2004 GMC Envoy: common problems and reliability
One of the weaker Envoy years.
1,810 owner complaints, most about electrical system. 3 recalls.
Should I buy a 2004 Envoy?The 2004 GMC Envoy has 1810 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and fuel system.
Safety record for the 2004 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2004 GMC Envoy vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Envoy years only. How we score it
Is 2004 a good year for the Envoy?
Across the 10 Envoy model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (1997) to 1,872 (2005). With 1,810 complaints, the 2004 Envoy sits above the model's median of 278.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2004 Envoy
exterior lighting:headlights
Campaign 07E014000CERTAIN MAXZONE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES, DEPO BRAND, P/NO 335-1120L-AS, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DURING PRODUCTION THE LAMP HOUSING SHAPE DEFORMED DISTORTING THE ASSEMBLY ANGLE OF THE REFLECTOR AND INFLUENCED THE AIMING POSITION. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
exterior lighting:turn signal
Campaign 05V198000ON CERTAIN TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE DRIVER WISHING TO SIGNAL A TURN BY MOVING THE DIRECTIONAL SIGNAL LEVER, (UP OR DOWN) MAY CAUSE THE FRONT MARKER/TURN LIGHTS AND REAR TURN LIGHTS TO FLASH IN A MANNER SIMILAR TO HAZARD WARNING, RATHER THAN FLASHING ON THE DESIRED SIDE ONLY.
exterior lighting:brake lights
Campaign 04V527000ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, VIBRATION AND HEAT MAY CAUSE THE TAIL LAMP/STOP LAMP BULB TO LOOSEN IN ITS SOCKET. IF THIS OCCURS, THE BULB MAY FLICKER AND EVENTUALLY BECOME INOPERATIVE.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is polarized, with a clear division between long-term owners who praise the vehicle's durability and sentimental value, and those who report significant and frequent mechanical and electrical problems.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Envoy. See the full Envoy owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Envoy listings typically run $4,110–$7,176 across 2002 to 2009 model years.
Other Envoy model years
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