GMC Envoy Xl years to avoid
The GMC Envoy Xl years to avoid are 2003 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2002 is the cleanest year on record.
769
Total complaints
8
Recall campaigns
2002–2006
Years covered
1
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Envoy Xl years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | High complaint rate | 296 |
Every Envoy Xl year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 135 | 5 | |
| 2004 | 227 | 1 | |
| 2003avoid | 296 | 3 | |
| 2002 | 111 | 3 |
Common questions
What are the worst GMC Envoy Xl years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Envoy Xl years to avoid are 2003. The cleanest year on record is 2002.
What is the best year for the GMC Envoy Xl?
By complaint volume, 2002 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Envoy Xl years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the GMC Envoy Xl have?
Across all model years, the Envoy Xl has 8 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 769 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.