine complaints (60), compared with 60 for the 2005.
Is there a engine recall for the 2005 GMC Envoy?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 GMC Envoy is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.