Model year record

2005 GMC Envoy

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 686 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 06V417000

Air bags: frontal

Component: Air bags: frontal
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected: 794
Reported to NHTSA: 2006-10-31
Owners notified: 2006-11-06

Defect description

CERTAIN VEHICLES ORIGINALLY BUILT WITH CLOTH SEATS THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC AIR BAG PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM AND LATER REUPHOLSTERED WITH AFTERMARKET LEATHER SEAT COVER KITS ARE INVOLVED. TESTING HAS INDICATED THAT THE AFTERMARKET LEATHER SEAT COVERS CAN CAUSE THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM TO MALFUNCTION.

Safety risk

IF THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS, THE FRONT AIR BAG ON THE PASSENGER SIDE MAY BE DISABLED WHEN IT SHOULD BE ENABLED, OR ENABLED WHEN IT SHOULD BE DISABLED. IN EITHER CASE, IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH THAT REQUIRES AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, A FRONT PASSENGER'S LEVEL OF INJURY MAY BE INCREASED.

Manufacturer remedy

BECAUSE A REPLACEMENT LEATHER SEAT COVER THAT IS COMPATIBLE WITH THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM IS NOT AVAILABLE, GENERAL MOTORS (GM) WILL REPURCHASE THESE VEHICLES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS STATED IN GM'S LETTER TO OWNERS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 6, 2006. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT GM AT 1-877-477-1022 TO BEGIN THE PROCESS OF REPURCHASING THEIR VEHICLE.

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V035000

Visibility: windshield

Component: Visibility: windshield
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected: 17,815
Reported to NHTSA: 2005-02-03
Owners notified: 2005-03-10

Defect description

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 212, 'WINDSHIELD MOUNTING.' THE WINDSHIELD URETHANE BEAD MAY NOT HAVE ADHERED TO THE BODY IN CERTAIN AREAS DURING THE CURE PROCESS.

Safety risk

IF A CRASH OCCURS, THE WINDSHIELD MAY NOT BE RETAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO A VEHICLE OCCUPANT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 10, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.

Owner complaints

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

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Fuel system, gasoline	159	74,000 mi
Electrical system	145	79,856 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel	39	80,000 mi
Exterior lighting	36	103,750 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	30	104,000 mi
Air bags	23	89,565 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system	21	70,000 mi
Vehicle speed control	21	64,900 mi
Fuel system, other	20	50,000 mi
Engine	15	105,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling	15	60,000 mi
Unknown or other	11	89,000 mi
Steering	10	104,000 mi
Service brakes	9	100,000 mi
Power train	8	110,005 mi
Power train: automatic transmission	8	49,000 mi
Structure: body	8	70,140 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights	6	35,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	5	3,500 mi
Visibility/wiper	5	122,467 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine	4	11,000 mi
Seats	4	212 mi
Suspension	4	110,000 mi
Air bags: side/window	3	44,864 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system	3	92,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages	3	88,000 mi
Seat belts	3	142,000 mi
Structure	3	72,200 mi
Structure: body: door	3	72,000 mi
Suspension: rear	3	48,000 mi
Visibility	3	94,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer	3	40,500 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module	2	3,829 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)	2	200,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline	2	5 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control	2	2,900 mi
Equipment	2	100,000 mi
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: LPG systems: tank valve/gauge	2	40,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery	2	40,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump	2	30,000 mi
Interior lighting	2	7,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch	2	—
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate	2	72,000 mi
Tires	2	1,557 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear	2	90,000 mi
Air bags: frontal	1	21,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch	1	86,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system	1	91,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner	1	3,809 mi
Exterior lighting: fog lights	1	—
Exterior lighting: headlights: concealment devices	1	—
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch	1	1,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch	1	103,750 mi
Exterior lighting: tail lights	1	28,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit	1	—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	1	3,829 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors	1	11,373 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter	1	3,809 mi
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)	1	32,000 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly	1	41,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: power adjust	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip	1	3,829 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor	1	29,082 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid	1	155,000 mi
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments	1	3,829 mi
Tires: tread/belt	1	—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control	1	3,829 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor	1	—
Visibility: power window devices and controls	1	212 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices	1	—
Visibility: windshield	1	—
Wheels	1	117,000 mi

The 2004 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 2006 model has about 1.5 times 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.