2009 GMC Envoy Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2009 GMC Envoy carries a Good verdict, ranking 5th of 5 model years with a complaint index of 0 and only 17 complaints logged. It has no recalls, but the verdict is capped to Good rather than Best because complaint records for 2005-2009 Envoys are less complete.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 0/100
- #5 of 5 Envoy years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 17
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 0
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 16
- 14 city / 20 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2009 GMC Envoy problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System10 (59%)
- Engine4 (24%)
- Other2 (12%)
- Steering2 (12%)
- Transmission & Powertrain2 (12%)
- Airbags1 (6%)
- Brakes1 (6%)
- Fuel System1 (6%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (6%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Headlights and tail lights sometimes cut out together while driving, with the vehicle running normally again after the engine cools down.
- The ignition switch has failed while driving, in one case cutting power and stalling the vehicle at highway speed and disabling the airbag and steering.
- The fuel gauge has swayed erratically or stuck on empty regardless of actual fuel level.
- The exhaust manifold has cracked, letting exhaust fumes enter the cabin.
- A replacement transmission has ground gears and lost reverse shortly after installation.
- The rear windshield has shattered unexpectedly while the vehicle was parked.
2009 GMC Envoy recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2009 GMC Envoy fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 14 MPG
- Highway
- 20 MPG
- Combined
- 16 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,050
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2009 compared with other Envoy years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2009 GMC Envoy reliable?
- Among the five Envoy model years with data, 2009 ranks best, with a complaint index of 0 and just 17 complaints, and it carries a Good verdict.
- What problems does the 2009 GMC Envoy have?
- NHTSA complaints most often cite the Electrical System, accounting for 10 of 17 complaints (59%), including headlight failures and ignition switch problems, followed by Engine issues at 4 complaints (24%).
- Does the 2009 GMC Envoy have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists zero recalls for the 2009 Envoy, compared to 8 recalls for the 2006 model year and 5 for 2007.
- Why isn't the 2009 GMC Envoy rated Best if it has the lowest complaint index?
- Its verdict is capped to Good because NHTSA complaint records for 2005-2009 Envoy model years are considered less complete, not because of a higher complaint count.
- At what mileage do 2009 Envoy electrical problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints is 66,504 miles, based on NHTSA data.