Known Recalls

Model year record

2004 GMC Envoy

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 484 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V198000

Exterior lighting: turn signal

Component
Exterior lighting: turn signal
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
286,478
Reported to NHTSA
2005-05-05
Owners notified
2005-08-04

Defect description

ON 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.

Safety risk

THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO CLEARLY SIGNAL THEIR INTENTIONS TO TURN, CHANGE TRAVEL LANES, OR POTENTIALLY WARN OTHERS OF AN IMPAIRED VEHICLE OPERATING CONDITION INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SUSPECT FLASHER MODULES WITH A NEW FLASHER MODULE DESIGNED WITH SEALED RELAYS AND MORE DURABLE CONTACT MATERIAL INSIDE OF THE RELAYS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2005. ISUZU BEGAN MAILING OWNER LETTERS ON AUGUST 4, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727, BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, AND OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system9265,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel6661,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system38138,000 mi
Exterior lighting2795,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline2288,546 mi
Air bags21117,000 mi
Engine16120,000 mi
Vehicle speed control1475,000 mi
Structure: body10130,000 mi
Unknown or other10159,335 mi
Air bags: frontal945,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling747,970 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights750,000 mi
Service brakes778,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission644,386 mi
Visibility/wiper6102,000 mi
Equipment520,000 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor5900 mi
Visibility590,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine423,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch432,000 mi
Seats4150,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic44,000 mi
Steering497,000 mi
Tires450,450 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear4118,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch379,912 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan329,250 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system341,000 mi
Power train3133,000 mi
Seat belts350,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip327,000 mi
Electrical system: horn29,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition2308 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system276,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit2—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly247,400 mi
Fuel system, other246,000 mi
Interior lighting232,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages279,682 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)2—
Power train: driveline: differential unit255,453 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system2125 mi
Structure265,000 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate272,000 mi
Suspension271,000 mi
Wheels2100,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator11,500 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1—
Electronic stability control (ESC)1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system12,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1136,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner160,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.120,000 mi
Exterior lighting: fog lights1—
Exterior lighting: tail lights138,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1124,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap175,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch1142,000 mi
Power train: clutch assembly19,430 mi
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)11,700 mi
Seat belts: front1—
Seat belts: front: warning light/devices145,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: recliner1—
Seats: mid/rear assembly165,128 mi
Structure: body: bumpers1—
Structure: body: tailgate1—
Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments1—
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields1—
Suspension: front1125 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint120,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint120,000 mi
Trailer hitches1—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal113,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control16,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor1—
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer112,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: interior1—
Visibility: windshield1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring110,004 mi

The 2003 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2005 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.